SWAKOPMUND – Three more Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) heavyweights resigned from the party on Monday. They joined the ruling party, Swapo. The trio are Antonius Muremi, a member of the national executive committee, as well as the couple Launa and Imanuel Garosab, who also served in the same committee. The couple, in a letter...
Zebald Ngaruka OTJIMANANGOMBE – Hundreds of Ovambanderu and other sympathisers are expected to descend on Okahandja this weekend to bid farewell to their revered leader, Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua. Katjirua, who was an Ovambanderu traditional authority’s senior councillor, died on 27 April and will be buried on Sunday. The burial ceremony will be the last in...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the defence ministry, through the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), to safeguard the country’s new military assets for future generations. Her statement follows the official unveiling of two newly acquired Shaanxi Y-9E aircraft on Wednesday at the Hosea Kutako International Airport. Speaking after a high-level inspection ceremony attended by Vice President...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – Over 20 mothers who receive their child support money at the Rundu Magistrate’s Court have expressed frustration over payment delays. The Maintenance Act 9 of 2003 mandates financial support for children, but the mothers say its implementation has not been effective, leading to delays and difficulties.“We have been struggling and fighting...
Lahja Nashuuta Swapo Member of Parliament Austin Samupwa has called for an increase in funding for Namibia’s Judiciary to enable the country to fulfil both national and international legal obligations. He was making his input to the ministry’s N$600 million budget debate following its tabling by justice minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel. Immanuel said the funds...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Ministry of Industries, Mines and Energy has allocated N$393.3 million for energy supply in the 2025/2026 financial year. The largest amount in the ministry’s budget will contribute to efforts to achieve universal access to electricity by 2040. The ministry’s total budget is N$939.5 million. Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete, who also...
The adage that “a good dancer knows when to leave the stage” simply implies that it is crucial to recognise when to move on from a situation, even if it has been enjoyable or successful, before it becomes detrimental. It is an expression former National Unity Democratic Organisation secretary general Joseph Kauandenge (JK) claims to...
Lahja Nashuuta Sergeant George Shilongo Shikwanyu is a shining example of dedication, integrity and community-driven leadership. As the second-in-command administrative officer at the Maltahöhe police station, he views his role not just as a job, but also as a calling to protect and support the community he serves. “I am a Sergeant First Class,” Shikwanyu...
The old sayings, “Injustice anywhere is a threat to justice everywhere,” and “The only thing necessary for the triumph of evil is for good men to do nothing”, echoed loudly as we pen this week’s editorial. However, we will not get tired, relent or equivocate in bringing to your attention how evil a society we...
In Part 1, I mentioned that the process of the allocation of supervisors and students’ doctoral research proposals in most universities usually takes undue time, running to months and months on end. Once this frustrating process is complete, and you have your supervisors and proposal approved, introduce yourself to your supervisors and prove to them...