George Sanzila VICTORIA FALLS – The Parliament of Namibia is on the verge of enacting important legislation to ensure the effective use and management of artificial intelligence (AI). The legislature recognises the significant role AI plays in strengthening democratic governance and modernising legislative processes. These were the remarks of the Speaker of the National Assembly...
Lahja Nashuuta A parliamentary committee has uncovered potential mismanagement of funds meant to finance youth business initiatives across the country’s 121 constituencies. Nantu-Likwafela, the company appointed to run the government’s 121 constituency youth enterprises initiative, has denied claims that it withheld funds or delayed payments meant to drive youth entrepreneurship. The initiative is aimed at...
RUNDU – The Shadikongoro Irrigation Project in Kavango East’s Mukwe constituency is facing significant losses. It struggles to harvest 290 hectares of maize due to the persistent unavailability of a combine harvester.The government-owned project has, for the past few years, relied on hiring machinery from other irrigation schemes. However, such schemes are also facing similar...
IMPALILA ISLAND – Former Kabbe South councillor and new National Assembly member John Likando expressed full confidence in his party’s ability to retain the constituency at the upcoming by-election. He said the constituency has long been a Swapo stronghold, noting that the party has continuously responded to the needs of the community. Addressing a Swapo...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Messages of condolence are continuing to pour in for the fallen Church of Africa deputy bishop, Ngetujame Zacheus Makari, who died on Saturday. Makari was an instrumental figure in society and admired by many. He was a community activist in addition to spreading the biblical gospel. Members of his church and community valued...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Chief Ananias Soroseb of the Hai//omsan Royal House said his community feels left out of the discussion relating to the 1904-08 genocide committed on Namibian soil, where their forebears were among the casualties. He said they were shocked by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s speech at the official Genocide Remembrance Day last week. “That is...
Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti officially opened the Victoria Private School at Dordabis on Monday. He encouraged the first batch of learners to take their studies seriously.The school’s establishment was made possible by an investment of N$40 million by Russian investor Rashid Sardarov, who owns the Marula Game Ranch. The school, which will be free...
OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Totem Expo is a vibrant annual celebration that goes beyond a mere display of cultural symbols. At its heart, the expo is dedicated to promoting culture and ensuring the vital transmission of clan identity, particularly among the Ovawambo clans. The annual event started in 2012 and involves commercial activities and a...
Deputy Prime Minister and minister of industries, mines and energy, Natangwe Ithete has called on Africans to be self-reliant. Ithete, who is the chairperson of the African Regional Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction Bureau, was speaking during the 2025 Global Platform for Disaster Risk Reduction event in Geneva, Switzerland on Monday. The event held from...
The Capricorn Foundation has committed N$2 million to fighting hunger and malnutrition in Namibia.The foundation in a statement on Monday said it has committed N$600 000 to the Gondwana Meal4Two Programme for the provision of nutritional meals across the country. In addition, N$1.4 million will be provided to Genesis Namibia to address malnutrition in Omaheke.Quintin...