The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (Elcin) is in a leadership dispute that has since spilt over to the High Court for deliberation. Three senior pastors – Fillemon Nepaka, Joseph Shikuma and Lamek Nambahu – as well as the secretary of the Elcin Western Diocese Male League Josua Nghipandwa, are asking the court to set...
Lahja Nashuuta The Swapo Party central committee’s decision to endorse president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as party president unopposed does not contradict the party’s constitution, nor does it violate any standing rules of the party. This is the view of Swapo veteran and former central committee member, Nahas Angula. Nandi-Ndaitwah was endorsed at an extraordinary meeting of...
Maggie Thomas ONGWEDIVA – For many Namibians, Founding Father Sam Nujoma was more than just a political leader. He was a symbol of revolution, resilience and national pride. However, for those Namibians who had the opportunity to study in Cuba during the liberation struggle, the connection was even deeper. They remember Nujoma not just as...
ONGWEDIVA – Namibia should prepare for additional rainfall anticipated in mid-March, which may worsen existing flooding in both southern and northern regions. The Namibia Meteorological Service’s (NMS) chief forecaster Odilo Kgobetsi said, the country could experience more rain during March. “As the Cuvelai River in Angola often contributes to flooding in Namibia, we will alert...
Namibia’s track and field star Beatrice Masilingi made a strong statement early in the 2025 athletics season, positioning herself as the country’s top contender for the upcoming World Indoor Championships in Nanjing, China. The championships, set to take place from 21 to 23 March at the Nanjing Olympic Sports Centre Gymnasium in the Jianye District,...
Head coach of the Brave Gladiators Woody Jacobs expressed admiration for Namibia’s bravery in the face of adversity, citing the nation’s strength in overcoming tough challenges. Reflecting on the passing of Namibia’s Founding Father Sam Nujoma, who passed away on 8 February, he emphasised that the team would channel that spirit to honour him by...
Omuramba – Ombara Hikuminue Kapika (92) of the Ombuku Traditional Authority has a sharp memory, despite his ripe old age. He easily recalls a lot of detail on his interaction with Founding President Sam Nujoma, who died on 8 February. Kapika, a key figure of Namibian politics in the early 90s, had several encounters with...
ADDIS ABABA – The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) has ordered all foreign forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) without a mandate to vacate immediately. The council, which convened in Addis Ababa at the Heads of State and Governments level on Friday to address the ongoing crises in Sudan and the...
Addis Ababa (Ethiopia) – Pan African University (PAU) Council president, Kenneth Matengu, said major reforms under his leadership have restored the university’s governance and strengthened its academic excellence and reputation. During the 38th African Union (AU) summit, Matengu indicated that when he took over as president of the Pan African University Council in 2021, the...
Rudolf Gaiseb Children of the liberation struggle, better known as the “Struggle Kids” residing at the Ndilimani farm in Brakwater, paid homage to late founding president Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma on Friday. They thanked him for being a beacon of hope to their parents to fight in the liberation struggle, freeing the country from the colonial...