OSHIPAHULILO – In remote Ovahimba communities in the Omusati and Kunene regions, disparities in childhood are apparent, as children of the same age experience life differently – some shaped by education, while others grow up through tradition, livestock herding and the struggles of daily survival. During the recent school holiday, children attending Onakayale Private School...
The Presidency has acknowledged growing concern over the leaking of key presidential decisions on public platforms before they are officially announced, saying the trend reflects the challenges of managing information in a fast-moving and open democratic society. The issue has drawn attention in recent months, with sensitive decisions and internal discussions increasingly appearing online ahead...
The Namibia Podium Performance Programme (PPP), in collaboration with the Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) and the Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC), has sent a national swim team to the 17th African Swimming Championships, taking place in Oran, Algeria, from 5 to 10 May. The PPP is an initiative of the ministry of sport and...
The Under-19 netball team selected during the 2026 Newspaper Cup will remain unchanged following a meeting between the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture and Netball Namibia (NN) on 17 April. The meeting was convened after concerns were raised by various stakeholders regarding the selection process of the national U/19 team earmarked...
Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) Chief Executive Officer, Kenneth Matomola, has announced that the Financial Institutions and Markets Act (FIMA) and the Namfisa Act came into operation on 01 May 2026. Matomola made the announcement on Tuesday during a government information-sharing session in Windhoek. He said Namfisa undertook a comprehensive review and restructuring of...
Auleria Wakudumo Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa says the region plans to install desalination plants at at least 10 boreholes to address saline water challenges affecting communities. Although Ohangwena is one of the country’s regions with significant underground water resources, it has for decades struggled with high salinity levels. Hamutuwa said efforts to treat saline water...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched the Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported fruits by stimulating local production. Namibia currently imports more than 97% of its fruit. To address challenges such as poor genetics and limited technical knowledge, the initiative offers a 30% subsidy on...
Namibia has been distinguished as Africa’s most gender-equal country and as the only country on the continent to rank amongst the global top 10 gender-equal nations. This remarkable achievement is accredited to the country’s pragmatic leadership, progressive policies and institutional reforms. The country is currently ranked first in Africa and number eight globally, thanks to...
OPUWO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah urged for the collective recognition of workers’ efforts by upholding fairness, respect, and accountability in workplaces. She appealed to all stakeholders to renew their commitment to creating a Namibia where each worker is appreciated, every employer acts responsibly, and each institution contributes to the country’s overall well-being. “It must be...
Noreen Sitali JOHANNESBURG – Deputy Speaker of the National Assembly Philippus Katamelo has been appointed chairperson of the Permanent Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution of the Pan-African Parliament, marking a significant step in strengthening the leadership of a key African parliamentary body. The Committee on Cooperation, International Relations and Conflict Resolution plays...