When you put your foot down on the accelerator of the LDV’s T60 Max double cab, it is quite evident why Namibian consumers are steadily migrating to Chinese automotive brands. You feel an immediate exhilaration as adrenalin rushes through your body in response to the superb performance oozing from the T60 Max’s 2 litre bi-turbo diesel engine producing an impressive...
Opinion – Forged in the mines: The union that helped liberate Namibia
Union membership is not just a legacy of Namibia’s past—it is a living force for justice, dignity, and economic empowerment today. As Namibia continues to confront inequality, unemployment, and the pressures of a globalised economy, the role of trade unions remains as vital as ever. It can be argued that the foundations of the Namibian organised labour movements were the...
Gold hits new highs in 2025 as uncertainty drives demand …while uranium holds strong despite price drop
Gold prices climbed to record levels in 2025 as people and governments turn to the precious metal for safety during uncertain times. According to the Monthly Mining report issued by the Chamber of Mines of Namibia, the average price of gold in May 2025 reached US$3 309 per ounce, marking a 39% increase over the 2024 average and a striking...
‘Free tertiary education possible’
Rudolf Gaiseb The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) has entered the free education debate, saying the Namibian government is able to finance free tertiary education. While delivering her maiden State of the Nation Address earlier this year, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah promised to make tertiary education accessible to all, free of charge. She indicated that through the Universal Access to...
PSC pushes for autonomy
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has thrown her full support behind the transformation of the public service during a key meeting with the Public Service Commission (PSC) at State House yesterday. High up on its agenda was a push for its independence through reforms to ensure the commission itself becomes more independent and better resourced, as outlined in the Constitution. While currently...
Parliament’s Achilles heel
Linea Dishena At the heart of every functioning democracy lies a strong and well-resourced Legislature. However, this cannot be said of Namibia’s National Assembly, where lawmakers face significant challenges in fulfilling their constitutional mandate. A critical shortage of essential staff, particularly researchers, policy analysts, and legal support, is subtly undermining the institution tasked with enacting legislation and holding the Executive...
Africa at digital crossroads – Mathe
Information executive director Adrin Mathe says the African continent stands at a digital crossroads, with a population of 1.4 billion people, yet it holds less than 1% of global data centre capacity. He was speaking at the African Data Summit, Nairobi, Kenya, recently. Mathe said this stark statistic is not merely a number but a clarion call that should galvanise...
Kunene unites in service delivery
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The newly-elected councillors for the Kamanjab and Sesfontein constituencies have pledged to unite for a common purpose and prioritise the needs of their communities, emphasising the importance of enhancing the well-being of the region’s development. Sesfontein constituency councillor, Bernadus ||Hoeb of the United Democratic Movement (UDF) and Swapo’s Nikodemus Amutenya of Kamanjab were officially sworn in...
The legalization of cannabis is a policy issue- State
Iuze Mukube The country has witnessed protest marches, hunger strikes and public declarations, all calling for the reform of what many have come to know as Namibia’s draconian anti-cannabis laws. These actions, often with the Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) at the forefront, reflect growing frustration over the current legislation on cannabis, which has been described as outdated, overly punitive,...
Health ministry extends clinic hours …welcomes pro bono doctors
Eleven medical doctors from the private sector will provide pro bono health services at the Katutura Health Centre in Windhoek as of yesterday. The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Monday welcomed the doctors, who will assist at the health centre between 17h00 and 23h00, seven days a week, as part of its decongestion strategy. “This marks a significant...