Mulisa Simiyasa OMATAKO – The Otjozondjupa Communal Land Board is contemplating extending the deadline to remove 24 illegal fences in the communal area of Tsumkwe West. Chairperson of the Otjozondjupa Communal Land Board Jackson Hindjou, on Friday told Nampa the initial plan was to complete the removal of the fences by 12 April 2025, but heavy rainfall in the area...
Demand what you voted for – Nekongo
MPUNGU VLEI – Swapo Party Youth League secretary Ephraim Nekongo says Namibians must demand services they voted from the Swapo-led government. Nekongo was speaking at Mpungu Vlei village in the Kavango West region during the belated Independence celebrations held on Saturday. “It is because of you that we have the first female president. Unapologetically, it is because of you that...
Economics professor slams Trump trade policy
George Sanzila ANTALYA – Economist and public policy analyst, Professor Jeffrey Sachs, has heavily criticised US president Donald Trump’s trade policy agenda, describing it as one of the worst trade policies in history. He said this during a panel discussion on the topic “Protectionism: The End of Globalisation” at the 4th Antalya Diplomacy Forum underway in the resort city of...
Itope wants Aussenkehr problems fixed … as housing, water, sanitation woes persist
Suzith Tjitaura Swapo Party Member of Parliament Marta Itope has urged the government to intervene in the plight of farmworkers at Aussenkehr, who lack proper housing, potable water and sanitation. She said during the budget debate in Parliament earlier last week while agriculture at Aussenkehr is a billion-dollar industry, farmworkers still live in harsh conditions, lacking access to clean water...
Parliament must address unemployment crisis – Samupwa
Zebaldt Ngaruka In his maiden speech last week, Swapo Member of Parliament Austin Samupwa said job-creation for the youth will be high on his agenda during his tenure. The lawmaker said 40% of Namibian youth are unemployed and struggling to find employment opportunities. Samupwa added that the unemployment crisis, particularly among the youth, is not only an economic challenge, but...
Nudo opposes budget
Zebaldt Ngaruka National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) Member of Parliament (MP) Vetaruhe Kandorozu said the 2025/26 budget is not convincing as to where the country is heading, inspiring no confidence. He said this last week in his contributions to the budget in Parliament. He said the budget does not speak to the daily struggles of communal farmers, unemployed youth, overloaded...
Kröhne committed to responsible industrialisation
Andreas Thomas Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy Gaudentia Kröhne said the nation’s mineral wealth should benefit not only investors, but also local communities. “As a member of this august House and deputy minister, I shall work closely with stakeholders to promote responsible mining practices that benefit both investors and local communities,” she said in her maiden speech in...
Gaza hospital hit as Israel intensifies assault
GAZA CITY – An Israeli air strike early yesterday heavily damaged one of the few functioning hospitals in Gaza, with the Israeli military saying it had targeted a Hamas “command and control centre” operating within the facility. Israel has produced no evidence of this claim. Since the outbreak of war, tens of thousands of Gazans have sought refuge in hospitals,...
Energy overpowers Milanzi, but title becomes vacant
The MTC Nestor ‘Sunshine’ Tobias Boxing and Fitness Academy’s tribute event in honour of Namibia’s Founding President, Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma, delivered a night of high-intensity boxing action at the Windhoek Showgrounds, with a twist of drama and dominance in equal measure. In the headline Africa Super Bantamweight bout, Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa stormed through Zimbabwe’s Hassan Milanzi with a commanding...
Chula Chula held at home by Blue Waters
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – In the 16th and 17th rounds of the Debmarine premiership on Saturday at Oshakati Independence Stadium, Eeshoke Chula Chula was forced to settle for a draw on home turf after a tight clash with Blue Waters. Despite creating chances, Chula Chula could not secure a win, making it more draws than victory in the premiership so...