Eba Kandovazu The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs spent N$2.5 million on funeral assistance for 363 veterans during the 2025/2026 financial year, minister Frans Kapofi told Parliament last week. Presenting the 2026/2027 budget motivation, Kapofi said the expenditure reflects government’s commitment to honouring veterans. “This demonstrates the government’s commitment to honouring veterans who contributed...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Legal Aid income threshold is outdated, leaving those in need of legal representation out in the cold. This was highlighted by Swapo parliamentarian Hilma Iita, who tabled a motion last week proposing 75% partial legal aid assistance for middle income earners to enable them to access justice. Iita highlighted the “justice gap”...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has described the late James Unomasa Uerikua not just as a politician but as a leader who was a voice for the voiceless and who strongly believed in unity, in bridging divides, and in the genuine empowerment of the most downtrodden. Uerikua, a Swapo member of Parliament and former governor of Otjozondjupa...
Rudolf Gaiseb Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare confirmed that the government is currently discussing the possible acquisition of a 10% stake in Rössing Uranium. The Namibian government currently holds less than 4% of the shares. The PM said the stake was originally held by South Africans during the apartheid era and, under the law of succession,...
The northern regions of Namibia, especially Ohangwena and parts of Omusati, have once again suffered severe flooding as water from Angola’s canals and rivers flows into the country. The floodwater, commonly known as efundja, have flooded low-lying regions, blocking access routes and disturbing daily activities. Oshikango, in the Ohangwena region, is among the most affected,...
SWAKOPMUND – Continuous engagement among water utilities operating in SADC is no longer optional but a necessity for effective service delivery. NamWater CEO Abraham Nehemia said this, adding that water utilities across SADC face various challenges in ensuring a continuous water supply in their respective countries. Nehemia was addressing his counterparts from Botswana, Eswatini and...
WINDHOEK – United States (US) Ambassador to Namibia John Giordano said his country wants to deepen its partnership with Namibia by focusing more on investment and energy. Giordano, in a social media post after meeting Mines and Energy Minister Modestus Amutse on Thursday, said the engagement focused on expanding US investment in Namibia’s offshore oil...
Auleria Wakudumo Okongo constituency councillor Efraim Shipindo has outlined his vision for expanding community development projects, enhancing infrastructure, and strengthening livelihoods in one of the most remote constituencies in the Ohangwena region. Shipindo stated that his passion for development began long before he took office, dating back to his time as a nurse at Olukula...
Community members in the Outapi constituency of Omusati region are set to benefit from a three-day free medical outreach programme aimed at improving access to healthcare services and information. The Omusati Medical Campaign Tour, themed ‘Northern Wellness Drive Vol. 3,’ is scheduled to take place in Outapi from 8 to 10 April. The programme is...
OMUTHIYA – Desalination plants and reverse osmosis systems will be constructed in the Oshikoto region to provide a permanent solution to water shortages affecting households, livestock and agriculture. The projects are expected to take three to four months to complete, with construction set to begin after the rainy season and finish before August this year....