Edgar Brandt Pricilla Mukokobi The mid-year budget review, tabled in Parliament yesterday by finance and public enterprises minister Ericah Shafudah, indicates that domestic growth persists, albeit at a slower pace than anticipated. Delivering the mid-year fiscal review to account for unforeseen and unavoidable expenditure. The minister cautioned that an increased burden of debt servicing and...
Some opposition parties have thrown their support behind President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s push for national unity, faster land reform and youth-focused development. They said the country has reached a point where cooperation matters more than rivalry. The call for political maturity came as the President met separately with the Republican Party and the Body of Christ...
SWAKOPMUND – A second case of Mpox has been confirmed by the Minister of Health and Social Service Dr Esperance Luvindao. The minister yesterday in Parliament said the second case was officially confirmed on Monday, while the first case was confirmed on 18 October 2025. She said patients are receiving comprehensive treatment at the Swakopmund...
Next month, Namibia’s senior rugby team will face Belgium, Samoa and Paraguay in the final qualification tournament for the 2027 Men’s Rugby World Cup. The final qualification tournament will be held in Dubai, United Arab Emirates, from 8 to 18 November 2025, marking the final opportunity for teams to book their place in the expanded...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia National Motocross Championship wrapped up its 2025 season in spectacular fashion on Saturday at Gallina Motocross Park in Windhoek, as riders from all over the country delivered adrenaline-pumping action and intense competition in the final round of the series. According to Elzaan du Plessis, Gallina Motocross Committee Secretary, the event went...
KONGOLA – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has promised to address years of stalled development in Kongola settlement, following an emotional outcry from residents and traditional leaders over “broken promises and neglect.” The minister’s visit on Sunday came days after the Mashi Traditional Authority, led by Chief Joseph Tembwe Mayuni, submitted a memorandum...
SWAKOPMUND – Two children died after their shack caught fire in Swakopmund’s DRC informal settlement last week. The two children, identified as Star and Grace Goses, were trapped in the blaze while sleeping with their mother, Zelda Goses (30). Only Zelda and one of her daughters survived the fire. A police report indicates that a...
Top African women political leaders said real progress in advancing women will only happen when political will is matched with action, resources, and preparation of future generations. This was the view of various women political leaders from across the African continent during the just ended Women, Peace and Security (WPS) high-level event in Windhoek last...
Kaviveterue Virere The Home of Good Hope, a non-profit organisation that began as a humble soup kitchen in 2007, celebrated a significant milestone, yesterday with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new development centre in Goreangab, Katutura. The event marks a major step towards the organisation’s mission to provide holistic support to vulnerable children and youth...
Despite earlier reports of delays in finalising processes for the start of the Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL), the Namibia Football Association (NFA) has released the prize money and transport allocations for clubs ahead of the 2025/26 season. However, the announcement has stirred discontent among certain teams, and football fans with some questioning the fairness...