WALVIS BAY – Dozens of workers from Etosha Fishing, one of Namibia’s oldest fish-canning factories, say they are caught in a downward spiral of poverty, hunger, and hopelessness after years of inconsistent employment. What was once a source of dignity and livelihood has become a daily struggle for survival, they say. Many of the workers...
Debt has become a lifestyle, and that’s a problem. Over the past decade, Namibia has witnessed a mushrooming of micro-lenders and cash loan businesses. While their services are legal and can sometimes be necessary, many operate with minimal regulation, predatory practices, and poor credit controls, pushing thousands of salaried workers into a dangerous cycle of...
The alleged tribal confrontations that recently erupted at Otjinene in the Omaheke region, if indeed are found to be ethnic tensions as many are asserting, are strongly condemnable and very unfortunate. Otjinene, a sparsely populated constituency of about 7 000 inhabitants, was on Monday this week rocked by violent clashes following the death of a...
Stefanus Nambara EKONDJO – The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has officially handed over a newly constructed building to Ekondjo Primary School, a rural school in Kavango West, valued at N$2.4 million. The facility comprises four classrooms, a storeroom, an administration block with a master office, a strong room, a reception area, additional office...
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Nathalia /Goagoses has called for deliberate inclusivity in Namibia’s tourism industry. She said the sector must benefit all Namibians, particularly those from previously disadvantaged backgrounds. She highlighted the skewed nature of the industry, where profits and opportunities continue to bypass locals, especially the youth and rural communities. Despite the challenges brought...
Rauna Kalola The Ministry of Health and Social Services in the Erongo region is set to roll out the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccination campaign from 4 to 15 August 2025, aimed at girls aged 9 to 14. This marks a major step forward in the region’s long-term cervical cancer prevention strategy, which also encompasses regular...
Namibia and South Africa share warm relations that are deeply rooted in the joint struggle against colonialism and apartheid. Namibia’s stability and strong economic ties make it a natural strategic partner for South Africa. The two countries enjoy excellent and expanding bilateral cooperation across all levels, evidenced by the signing of over 150 agreements and...
Lahja Nashuuta Hastings Ntema may not wear a suit or sit behind a desk, but his daily efforts help keep the wheels of government turning smoothly. A dedicated worker at the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security in Windhoek, Ntema is the kind of public servant whose contributions are often overlooked but are...
WALVIS BAY – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has raised concerns over ongoing corruption in State-owned enterprises (SOEs), calling for ethical leadership and accountability. Her message, delivered by Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi during the SOE annual general meeting in Walvis Bay yesterday, sounded a stern warning against unethical behaviour. “Corruption is never accidental. It...
Namibia finds itself in a delicate position, where cement supply outweighs demand or market. This is according to the country’s largest cement manufacturer, Ohorongo Cement, which remains adamant that the domestic market, in its current form, is not large enough to sustain two cement manufacturers. The reasoning is that Namibia currently has demand for about...