National Unity Democratic Organisation secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has denied any links to the newly established Association for Localised Interest (ASOLI) movement. ASOLI was recently registered with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). Growing murmurs linking Kauandenge to ASOLI comes just days after the veteran politician announced his plans to formally tender his resignation as...
Lahja Nashuuta The ruling Swapo Party has denied spying on its Members of Parliament (MPs) following the surprise electoral defeat of one of its own, Fenny Tutjavi, to the Landless People’s Movement’s Utaara Mootu. Swapo MPs have since been scratching their heads over who among them voted for Mootu. The duo squared off for the...
New Era Publication Corporation (NEPC) has formalised a landmark partnership with Netball Namibia (NN), marking a significant step forward in the promotion and coverage of the sport across the country. Speaking at the signing ceremony yesterday, NEPC chief executive officer Christof Maletsky praised the impact of sponsors MTC’s involvement in the sport, noting how the...
With final preparations underway ahead of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s first State of the Nation Address (Sona), the question on many people’s lips is whether Namibia’s new chapter will be met with fresh urgency, or familiar reassurances. The Sona is a constitutional act that reinforces the essence of democracy as a government by the people for...
GAM – Empathy, courage, humility and kindness perfectly sum up the angelic life of 55-year-old Uandaa Kamutati. For over two decades now, she has remained a rare voice for humanity for Gam settlement’s downtrodden community. Kamutati, a devoted wife and self-employed mother, has dedicated her life and soul to the wellbeing and upliftment of Gam’s...
Rudolf Gaiseb A storm is brewing at the Auas Primary School in the heart of Katutura, where disgruntled parents and community members and the school’s management are at loggerheads. It is alleged that the staff and principal are plotting to remove the Khoekhoegowab (KKG) language from the school. At the centre of the brouhaha is...
Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has stated that the Katutura Intermediate Hospital has seen a 50% increase in patient admissions, compared to previous years. The situation has forced many to wait for hours and in some cases, even days – before receiving treatment. “Such conditions are fundamentally unacceptable. Mothers giving birth have had to endure...
National Unity Democratic Organisation’s outgoing secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has warned that growing internal factional squabbles, an outdated political programme and a changing political landscape pose serious threats to the party. He said this in a missive, seen by this publication, addressed to party supremo Utjiua Muinjangue and other top brass. He informed them of...
Lahja Nashuuta Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has halted the procurement of 30 locomotives from a company in the United States by TransNamib. He confirmed that TransNamib had initially planned to procure the locomotives. However, there were concerns about the risks associated with single-source manufacturers. This decision follows a question raised by Job Amupanda, the leader...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) says there is a need for youth engagement in the national budgeting process, where young voices influence decisions about resource allocation. Namibian youth recently engaged with policymakers, entrepreneurs, and thought leaders at the green-carpet event hosted by Nanso at the Namibian College of Open Learning in Windhoek...