Swapo president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has strongly condemned the rise of self-serving attitudes within Swapo, warning against the “politics of the belly”. She made the remarks during the party’s 65th anniversary celebrations in Kamanjab over the weekend. Addressing members, she said some individuals have joined the party not to serve the people and the nation, but to advance their own interests....
Oil giant promises win-win partnership with Namibia
Chairman and CEO of TotalEnergies Patrick Pouyanné committed to deepening the company’s investment in the country’s energy, education and infrastructure sectors when he met President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House on Friday. During the meeting, Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed Pouyanné and his delegation, reflecting on the growing international confidence in Namibia. “I was really saying it’s good for me to learn that...
Man convicted for girlfriend’s murder
Iuze Mukube Khorixas man Barnabas Nawaseb was last Friday convicted of murder with direct intent for fatally attacking his partner with a pickaxe. The judgment was delivered by Windhoek High Court Judge Claudia Claasen after the 32-year-old stood trial facing charges of housebreaking with intent to murder and murder, read with the provisions of the Combating of Domestic Violence Act....
Berseba on right trajectory
BERESEBA – Berseba Village Council CEO Ivan Vries says although the local authority is not in the desired financial position, it is doing everything possible to achieve its strategic goals. Deliberating on projects completed during the current financial year, he mentioned the completion of the installation of four sewer pumps as part of upgrading the current sewer network at a...
Child ‘killers’ fight to swallow own words
Iuze Mukube A Zimbabwean couple and a mother, who are accused of murdering a nine-year-old girl, Akundaishe Natalie Chipomho in Windhoek between 23 and 25 January 2020, are challenging the validity of their warning statements. Edward Nkata, Caroline Nkata and Rachel Kureva face one count of murder and further counts of violating a dead body, defeating or attempting to defeat...
IPC: We are watching
Rudolf Gaiseb The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC), the official opposition party, said they are watching, measuring and ready to step in with solutions whenever the Swapo administration falls short. They made these remarks following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s maiden state of the nation address (SONA) last Thursday. IPC president Panduleni Itula held his Sona on Friday. During her address, highlighting...
AR welcomes revival of Kongola idle crocodile project
Katima Mulilo – The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Movement has welcomed the handover of the Manyeha Crocodile Project to a private company, hailing it as a positive step forward after prolonged stagnation. The project, which had remained dormant for years, has now entered a new phase of development following a visit and intervention by the activist-in-chief of AR, Job Amupanda, last...
NNN blueprint for Namibia
Lahja Nashuuta President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has defended her government’s ambitious plan to create around 550 000 jobs across various sectors of the economy, stressing that each government-led economic initiative is designed to generate employment. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks during the State of the Nation Address (Sona) question-and-answer session in response to questions from opposition leaders, including the leader of the...
LPM pledges support despite job plan doubts
The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has pledged to support President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s administration to ensure it succeeds, despite initial skepticism regarding her economic plans. The President delivered her State of the Nation Address (Sona) on Thursday, among others outlining her vision for job creation and stimulating economic growth. Following the address, LPM leader Bernadus Swartbooi expressed reservations about the impact...
Ngurare: State funerals cost N$38.4m
Lahja Nashuuta State and official funerals cost taxpayers N$38.4 million during the 2024/2025 financial year, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare stated. An additional N$2.5 million was spent on Heroes’ Day commemorations, while Independence Day celebrations cost the government N$25.6 million. Ngurare revealed this while motivating the Office of the Prime Minister’s (OPM) budget in the National Assembly. During the 2024/25 financial...