Lahja Nashuuta Like him or hate him, Joseph Kauandenge has cemented himself as an omnipresent figure in contemporary Namibian politics. He is not going anywhere anytime soon, either. He surprised the nation on Monday by unveiling the Association for Localised Interests (Asoli), weeks after denying any ties to it. It is a newly-registered political movement,...
OSHIKANGO – Inspector General of the Namibian Police Joseph Shikongo has warned individuals involved in smuggling fuel at Oshikango to stop attacking and robbing Namibians at the border. “Behave at all times whenever you are trading. Don’t harm our people because they are innocent,” he stressed. Shikongo was speaking to traders, predominantly from neigbouring Angola,...
OSHILEMBA – “For where two or three are gathered in my name, there am I among them,” reads the biblical book of Matthew 18:20. This scripture rang true on Sunday as members of the Oshilemba Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (ELCIN) parish gathered in joyful celebration for the official inauguration of their newly-rebuilt church building,...
ONGWEDIVA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to reject negativity, and instead embrace peace and love as guiding principles for building a better society. Speaking at the Girl Guides Association of Namibia’s Thinking Day celebration at the Elcin Church in Ongwediva on Saturday, the President passionately advocated for the growth and support of...
OMAIMBI – Former Ohangwena governor and philanthropist Usko Nghaamwa as well as prominent businessman Pinehas Nambadi have committed to constructing a community clinic at Omaimbi farm in the Amuteya district of the Ondonga Traditional Authority. Nghaamwa said the idea to build a clinic in this area of Oshikoto region arose from the significant distances residents...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – San students are increasingly pursuing higher education with aspirations to contribute to their communities. One such exemplary student is Petrus Askoek, a determined young man hailing from the Tsjaka Ben Hur settlement in the Omaheke region. His dedication to education culminated in the achievement of a Junior Primary Education Diploma from...
Auleria Wakudumo Deputy Prime Minister Natangwe Ithete has highlighted the critical need to provide affordable electricity to all Namibians. He said access to power should never be a barrier to progress, opportunity or quality of life. Ithete added that the N$100 million investment by Premier Energy through Oshakati Premier Electric is more than an infrastructure...
Andreas Thomas National Union of Namibian Workers’ (NUNW) secretary general Job Muniaro said the original goal of advocating for workers’ rights during the colonial period is still relevant today, as workers continue to face challenges in the workplace. He told Nampa last week that nothing has changed because employees still work under unwarranted circumstances, hence...
Moses Magadza SADC Parliamentary Forum (PF) president Justin Tokely has praised Namibia’s longstandingcommitment to regional parliamentary cooperation. Tokely also called for renewed support as the Forum moves towards becoming a fully-fledged SADC Regional Parliament. Speaking during a courtesy call on the Speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila last week, Tokely, who is the Speaker...
Rudolf Gaiseb In her maiden speech, Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament Ottilie Haitota implored the government to declare a housing state of emergency. This is to speed up the construction of housing for the population, with a minimum of 100 000 units within four years. “These and other developmental interventions proposed in...