LIKE a great dancer who knows when to leave the stage, several familiar faces in Namibia’s body politic – some who have become household names – are exiting the political stage. In this piece, as the curtain falls on an era of seasoned political stewardship, some open up about their time in politics. Those who...
In Otjinene, a small bakery known as Omboroto Yetu is fighting for survival due to competition brought to its doorsteps by established entities allegedly deploying unfair pricing. At the moment, Omboroto Yetu is grappling with the harsh realities of competition from larger corporations, particularly in light of aggressive promotional strategies by Shoprite and Namib Mills,...
Lylie Joel NKURENKURU – Illegal timber harvesting in the Kavango West region remains an ongoing problem, despite a sharp decline in recent years. While timber harvesting has decreased following the suspension of permits in 2019 due to legal violations, illegal cross-border timber trafficking continues to undermine conservation efforts. The ban was lifted in 2023, and...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (Nored), has reached a notable achievement in its Token Identifier (TID) Rollover project, having recorded 121 697 prepaid meters that have been updated in its jurisdiction.This is contained in Nored’s report shared with Nampa on Monday, following the company’s annual general meeting (AGM) held in Opuwo...
PRESIDENT Nangolo Mbumba’s State visit to Cuba has laid a strong foundation for future cooperation between the two countries. It focused on science, economic diversification and infrastructural development, which partnership promises to deliver tangible benefits to both nations. This was confirmed by presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari yesterday. He provided this publication with the summation of...
RUNDU – With a population of more than 100 000, the town of Rundu is in dire need of a district hospital, National Council vice chairperson Victoria Kauma has said. Kauma is also the Rundu Urban constituency councillor. Currently, the town only has an intermediate hospital, which is overwhelmed with district hospital functions, affecting quality...
On 31 December 2023, as per the tradition that characterised much of his presidency, the late president Hage Geingob christened 2024 ‘The Year of Expectations,’ marching towards shared prosperity, a promise of better opportunities, and developing bigger expectations and ambitions. It is that time of the year again to reflect on the highs and lows,...
As 2024 draws to a close, Namibia’s economic outlook demonstrates tenacity in the face of adversity. This year brought to light the challenges of restoring stability in a world that is changing quickly, from the Bank of Namibia navigating rate cuts, to an imbalanced economic recovery and a reassessment of oil discovery, green hydrogen and...
December is a time to reflect, celebrate our triumphs and accomplishments, or simply rejoice in the fact that we made it from January to December. As the year ends, we look back on 2024 – a year filled with both challenges and victories, a year that will be remembered for its trials and the resilience...
Namibia is on the path to achieving food self-sufficiency through a robust plan to diversify and intensify agricultural practices. This was stated by outgoing agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein. Beyond 21 March 2025, he will hang up his political gloves after years of duty in the public service, first as a technocrat, deputy minister and then...