Rudolf Gaiseb Labour minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has invoked Section 80 of the Labour Act to suspend the voluntary separation (VS) program at Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter. The move comes amid ongoing tensions between mine management and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN), who have been at odds over the program since May 2025. Yesterday morning,...
SWAKOPMUND – The power and potential of small-scale miners in Namibia should not be underestimated. They have carried communities, such as Uis, through economic hardship and now deserve to be fully empowered and integrated into the mainstream mining sector. These were the remarks of Tekla Mutero, president of the Emerging Miners Association of Namibia. Uis...
Auleria Wakudumo OSHINYADHILA – A wave of shock and heartbreak has gripped the Oshinyadhila community following reports of multiple tombstones, headstones and grave ledgers stolen from Omakakala Cemetery in recent weeks. The cemetery, located in Oshinyadhila village in the Oshana region, has become a target for criminals allegedly stealing granite and marble memorials to resell...
Chelva Wells South African actress, producer and businesswoman, Connie Ferguson, spent time in Windhoek over the weekend, where she delivered a compelling keynote address at a business summit offering practical lessons drawn from her personal and professional journey in entertainment and entrepreneurship. Ferguson, who co-founded Ferguson Films with her late husband Shona Ferguson, shared with...
Standard Bank Namibia has invested N$40 million in a blueberry farming initiative. This forms part of reinforcing its commitment to sustainable growth and agricultural development. In a media statement released on Monday, Standard Bank said it partnered with Namibia Berries in a collaborative effort to transform Namibia’s agriculture sector. “This landmark investment supports Namibia Berries,...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Acting regional health director for the Kavango East region chief health programme officer Haita Sitareni has raised concerns over the Rundu State Hospital’s aging vehicle fleet and limited infrastructure. Speaking during an engagement with the Kavango Traditional Leaders Forum recently, he noted that the hospital’s main patient transport bus, which ferries...
KARASBURG – Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Lucia Iipumbu, has emphasised the importance of resourcing government offices with adequate staff and infrastructure to ensure efficient service delivery, especially in remote areas such as Karasburg. She made these remarks earlier this week during the official opening of the newly constructed Karasburg sub-regional office....
Former Nanso president Gelasius Haingura urged young people to shift away from a culture of blame and instead reflect on how they can contribute to improving situations. “Ask yourself, how did I assist the person I want to blame? In answering that, we can begin to solve the problems our country faces today,” he said....
IMPALILA – Swapo member of the National Assembly, Austin Samupwa, has called on young people to take vocational training seriously, stressing its potential to transform the economy. Samupwa made the remarks at Impalila on Wednesday, while addressing young members of the Seventh-day Adventist (SDA) Church. The SDA youth had gathered at Impalila Camp for a...
Hilma Nakanduungile EENHANA – The Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture in the Ohangwena region has officially launched its Customer Service Charter. The launch took place on Friday at the directorate’s regional headquarters in Eenhana. Speaking at the event, Chairperson of the Ohangwena Regional Council, Erickson Ndawanifa, described the charter as a...