Windhoek High Court Judge Eileen Rakow yesterday struck an urgent application lodged by a disgruntled Swapo member against the nomination of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Swapo’s presidential candidate, from the roll. Reinhold Shipwikineni lodged the urgent application on Friday last week. He cited Swapo, NNN, as she is affectionately known, plus the members she appointed during...
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Kauandenge: Nudo will never be hijacked …as manifesto promises rural development, land reform
OTJINENE – The turnout at the party’s manifesto launch on Saturday and the united front within the party’s rank and file should be a clear demonstration that Nudo will never be hijacked by outside forces, despite numerous attempts. This was the emphatic message from party secretary general Josef Kauandenge at Otjinene on Saturday, where they...
Hardap hosts tense tussle
The southern town of Mariental was this weekend abuzz with political energy. The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and Swapo hosted significant events at the same time on Sunday at the town. The early hours of the day were filled with the sounds of throngs of supporters singing and honking their car horns. The town was...
N$5b needed annually for roads upkeep…maintenance strategy required for all roads
WALVIS BAY – Namibia requires about N$5 billion annually to effectively maintain its national roads network. Road Fund Administration (RFA) CEO Ali Ipinge stated on Thursday that roads maintenance is quite a challenge due to limited available funding. He was speaking in Walvis Bay lastweek, where the RFA injected over N$250 million to rehabilitate key...
Mbumba’s Europe trip brings new opportunities
Presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari says President Nangolo Mbumba visit to Europe is expected to open up new opportunities for international cooperation, particularly in the fields of green energy, trade, and infrastructure development. Hengari said this in statements that summarised President Mbumba’s achievements during the one-week visit to Europe issued yesterday. He said Mbumba’s recent trip...
Giving birth in the mountains …Kunene mothers demand safe maternity services
OTJUNUNGUA/OHAJUAA – Women from Kunene’s remote areas, such as Ohajuua and Otjinungua, are eager for a new experience: giving birth in a hospital. Since time immemorial, they have been delivering their babies in the mountains, at home, or even in the bush. Despite their resilience in facing harsh conditions, these women believe it is time...
NNN asks for//Kharas mandate back
KEETMANSHOOP – Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, during a Swapo star rally, appealed to the //Kharas electorate to give the control of the region back to the ruling party. She made this plea when addressing party members, supporters and sympathisers at a packed J Stephanus Sports Stadium on Saturday. “The mission and message to the residents...
Swahili ‘not feasible’ for Namibian schools
Lahja Nashuuta The government has decided not to introduce Swahili at public schools, an offer that was extended by former Tanzanian president, the late John Pombe Magufuli during a state visit to Namibia. Back in 2020, Cabinet directed the ministry of education to introduce the language into the Namibian school curriculum. In an interview with...
Benjamin’s take on Namibian football struggles… as they gear for another clash with Zimbabwe
The head gaffer of the Brave Warriors, Collin Benjamin has a rather philosophical approach to the challenges facing his team as they sit at the bottom of Group J in the 2025 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) qualifiers. After a narrow 1-0 loss to Zimbabwe last Thursday, Benjamin’s words were as vivid as a painter’s...
Nghitumbwa nullifies Japan’s Oguni
Namibian boxer Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa delivered on his promise by defeating former world champion Yukinori Oguni in his own backyard, Japan, via a technical knockout in the first round of an international super bantamweight non-title fight yesterday morning. This electrifying performance marks a significant milestone in Nghitumbwa’s career, further cementing his reputation as a formidable...









