Rudolf Gaiseb Following the United States’ tariffs on Namibian products, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member of Parliament Rodney Cloete wants the two countries to return to the negotiation table for tariff exemption or reduction. “The ministry should formally engage the US administration to negotiate tariff exemptions or reductions, in coordination with other African nations,” he said on Wednesday in...
Kunene ‘appreciates’ budget … but challenges persist – Matundu
Iuze Mukube The youth of the Kunene region have welcomed the 2025/2026 budget tabled by finance minister Ericah Shafudah. Deputy minister of international relations and trade, Jenelly Matundu, said this when giving her input on the budget in the National Assembly this week. Matundu said the youth had reached out to her to convey that they had been trying hard...
Amupanda flags corruption in //Kharas council tender
Rudolf Gaiseb Activist-in-chief of Affirmative Repositioning Job Amupanda has put the ministry of defence on the spot about the alleged corruption in the construction of the //Kharas Regional Council Office Park, a tender given to August 26 Construction. Probing the defence minister, Frans Kapofi on Wednesday in Parliament, Amupanda alleged the presence of a N$4 million syndicate involving August 26...
Know Your Civil Servant – Championing education for children living with disabilities
Lahja Nashuuta Teaching children with special needs became an unintended yet profoundly rewarding career for Eliakim Mandume Fillemon. As a committed public servant and educator, he has dedicated himself to enhancing education for children with disabilities. Fillemon specialises in supporting children with visual impairments and complex disabilities. With patience, kindness, and considerable expertise, he devotes his days to helping these...
On the spot with Aletta Shikololo – Fillemon Wise Immanuel: Reforming by reasoning
In this edition of On the Spot, we sit down with legal and governance expert Fillemon Wise Immanuel (WI), who was recently appointed as minister of Justice and Labour Relations. In this candid conversation, we trace his humble beginnings, student leadership days, and his transition from legal and governance expert to national policymaker. AS – Minister, before we dive into...
Letter – Servanthood: The crux of leadership
In his classic book ‘Servant Leadership: Journey into the Nature of Legitimate Power and Greatness’, Robert K. Greenleaf suggests that the concept of the servant as leader emerged from reading Hermann Hesse’s ‘Journey to the East’. In that story, Leo accompanies a party on a journey as the servant who does their menial chores, and sustains them with his spirit...
Editorial – Value-addition could save agriculture sector
Agriculture minister Mac Albert Hengari clearly intends to hit the ground running. In his maiden address to the staff of his ministry, he struck the right chords by highlighting the need for better, arable land for communal farmers. In short, he wants communal farmers to be elevated to commercial farming in order to reap the best of fruits from their...
Fishing company sponsors Erari FC
Zebaldt Ngaruka A fishing entity called Ombwa ya Kandokojo recently donated sports gear worth N$ 19 000 to second division outfit Erari FC competing in the Otjozondjupa region. Receiving the donation on behalf of the club, Okakarara Regional Sports Officer Justice Kambuu Kavari extended an appreciation for the philanthropy of Ombwa ya Kandokojo for the sponsorship. “This is a very...
Gunners eye Tigers’ scalp
The rounds of 16 and 17 of the Debmarine premiership will be played this weekend at various venues across the country. Action will commence this evening with a tie between Tigers and Otjiwarongo-based outfit Mighty Gunners at 19h00 at Independence Stadium. The head coach of Tigers, Jeremy Zimmer, said tonight’s match is as crucial as any other match as every...
Cosafa U/17 girls’ championship produces tough pools
The 2025 Cosafa U/17 Girls’ Championship will be staged in Windhoek from 10 to 17 May. The draw took place yesterday, ahead of the first regional competition of the year. It is the first time the tournament will be hosted in Namibia, which is also set to stage the Region 5 Games in July. Namibia headline Group A, and will...