President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the late James Unomasa Uerikua not just as a politician but as a leader who was a voice for the voiceless and who strongly believed in unity, in bridging divides, and in the genuine empowerment of the most downtrodden. Uerikua, a Swapo member of Parliament and former governor of Otjozondjupa...
Rudolf Gaiseb Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare confirmed that the government is currently discussing the possible acquisition of a 10% stake in Rössing Uranium. The Namibian government currently holds less than 4% of the shares. The PM said the stake was originally held by South Africans during the apartheid era and, under the law of succession,...
The northern regions of Namibia, especially Ohangwena and parts of Omusati, have once again suffered severe flooding as water from Angola’s canals and rivers flows into the country. The floodwater, commonly known as efundja, have flooded low-lying regions, blocking access routes and disturbing daily activities. Oshikango, in the Ohangwena region, is among the most affected,...
The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule Windhoek (DHPS), alongside the Basketball Artists School (BAS) Foundation and OTB, is having an OTB Basketball Camp from 3 to 5 April in Windhoek. The camp aims to empower, educate, and inspire, and to create a positive, structured environment where young players can develop their basketball skills while building confidence, discipline,...
Dalene Kooper Richard Gariseb arrived at a farm in the Omaheke region five years ago in search of employment to care for his family. He was offered a job chopping and cutting wood for a farm owner. Something he said he has been doing all his life. Gariseb settled into his duties of chopping wood...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH – Petrol and diesel fuel ran dry across most service stations in Rehoboth on Tuesday as residents rushed to fill up ahead of a fuel price hike that took effect yesterday. By yesterday afternoon, only two of the five Rehoboth fuel stations still had fuel available for consumers. So desperate is the...
Given its perennial underfunding levels, inadequate human capital and limited access to modern tools and advanced technologies for combating corruption, it is unfair and unreasonable to expect the country’s Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to fully live up to its mandate. These were the sentiments of most Parliamentarians during Tuesday’s national budget contributions to the vote of...
Auleria Wakudumo The water ministry has made significant strides in improving water supply and sanitation services across the country, with notable gains recorded in rural areas over the past year. The spokesperson of the ministry, Romeo Muyunda, said the progress reflects the government’s continued commitment to strengthening water security for human consumption, agriculture and industrial...
Namibia is repositioning its foreign policy and trade strategy to survive a tougher, more competitive world where economic strength will define its place on the global stage. This the summation of International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi message when she delivered the ministry’s budget this week. Motivating her ministry’s N$1.37 billion budget in Parliament...
Namibia is pushing for increased oil investment cooperation, expanded trade through a direct shipping route and stronger food security ties with Brazil, following high-level talks here yesterday. International relations and trade minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi met her Brazilian counterpart Mauro Vieira in discussions aimed at turning decades of political cooperation into concrete economic gains, particularly in...