Although the adage says “not all that glitters is gold” let no one tell you otherwise. Lahja Ishitile glitters and is a Namibian golden treasure. Two medals are what Paralympian has earned at the recent Paralympic Games in France. Ishitile’s journey Wilka Ishitile is not surprised by her twin flame’s achievements, but her voice trembles...
Swapo’s much-anticipated weekend of festivities kicked off in full swing, culminating in the commencement of the party’s electoral college, also known as the ‘pot’. It is an event that holds the key to determining its parliamentary candidates for the upcoming parliamentary elections. The weekend began with a high-profile fundraising gala dinner on Friday, where the...
BEIJING – President Nangolo Mbumba and China’s Xi Jinping have agreed to deepen the two countries’ cooperation in several areas. The agreement culminated in the Chinese government agreeing to foot the bill for the construction of houses for police officers through a N$1 billion grant. Xi’s government also committed N$500 million for future projects and...
With less than three months before the national polls, a National Unity Democratic Organisation breakaway faction on Saturday elected Barry Rukoro as the party’s new president during a hastily organised congress, attended by around 300 delegates. But the party’s Utjiua Muinjangue-led leadership has rejected the congress as a hoax. Effectively, the party now has two...
WALVIS BAY – Dauredaman youth have washed their dirty linen in the open, accusing their leader of sowing division, mismanagement and lack of accountability. It appears Chief Sagarias Seibeb has been toppled from his position as the leader of the Daure Daman Traditional Authority. His purported removal follows a vote of no confidence from his...
Lahja Nashuuta Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has cast aspersions over the legitimacy of recent protests at Gobabis, saying it remains to be seen if they are genuine or politically motivated. In recent days, the Gobabis Municipality has been in the news for the wrong reasons. Protestors have accused those tasked with leading...
It is 05h30, and the first rays of sunlight are just beginning to peek through the windows of Vanessa Abisai’s modest room as she awakes to the familiar sound of her alarm. With a quick stretch, she rises from her bed with a sense of purpose. Today, like every other day, she is ready to...
Windhoek High Court Judge Thomas Masuku yesterday reversed the decision of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) to deregister the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters as a political party. Reacting to the judgement, the NEFF’s deputy leader Kalimbo Ipumbu described itas a landmark ruling, which confirms Namibia’s juristic independence. He thanked Judge Masuku for delivering a fearless...
Police supremo Joseph Shikongo has finally addressed the fatal motor-vehicle accident he was involved in near Ondangwa in December 2022. Three individuals, Sofia Ananias, Frans Ndengu and Stefanus Lukas died in that accident. Breaking his silence, Inspector General Shikongo revealed the emotional and health toll the tragedy has taken on him. He was speaking in...
The National Unity Democratic Organisation is a political formation at war with itself. A splinter group announced they will hold an elective congress to identify party leaders to marshal the ship for the next five years. This faction, New Era has established, has not only threatened to elect new leaders tomorrow, but has already taken...