For far too long, the Anti-Corruption Commission was everyone’s punching bag, all bark and no bite, naysayers perennially argued. For many, the ACC inspired little to no confidence in fighting corruption, with some accusing the anti-graft body of only going after ‘small fishes [ordinary Namibians]’ while ‘big fishes [well-connected individuals and their proxies]’ were left to loot state resources at...
Modi meets NNN … Nam, India solidify ties that bind
Dressed in a crisp white kurta, paired with a black blazer to shield him from Windhoek’s chill, Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi touched down at the Hosea Kutako International Airport at exactly 06h05 yesterday. There, he was greeted with a heartwarming welcome from both the Namibian and Indian communities. The premier was received by traditional songs and vibrant dances that...
Namibia breaks hunger chains … govt’s drought efforts lauded
Improved climate conditions, government policy and strategic interventions as well as strong drought-mitigating strategies played a crucial role in Namibia’s reclassification as a hunger hotspot. Namibia has since been removed from the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) of the United Nations and the World Food Programme (WFP) 2025 lists of the World Hunger Hotspots. The identification of hunger hotspots is...
Scrap ‘unfair’ interviews
Unemployed teachers held another demonstration in Windhoek on Tuesday in hopes of meeting education minister, Sanet Steenkamp. The unemployed graduates previously held a demonstration on 3 June this year against the lack of job opportunities. The demonstration on Tuesday, themed ‘Abolishment of interviews for teachers and call for mass recruitment of qualified unemployed teachers’, saw more than 200 graduates from...
Mutete youth entrepreneur seeks support
NKURENKURU – A 32-year-old Kavango West youth, Ester Wayiva Haita, who has set up her own business that produces a range of mutete and nongongo (manketti) extracted products, is seeking equipment support. Haita wants to expand her business. She trades under her brand, ‘Nzimbu Organic Products.’ Buyers can also link up with the Nzimbu online shop on Facebook. Nongongo kernels...
Tour operators demand proper parks
Eveline de Klerk Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – The government is set to increase park entrance fees as well as conservation fees for national parks. This was revealed during a consultation meeting with tour operators in Swakopmund on Monday to discuss amendments to the current regulations governing these fees. The new fee structure is expected to be gazetted by September next...
Police alarmed by spike in fatal fires
Molly Weyulu The Namibian Police have reported a concerning increase in fire incidents over the past few months, leading to fatalities and significant property damage. Namibian Police Force spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in a statement said several arson cases, some involving minors, are currently under investigation. In a recent incident in Tsumeb, a fire that reportedly started in a shack housing...
Masubia Cultural Festival is back
KATIMA MULILO – After a six-year absence, patrons are expected to flock to the royal establishment headquarters of the Masubia, Bukalo, to celebrate the Masubia Cultural Festival. They will also meet their new Masubia Chief, Gilbert Muhongo Mutwa Moraliswani III. Should all systems go, the event is earmarked for Saturday, 26 July 2025. The festival was last celebrated in July...
NIPDB’s Van Schalkwyk quits
Molly Weyulu The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) on Tuesday announced the resignation of its executive for investment, François Van Schalkwyk, with effect from 31 July 2025. NIPDB in a media statement said that after more than four years of service, Van Schalkwyk decided to pursue other interests and will be relocating to the United Kingdom. During his...
Over 500 scramble for cleaner position
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – A single cleaner position advertised at Karanawa Primary School inthe Kavango West region attracted more than 500 applicants on Tuesday. Karanawa Primary School principal Marcus Kasanga told Nampa that out of the 581 applications received, 442 applicants were deemed eligible while 139 were rejected during the initial screening process. Kasanga expressed concern about the overwhelming response,...