The Business and Intellectual Property Authority (Bipa) will soon move its head office in Windhoek to a new home. From 1 July 2025, Bipa will be operating from 172 Jan Jonker Road, Ausspanplatz, the former SME Bank building, in a move that signals a bold step forward in how the authority serves clients and the Namibian business community at large....
Central bank, Unam invest in intellectual infrastructure …extend strategy to advance research and national development
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) and the University of Namibia (Unam) have renewed their focus on joint research that directly engages domestic developmental challenges. In a renewed Research Cooperation Agreement signed last week, the two national institutions aligned their academic and research cooperation with national policy frameworks including Vision 2030 and the National Development Plans, enabling them to generate evidence-based...
Thrilling night as Savanna Comedy Hour show delivers
The popular Savanna Comedy Hour show was on Friday held at Nico’s Pub and Grill in Windhoek, themed ‘We Dyed for This Kountry’. The comedy night attracted various prominent figures such as activist Michael Amushelelo, veteran comedian Neville Basson and musician Ms Gideon. The Savanna Comedy Hour started in 2021 at Vinyls. It has since grown into a popular monthly...
Lukato distances NDP from ‘Caprivi agenda’
Michael Liswaniso KATIMA MULILO – The president of the National Democratic Party (NDP), Martin Lukato Lukato has distanced his party from the United Democratic Party’s (UDP) Caprivi Strip self-determination agenda. In a strongly worded social media post on Friday, Lukato, who comes from Makanga in the Zambezi region, stressed that NDP and UDP are two different political parties with different...
‘Reform archaic dagga laws’ …as push for legalisation continues
Lahja Nashuuta Four Namibian cannabis advocacy groups have jointly submitted a legal and human rights-based request for the urgent reform of cannabis laws in the country. They are Cannabis and Hemp Association of Namibia (CHAN), Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN), Medical Marijuana Association of Namibia (MMAN) and the Rastafari United Front (RUF). The request was in response to an open...
‘Students allergic to uneconomic mother tongue’
Lahja Nashuuta A perception that specialising in indigenous languages lacks economic value has been engrained into the minds of most students. This is one of the key reasons why students shun indigenous languages when pursuing careers in the education profession. This was said by Cynthy Haihambo-Ya-Otto, an associate professor in the Department of Applied Education Sciences at the University of...
Africa mourns Zambia’s Lungu
Namibia and Africa at large are mourning the passing of former Zambian president Edgar Chagwa Lungu. He is a leader remembered not only for his service to his nation but also for upholding the enduring bonds of togetherness between Zambia and Namibia. In a heartfelt message, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah reflected on Zambia’s historic role in supporting Namibia’s liberation struggle. She...
New Era, Ondangwa cement ties
ONDANGWA – The New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC), the publishing company of the leading State-owned New Era daily newspaper, on Friday signed a strategic agreement with the Ondangwa Town Council. Through this partnership, which has been in the works since last year, NEPC has committed to promoting activities and development initiatives within the town council, including the upcoming Ondangwa Trade...
NNN urges Africa to intesify fight against cholera
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged fellow African leaders to work together to urgently stop the growing cholera crisis on the continent. Speaking during a virtual emergency meeting of African heads of state and government on 4 June 2025, the president expressed serious concerns over the rising cholera cases and related deaths in 20 African Union member states. During the meeting...
Vandalism, theft rock Kalimbeza
KALIMBEZA – The Kalimbeza Rice Project in the Zambezi region is reeling from relentless theft and vandalism, and deputy minister of agriculture Ruth Masake has appealed to the local community to take ownership of government infrastructure and protect it. During a recent site visit, Masake urged residents to regard public assets as their own, adding that the ongoing destruction of...