Nedbank Namibia recently handed over 40 bicycles to Beautiful Kidz at their Ovitoto centre. They are a Namibian non-profit organisation dedicated to uplifting vulnerable children and families. This donation was made possible through funds raised during the 2024 Nedbank Desert Dash, where participants and supporters came together to generate N$40 000 for the cause. Beautiful Kidz non-profit organisation operates from...
Healing the margins: Delivering healthcare in informal communities
Anatolia Norbet (22), a resident of Okahandja Park, expressed heartfelt appreciation for thehealth outreach initiative. She noted how meaningful it was to see the #BeFree Movement engaging directly with the community from the informal settlement. She shared that having essential services brought to their doorstep not only made access easier but also showed that their needs and voices truly matter. ...
Ethiopian expands Indian route to boost tourism
Ethiopian Airlines this week launched a new route to Hyderabad, India, as the airline solidifies its presence in India to serve growing travel demand. Africa’s largest carrier and one of the world’s fastest-growing airline brands, launched the new passenger service on 16 June 2025 with thrice-weekly flights. The new route provides more choice and seamless connections to passengers to and...
G7 urges de-escalation as Trump makes hasty exit
KANANASKIS – G7 leaders on Monday called for “de-escalation” in the Middle East starting with the Israel-Iran conflict, as US president Donald Trump hastily left the group’s summit. Trump, who was making his return to the international diplomatic calendar, departed the gathering in the Canadian Rockies a day early as ally Israel pounded Iran. After a day of statements backing...
O&L Leisure expands portfolio with iconic lodges …proposed merger subject to regulatory approval
O&L Leisure has acquired two exceptional hospitality properties in a merger that is subject to, amongst others, approval from the Namibian Competition Commission. The expansion directly supports the O&L Group Vision 2029, reinforcing O&L Leisure’s role in positioning Namibia as a premier global travel destination. The iconic properties are Le Mirage in the renowned Sossusvlei area and Divava on the...
Global oil demand expected to dip in 2030
PARIS – Global oil demand will fall slightly in 2030, its first drop since the 2020 Covid pandemic, the International Energy Agency said yesterday. In an annual outlook for the oil market, the Paris-based agency cited sluggish economic growth, global trade tensions, the rise of electric cars and the shift away from crude to produce power. Annual demand growth will...
Opinion – Rethinking democracy in Africa
Democracy is often praised as a system that reflects the “will of the people”. It promotes justice, fairness, and development. It’s widely seen as a path to a better future, guiding African countries toward the “promised land.” However, for many African nations, this promise has not materialized. In fact, the version of democracy adopted by African countries at independence may...
Opinion – Embracing crime prevention through CPTED
The clarion call by H.E. Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia, in her first maiden State of the Nation address in parliament, “for NAMPOL to intensify patrols to eliminate crime in our communities”, must have triggered officers to analyse their actions and experiences relating to crime combatting in the country. Police work has developed considerably from what...
Residents fish in sewage pond
OSHAKATI – Several desperate residents of Oshakati were arrested on Monday after being caught fishing in a sewage pond located behind the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) base, a move the Oshana police and Oshakati Town Council have condemned as dangerous and illegal. This move is discouraged as it is illegal and a national health risk as the unhealth fish are...
Son wants death penalty for parents’ killers
One of the sons of the murdered farming couple, Armin Siegfried Riedel (68) and wife Brunhild Riedel (66), yesterday told High Court Judge Naomi Shivute that he wishes he could impose the death penalty on the killers of his parents. Burkhard Riedel, who spoke on behalf of the family in aggravation of sentence, said for a person to take another...