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...
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...
It seems that the perseverance of the Fishrot accused to get rid of Acting High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo has finally paid off. This is after the judge tendered his withdrawal from the matter for personal reasons. Judge President Petrus Damaseb yesterday announced that Judge Chinhengo, who hails from Zimbabwe and was specially appointed to...
Looking in the rearview mirror, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said her first 100 days in office have marked a decisive shift in Namibia’s governance and development path. During her first three months in office, her administration has focused on food security, economic reform, infrastructure development and international cooperation. Speaking at the launch of the Sixth National...
It took warning gunshots by the police and a well-armed backup of about 100 law enforcement officers from the Gobabis police to defuse a violent tribal confrontation in Otjinene yesterday as tempers flared. The clashes were mainly between members of the Ovaherero community against the Ovazemba, Aawambo and purported illegal migrants at Otjinene. The Otjinene...
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...
Namibian boxer Paulinus ‘John John’ Ndjolonimus suffered the first professional loss of his career on Saturday night in Heidelberg, Germany, after a closely contested super middleweight clash against local favourite Simon Zachenhuber ended in a split decision that left many questioning the integrity of the officiating. The bout, held at the SNP Dome, pitted two...