From humble beginnings at the Social Security House in Khomasdal in 1994, the Social Security Commission (SSC) continues to grow in leaps and bounds. It shields both members and non-members from economic hardships as the ultimate safety net. In November that year, the Social Security Act was signed into law by Founding President Sam Nujoma,...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Ombudsman Basilius Dyakugha and his investigators recently visited the Ndama East Primary School in Rundu, where learners are taught under trees.The school was established by community members in 2022. It cannot accommodate all 630 students and 15 volunteer teachers. Learners are taught under 13 big trees around the school, made up...
Lahja Nashuuta Former Speaker of the National Assembly Prof Peter Katjavivi has welcomed the decision by the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) to revisit its earlier stance and assume the Office of the Leader of the Official Opposition. He said the office plays a vital role in strengthening governance and accountability in Namibia. IPC president...
Bilateral trade between China and Namibia reached approximately US$1.3 billion in 2024, emphasising a robust and growing partnership between the two countries. With China’s continued commitment to expanding trade with Africa, officials hinted at even greater economic cooperation soon. China’s ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping made these remarks during a courtesy call on President Netumbo...
Namibian mixed martial artist Geraldo Bok is set to showcase his skills this Saturday when he takes on South African opponent James ‘JJ’ Karagiannidis in the featherweight division at Versus Fight Night 13, scheduled to take place at the Heartfelt Arena in Pretoria, South Africa. Bok, who trains out of Kosoto MMA in Windhoek, carries...
Defending champions of the Debmarine Premiership African Stars could end the week at the top of the table if they beat Tigers in tomorrow’s tie. The MTC Maris Cup champs found themselves third on the standings on Sunday. This came after they went 2-0 down to Unam on Saturday, and achieved a hard-fought 1-0 victory...
Rudolf Gaiseb The boy-child is falling behind. Namibia has attempted to level the playing field, promoting equal opportunities and the empowerment of all. Deliberate actions were taken to ensure women had equal opportunities with their male counterparts. But while the nation solved one problem, another surfaced. This is a view held by many, including...
ARANDIS – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has strongly called for Namibia’s natural resources, especially uranium, to deliver permanent benefits to the country’s economy and its people, even after the minerals run dry. The president was speaking during an extensive tour of Rössing Uranium Mine near Arandis in the Erongo region on Saturday, where she warned that...
ARANDIS – Namibia entered a new era of industrialisation after the inauguration of one of the world’s first industrial facilities dedicated to zero-emissions iron production on Friday. It is the HyIron Oshivela Plant in Arandis, a cutting-edge facility producing green iron with zero emissions. The N$600 million investment places Namibia at the forefront of sustainable...
Linea Dishena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has directed staff at State House to hold themselves to high ethical standards, strongly stressing that “there will be no tolerance for corruption”. Addressing State House staff on Thursday, Nandi-Ndaitwah reiterated the eighth administration’s commitment to zero tolerance for corruption in all its forms. The Head of State stressed the...