Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s Ministry of Health and Social Services has eliminated the use of middlemen in procuring medicines and clinical supplies, opting to purchase directly from international manufacturers and wholesalers instead. Health Minister Esperance Luvindao says this strategy is already paying off, with savings of more than N$221 million recorded in the first phase. “We...
ONGWEDIVA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all Namibians to unite and safeguard the legacy of the country’s fallen heroes and heroines who sacrificed their lives for independence. The president made these remarks during the state memorial service of the late former Chief of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), Lieutenant-general Solomon “Jesus” Hawala (Retired), held...
Hilma Nalupe When Kleopas Petrus set off from Okahandja at 02h00 on Friday morning, the road ahead was long, dark and uncertain. Seventy-seven kilometres later, under the afternoon sun, he reached Windhoek – exhausted but resolute – to hand over a petition he hopes will spark change for people with disabilities, survivors of gender-based violence,...
Lahja Nashuuta As the November elections draw closer, several political parties have made it clear their constitutions do not permit members to contest as independent candidates or represent associations in the upcoming regional and local authority polls. Swapo Party deputy secretary general Uahekua Herunga this week reminded members to strictly adhere to the party’s constitution,...
Hilma Nalupe The Brave Warriors will face São Tomé and Principe on tomorrow in the Fifa World Cup qualifiers of Group H, after suffering a 2-1 defeat to Malawi last Friday at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. The Warriors were punished for a slow start when Richard Mbulu struck for the Flames...
Namibian para-triathlete set a personal best time in grueling conditions as the road to Los Angeles in 2028 heats up. Namibian para-triathlete Jerome Rooi delivered a standout performance at the 2025 World Triathlon Para Cup Alhandra, securing a bronze medal and earning qualification for the World Championships, with a time of 01:21:31. The podium finish...
Rudolf Gaiseb Fuelled by a hefty injection of N$257 million for the 2025/26 financial year, the long-awaited National Youth Entrepreneurship Fund (NYEF) is finally shifting into top gear, with its official implementation phase expected to kick off this month. After running a one-month pilot phase that ended on 4 September, the fund has already tested...
Former Brave Warriors assistant coach Ronnie Kanalelo says the team knows what’s required as they head into their crucial FIFA World Cup qualifier clash against Malawi tomorrow at 15h00, at the Obed Itani Chilume Stadium in Francistown, Botswana. “We always have a good chance in any game. The lads know what is at stake, so...
This weekend will see a host of pre-season friendly matches as local clubs Young African and African Stars play friendly matches in Okahandja at the Liverpool Stadium. This will be the final preparation matches before both clubs play in the CAF Champions League and Confederation Cup. African Stars secured their spot in the CAF Champions...
WALVIS BAY – The Erongo Regional Council has tabled a N$182.8 million budget for the 2025/26 financial year, prioritising service delivery, operational efficiency, and development projects across the region. Presenting the budget yesterday, Deputy Director of Finance Daphne Cloete said N$95.9 million is earmarked for operations, while N$7 million is set aside for development projects....