Zebaldt Ngaruka Desiree Masheshe, a member of the formerly marginalised San community, made a landmark achievement after she was recently appointed to the Development Bank of Namibia board. Masheshe, a qualified lawyer, is a development planner for the Omaheke region. She was added to the board together with Bonifasis Siteketa and Gerson Kamatuka. The trio...
OTUANI – In a region often overlooked, where resources are scarce and distances vast, one man has proven that determination can triumph over limitation. Opuwo Rural constituency councillor Westen Muharukua, who entered office through a 2021 by-election, said he has transformed his community with projects that rival those of full-term councillors. This was all without...
The boy child is often perceived as strong, emotionless and resilient by default. Society has painted a picture of a man who must endure silently, provide without complaint, and succeed without faltering. But today, I want to say to every boy and man reading this: you are allowed to feel, seek help and grow into...
Kavivetrue Virere Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has called for a reform of the government’s approach to empowering Small and Medium-sized Enterprises (SMEs), criticising the current system as severely flawed. Yesterday, Nekundi met with SMEs in Windhoek, to discuss their challenges in delivering on government projects and collaboratively explore solutions. The minister emphasised...
KATIMA MULILO – Farmers and traders in the Zambezi region have expressed concerns about limited market access, the damaging effects of prolonged droughts, and the urgent need for improved support in value addition and infrastructure development. During a stakeholder meeting in Katima Mulilo yesterday, they complained that without reliable markets and resilient infrastructure, their livelihoods...
Lahja Nashuuta August 26 Holdings, a company owned by the ministry of defence, has distanced itself from the ongoing financial woes of Enercon Namibia, stating that it is not obligated to settle the company’s debts. This follows concerns raised by Enercon employees over unpaid salaries, as well as public questions regarding August 26’s role as...
OSHAKATI – Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge warned regional public institutions that no funds should be returned to the Treasury due to poor planning or neglect. At the region’s inaugural high-level meeting with public institution leaders in Oshakati on Tuesday morning, the governor revealed that Oshana has been granted N$357 million for the 2025/2026 financial year...
SWAKOPMUND – Long queues, overcrowding and a lack of privacy greeted members of the National Council’s Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs during their oversight visit to health facilities in Swakopmund and Walvis Bay on Tuesday. These challenges were observed at the Tamariskia Clinic, which is currently servicing all residents of Swakopmund...
Taimi Haihambo OSHALI – In the heart of Oshali village in the Ohangwena region, a group of dedicated rural parents, whose children attend Sackaria Shikudule Combined School have come together to build hostel facilities, making it easier for their children to stay closer to school and focus on their studies. Ileni Hilaria, one of the...
Ali Negumbo Amidst the busy traffic and tall office buildings of Windhoek’s downtown area, an often-overlooked economic force continues to thrive on the city’s sidewalks. Informal street vendors, many of them young and unemployed single mothers, line the pavements selling fruit, clothes, phone accessories and handmade crafts – not just to make a living, but...