A local economist has weighed in on last week’s repo rate reduction, saying it may have come too late for already heavily indebted households still reeling from exorbitantly high interest rates exacerbated by a prolonged Covid recession. Last Wednesday, the Bank of Namibia announced the third interest rate cut since July 2024, bringing the cumulative...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The battle between the ruling party, Swapo, the Popular Democratic Movement and the United Democratic Front for Kunene’s seven constituencies has reached boiling point. This is so, as the parties prepare for next year’s local government and regional constituency elections. Last week’s Presidential and National Assembly elections demonstrated political parties’ desire...
Lahja Nashuuta The lack of a general sense of respect among residents, alcohol abuse and unemployment among men have been fingered as some of the causes of gender-based violence (GBV) in Omitara. These surfaced during the implementation of the Gender Equality/Combating Gender-Based Violence Project at the settlement recently. It is an initiative of the Omaheke...
Swiss cyclist Konny Looser secured his eighth victory in the solo men’s category of the 2024 Nedbank Desert Dash, finishing the gruelling 401-kilometre (km) race through the desert in a remarkable time of 15:01:29. This achievement solidifies his dominance in the longest single-stage mountain bike race. He has won eight of the ten events he...
The 2024 Africa Netball Cup kicks off today. It runs until 14 December at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. Teams have finalised their preparations for this highly-anticipated tournament, which will feature both women’s and men’s categories. In the women’s category, host Namibia will compete alongside Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia and Zimbabwe. ...
As President-Elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah prepares to ascend to the highest office in the land, the air of anticipation surrounding what her Cabinet will look like has gone into overdrive. However, the seasoned politician and diplomat has played her cards close to the chest. The of interest that has gripped many within the inner circles of...
Rudolf Gaiseb After 20 years in political wilderness and being ridiculed by many, National Democratic Party president Martin Lukato is finally headed to the National Assembly. This is after the NDP secured one seat during the National Assembly elections last month, after years of roaming Namibian streets, mostly on foot, village to village and from...
OKAKARARA – While admitting that elections naturally come with unpredictable outcomes and frenzied emotions that sometimes divide society, two prominent Swapo veterans have cautioned Namibians against being divided by this year’s election results. Speaking at Okakarara recently, two Swapo stalwarts Rahii Ua-Kahimise and Catch Visisiro, said Namibia has made significant strides over the past 34...
ONGWEDIVA – Swapo deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga has called on opposition parties to accept defeat instead of crying foul over the election outcome. He said the just-concluded presidential and National Assembly elections were free and fair, and a reflection of the wishes and aspirations of Namibian voters. “Every election, the opposition parties cry for...
An unforgettable week awaits as the Namibian women’s and men’s netball teams prepare for the highly anticipated Africa Netball Cup, scheduled for 9 to 14 December at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund. This prestigious competition will feature nine women’s teams, including the host nation Namibia, alongside Eswatini, Kenya, Lesotho, Malawi, South Africa, Uganda, Zambia, and...