OSHAKATI – The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) last week launched the long-awaited water treatment plant extension project at Oshakati. The project, valued at N$743 million, marks one of the largest public water infrastructure investments in the country. Speaking at the launch, water minister Inge Zaamwani said the Oshakati water purification plant expansion reflects the government’s...
SWAKOPMUND – About 63 parastatal CEOs and departmental heads are expected to take stock of their operations during the annual general meeting of the SOE CEO Forum in Walvis Bay today. The AGM forms part of the SOE games that bring together over 4 000 employees to promote collaboration through sporting activities. This year, the...
Lahja Nashuuta Social justice activist Shaun ‘Asprilla’ Gariseb is weighing in on throwing his hat into the political ring by contesting for the Katutura Central constituency. He is considering contesting for one of Namibia’s sought-after constituencies as an independent candidate in the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authority elections in November. Known for his activism...
Eba Kandovazu Residents of Ermina Street in Windhoek’s Greenwell Matongo location are grappling with grief and disbelief following a suspected murder-suicide that claimed the lives of a couple they described as gentle, loving and inseparable. David Alweendo (53) allegedly fatally shot his wife Elizabeth Alweendo (42) in the early hours of Sunday morning before turning...
With less than five years before the curtain falls on Namibia’s Vision 2030 deadline, N$505 billion is needed to execute the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). On average, the government will spend N$100 billion per year, equivalent to the country’s current budget. Like the Biblical Moses led the Israelites out of Egypt towards the Promised...
The 2024 Region 5 Youth Games hosted in Namibia have concluded, leaving behind more than just medals and records. According to Stanley Mutoya, the Chief Executive Officer of the Region 5 Games, the recently held multi-sport event set a new standard in participation, inclusion, infrastructure and social development. Stronger participation and competitive growth Mutoya praised...
The president of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), Petrie Theron, has reaffirmed the nation’s commitment to securing a place at the 2027 Rugby World Cup in Australia, following Namibia’s recent performance in the 2025 Rugby Africa Cup. Speaking at a press conference yesterday, Theron reflected on the team’s journey in the continental tournament, where Namibia...
Hilma Nalupe The Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) officially launched the 21st edition of the Namibia Annual Sports Awards (Nasa) at the Namsphire Sport Village in Windhoek yesterday. This year’s ceremony is scheduled for 22 November in Ongwediva, bringing the prestigious event back to the Oshana Region for the first time since 2019. Speaking at the...
Hugo Hahn and Monique du Plessis were crowned the 2025 Nedbank Namibian Mountain Bike XCC, XCO, and Cross-Country Championships after two days of fierce competition at the Towerbos Trails over the weekend. The event was organised by the Namibia Cycling Federation (NCF) and proudly sponsored by Nedbank Namibia. Hahn produced a dominant performance in the...
SWAKOPMUND – The government, in partnership with the European Union (EU) and the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), officially launched a nationwide food programme targeting early childhood development (ECD) centres. The first consignment of 2 500 bags of maize meal arrived last week in Swakopmund, where it will be distributed to centres all over...