OSHAKATI – In Namibia, WhatsApp groups are created to raise hundreds of thousands of dollars for funerals, while the cry of the living often goes unheard. This emerging culture of fancy burials has triggered concern from church leaders and activists, who are calling on Namibians to rethink their priorities and stop misusing their wealth. Reverend...
Iuze Mukube A charge sheet by the State yesterday lifted the lid on the potential crimes committed by individuals implicated in the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) corruption scandle running into millions of dollars. The eight accused were formally charged for corruptly accepting gratification, corruptly accepting gratification by an agent (as an inducement) and...
Africa’s richest man billionaire Aliko Dangote, is reported to be preparing to construct massive fuel storage tanks at Walvis Bay. The tanks, reports suggest, would be able to supply much of southern Africa. The internet was abuzz yesterday with the news that massive 1.6 billion litre fuel tanks will be constructed on Namibia’s coast by...
Rudolf Gaiseb Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has taken a swipe at the official opposition Independent Patriots for Change for its purported failure and incapacity to hold the government to account. He made these remarks at a press conference in the capital yesterday. The event aimed to provide PDM’s reflection on President Netumbo...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed India’s proposal to establish a pharmaceutical manufacturing facility in Namibia under the ‘Pharmacy of the World’ initiative. President Nandi-Ndaitwah described it as a timely and transformative step for regional health security and economic development. Speaking on Wednesday during a meeting with Indian prime minister Narendra Modi, who was on a...
The Mandela National Stadium will come alive with Rugby Africa Cup action at 13h00 on Sunday, as Namibia locks horns with Algeria in a much-anticipated semi-final clash. Namibia stormed into the semis after a dominant 55-17 win over Senegal, with standout performances from Johan Retief, Jurgen Meyer, man-of-the-match Andre van der Berg, Arman Combrinck, Andrew...
Hilma Nalupe The Brave Warriors 2026 World Cup Campaign got a major boost yesterday with the launch of an SMS competition through the full sponsorship of a Toyota Starlet valued at N$300 000, made possible by Pupkewitz Toyota and Toyota South Africa Motors. Speaking at the official launch of the initiative at Pupkewitz Toyota showroom...
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...
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...
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...