‘The Baobab tree has fallen, but its roots remain’ is the theme for this year’s national tree-planting day in late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s honour. Yesterday, Namibians from all walks of life, united in their diversity, planted trees across the country in Nujoma’s honour, planting a legacy which will continue to grow in leaps and...
OKAHANDJA – Donned in their traditional green, white and black colours, hundreds of Ovambanderu and other sympathisers from various parts of the country thronged the town of Okahandja over the weekend to pay their final respects to Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua. The revered senior traditional councillor of the Ovambanderu community and admired nation-builder was laid to...
Auleria Wakudumo OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Town Council is facing mounting challenges in accommodating the rising number of street vendors, with both open markets and satellite markets teeming. Spokesperson Katarina Kamari said the town is experiencing a daily influx of vendors, making it difficult to allocate them space in the designated markets. “Our main open...
Charmaine Boois MARIENTAL – The Gochas community in the Hardap region held a peaceful march and a memorial service on Thursday in remembrance of the three girls who were brutally murdered in Okahandja. The chairperson of the Gochas Village Council, Theresa Cloete, told Nampa local church leaders had approached the council with the idea, and...
OMHEDI – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged all traditional authorities to strongly condemn and abhor corruption in whatever shape or form it manifests itself. “Citizens, investors and visitors alike must not be subjected to additional payments for services rendered by public servants or any other service providers in this country. I must say corruption can...
OTJIWARONGO – Members of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) in Otjiwarongo have officially commenced land servicing activities in Extension 14 in Orwetoveni. This marks a significant step towards addressing the town’s housing needs.Stella Kakumai, treasurer of the SDFN Otjiwarongo group, expressed excitement about the project, which began with the digging of trenches for...
Lahja Nashuuta Former National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) secretary general Josef Kauandenge officially launched his new political formation, the Association for Localised Interests (Asoli), in Windhoek last week. Addressing the gathering, Kauandenge emphasised that Asoli is not just another name on the ballot paper,but “a vision born from frustration, shaped by experience and fuelled by...
Lahja Nashuuta The National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) has once again postponed its elective congress, this time to an unspecified date in 2026. The announcement was made by party vice president and Aminius constituency councillor Peter Kazongomuinja during a press conference in Windhoek last week. He cited ongoing internal challenges and the party’s preparations for...
ONIIPA – Prime minister Elijah Ngurare has urged churches to continue collaborating with the government in addressing societal issues, raising awareness of government policies and projects, and promoting unity and reconciliation. He made these remarks during a church service at the Oniipa Parish Church on Sunday morning. Addressing the congregation, he highlighted the vital role...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has allocated N$4 billion to higher education. “This budget seeks to support the phased implementation of free higher education and vocational training across all public higher education institutions and government-owned vocational training centres,” education minister Sanet Steenkamp motivated the budget in Parliament last...