KAYENGONA – The Shambyu Traditional Authority (STA) in Kavango East has urged the government to either put donated land to productive use or return it to the traditional custodians. This call was made by STA spokesperson Sebastian Kantema during a visit by Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare and agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani last week. The ministerial delegation toured the stalled Uvhungu-Vungu...
SADC-PF wants women’s parliamentary caucus established … as NA women’s representation falls to 38%
Eino Vatileni SWAKOPMUND – The Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC-PF) has proposed the immediate establishment of a National Women’s Parliamentary Caucus. The call was made by the forum secretary general Boemo Sekgoma at the capacity-building workshop for women in politics and decision-making at Swakopmund last week. Sekgoma said women who are in parliament must use the power they...
Report scams via new mobile app
Rudolf Gaiseb Information and Communication Technology Minister Emma Theofelus last week launched the Scam Report Namibia Mobile Application. The tool is designed to help citizens report scams, receive real-time alerts and access online safety tips. The app was unveiled at the Namibia International Cybersecurity Conference and Exhibition in Windhoek. “This is a proudly Namibian innovation. The app allows citizens to...
/Goagoses detonates ‘business unusual’ agenda
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses, who has in the past few weeks cemented her footprint as a ‘no-nonsense’ politician-cum-technocrat, this week laid down her vision for the region. The region’s first resident will not tolerate inefficiency, delays or any form of sabotage in the execution of capital projects meant to uplift the lives of residents in Erongo. Addressing her...
Outapi by-election set weeks before main polls
Lahja Nashuuta The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced that a by-election for the Outapi constituency will take place by the end of September 2025 — just weeks before the national regional and local authority elections scheduled for 26 November. The announcement follows what the Commission described as “malicious and unfounded” allegations by Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader and Member...
Hengari: Rape claim extortion gone wrong
Iuze Mukube Former fisheries minister Mac-Albert Hengari told the court this week the myriad of allegations against him stem from a failed extortion attempt and a deliberate setup. Hengari, who is in custody facing charges of defeating the course of justice and fraud, made this claim on Tuesday during his formal bail hearing before Windhoek Magistrate Monica Andjaba. He strongly...
PRESIDENTIAL SPEECH – Address to public servants by Her Excellency Dr Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the Republic of Namibia 18 July 2025 | NIPAM, Windhoek
Directors of Ceremonies: Her Excellency Lucia Witbooi, Vice President of the Republic of Namibia; Right Honourable Elijah Ngurare, Prime Minister of the Republic of Namibia; Honourable ministers and deputy ministers; Ambassador Emilia Mkusa, secretary to Cabinet; Senior government officials and service chiefs; Captains of industries of our State-owned enterprises; Our esteemed staff members of the public service; Members of the...
African Stars gear up for continental, domestic battles
While progressing to the group stages of the CAF Champions League remains a top priority, African Stars head coach Bob Mafoso recently said that domestic league matches, and local cup competitions are just as crucial to the club’s overall ambitions. Mafoso shared these sentiments when discussing their exciting pre-season campaign preparations. African Stars, the reigning Debmarine Premiership champions, recently announced...
Rising stars make waves at swimming championships
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 Bank Windhoek Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) short course championships, held from 18 to 19 July in Windhoek, Swakopmund and Oranjemund served as a powerful showcase of Namibia’s rising swimming talent and the Federation’s ongoing efforts to grow the sport at grassroots level. In Windhoek, the Dolphins Swimming Club hosted three local clubs while Swakopmund and...
Carballo joins London Sharks’ elite coaching staff
The London Sharks Basketball Club has officially appointed Manuel Carballo, a globally respected Namibian basketball coach and development strategist, to its elite coaching staff – a move that signals the club’s ambition to strengthen both its professional programme and grassroots development pathways. Carballo’s appointment marks a significant milestone, not only for his personal career but also for Namibia’s growing footprint...