With final preparations underway ahead of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s first State of the Nation Address (Sona), the question on many people’s lips is whether Namibia’s new chapter will be met with fresh urgency, or familiar reassurances. The Sona is a constitutional act that reinforces the essence of democracy as a government by the people for...
GAM – Empathy, courage, humility and kindness perfectly sum up the angelic life of 55-year-old Uandaa Kamutati. For over two decades now, she has remained a rare voice for humanity for Gam settlement’s downtrodden community. Kamutati, a devoted wife and self-employed mother, has dedicated her life and soul to the wellbeing and upliftment of Gam’s...
Rudolf Gaiseb A storm is brewing at the Auas Primary School in the heart of Katutura, where disgruntled parents and community members and the school’s management are at loggerheads. It is alleged that the staff and principal are plotting to remove the Khoekhoegowab (KKG) language from the school. At the centre of the brouhaha is...
Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has stated that the Katutura Intermediate Hospital has seen a 50% increase in patient admissions, compared to previous years. The situation has forced many to wait for hours and in some cases, even days – before receiving treatment. “Such conditions are fundamentally unacceptable. Mothers giving birth have had to endure...
Namibia’s U/20 rugby team continued their impressive run at the 2025 Barthes Trophy with a commanding 32-22 win over defending champions Kenya in their second match of the tournament, played yesterday in Harare, Zimbabwe. The first half was error-ridden, with Namibia heading into the break 3-0. Even though they dominated possession, they were failing to...
The senior national teams, the Brave Warriors and Brave Gladiators received a massive boost with the donation of new playing gear by Tim Ekandjo. The comprehensive kit includes four official match kits for both teams, training gear, step-out attire, a pair of sneakers, and a water bottle for each player. Speaking at the press conference,...
The funeral of Pope Francis, who died on Monday, will be held on Saturday, the Vatican announced. The Argentine pontiff (88) died of stroke, less than a month after returning home from five weeks in hospital battling double pneumonia. The pope’s coffin – which he previously ordered should be of wood and zinc – will...
Otniel Hembapu Andreas Thomas Namibia’s governing party Swapo celebrated 65 years of existence on Saturday.The party was founded on 19 April 1960 in New York, USA as a national liberation movement aimed at achieving independence from the then-South African apartheid regime.Swapo succeeded the Ovamboland People’s Organisation, which was established a year prior.In a statement to...
GROOT AUB – The Groot Aub settlement, which is located about 60 kilometres south of Windhoek, wants to be returned to the administrative control of the Khomas Regional Council (KRC) for more efficient service delivery. This position was expressed by Windhoek Rural constituency councillor Piet Adams, who was elected a little over four years ago....
Advocate Maria Shilongo yesterday closed the State’s case against a Keetmanshoop resident who killed his girlfriend and severely injured his then one-year-old daughter because he allegedly saw a gay ghost making sexual advances towards him. His Legal Aid lawyer, Meriam Kandoni, then informed Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku that she needed a remand until...