The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has reaffirmed its financial strength, reporting an 11% growth in its asset value, which now stands at a robust N$167 billion. The announcement was made during the launch of its 2024 Integrated Annual Report (IAR) in the capital this week. Speaking at the launch, the entity’s Chief Executive Officer...
Iuze Mukube The contempt of court application by Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo against social activist Michael Amushelelo failed to proceed beyond the initial stages. Amushelelo yesterday informed Judge Anne-Doris Hans-Kaumbi of his intention to file a recusal application, aimed at her removal from the matter, which delayed the matter. Shikongo is suing Amushelelo...
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah hopes to resume the final round of genocide negotiations with the new German administration, headed by chancellor-elect Friedrich Merz. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks during an interview with Al Jazeera, in which she addressed critical issues facing the country and pointed out her commitment to equitable development and national unity over the...
Katima Mulilo – Health and Social Services minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has confirmed the deployment of 165 health workers. These include doctors and support staff from across the country to assist with the escalating malaria outbreak in the Zambezi region. Speaking during the World Health Day commemoration in Katima Mulilo yesterday, the minister stressed the...
Cape Town, with its pretty ocean views and gentle wind, seemed like the perfect backdrop for a race. However, for Namibian runners tackling the Two Oceans Marathon, the real challenge was not the scenic route. It was the battle within their minds. This renowned race, dubbed one of the world’s most beautiful races, drew runners...
The Nestor Sunshine Tobias Boxing Academy will this Saturday bring boxing fans the most electrifying event of the year, the Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma Boxing Bonanza. Three world-class, high-flying boxers – Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa, Paulinus ‘John John’ Ndjolonimus and Mathew ‘The Beast’ Heita – will be stepping into the ring to defend their titles in...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Finance and Social Grants has issued a directive to all government offices, ministries and agencies to make budgetary provision for apprenticeships, internships and graduate internships for the 2025/26, 2026/27 financial years. The ministry’s executive director, Michael Humavindu, said in case of no budgetary provisions, offices, ministries and agencies (OMAs) will...
USAKOS – Cold-blooded family murders have left the small town of Usakos gripped by horror and disbelief, with the ripple-effects of the tragedy being felt across the country. The incident took place in the Hakhaseb location between 04h00 and 06h30 on Saturday. It claimed the lives of an 86-year-old matriarch and four great-grandchildren, who were...
Tariff retaliation and escalating trade tensions might signal the start of a global trade war where, like grass when two elephants clash suffers the most, consumers around the world will bear the brunt the most. Consumers, analysts stated, will most likely be paying the price for the most sweeping tariffs yet imposed by United States...
WALVIS BAY – Walvis Bay municipal council is facing mounting criticism over a proposed shack levy, which homeowners say unfairly penalises them for the authority’s failure to deliver land. This is all at a time the town continues to struggle with a severe shortage of affordable land and housing for low-income earners, frustrated residents say. ...