Abraham Mwanyekange The Minister of Health and Social Services, Esperance Luvindao, has called for urgent national unity to fight malaria. This is as Namibia faces a sharp rise in cases and deaths. Speaking during the World Malaria Day 2026 commemoration in Ruacana, the minister said the day must be more than just a ceremony. “It...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – Isolated thundershowers across southern Namibia ahead of the seasonal drop in temperatures are raising safety concerns for communities, motorists and farmers. The intermittent storms have already caused flash floods, damaged road infrastructure and created slippery driving conditions. In some areas, lightning strikes have also been reported, posing a serious risk to...
OKONGO – Nearly N$500 000 was raised during the Omaludi Agricultural Festival gala dinner held at the Okongo Village Council on Saturday in the Ohangwena region. The event raised a total of N$497 200, with Hangala Group as the top contributor, pledging N$50 000. The Omaludi Agricultural Festival brings farmers together to showcase cattle, compete...
Dalene Kooper KEETMANSHOOP – This year’s much-anticipated Nama Cultural Festival aims to safeguard the heritage of the Nama people and traditions. The festival is set to take place in May, promising a vibrant celebration of heritage, identity and unity among the Nama people. Chairperson of the organising committee Dawid Eigub said the festival was born...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Landless People’s Movement has described the Ministry of Works and Transport’s actions towards employees at the Roads Authority as victimisation. Speaking in Parliament last week, LPM parliamentarian David Eigub accused works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi of creating instability at the Roads Authority. “The minister seems to be creating deliberate chaos at...
ONDANGWA – In a correctional system often defined by overcrowding and strained resources, Oluno Correctional Facility in the Oshana region is quietly proving that a different model is possible. During a recent inspection, the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu described the facility as a standout example of how correctional institutions...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to defend and strengthen the country’s democracy. He said the legacy of founding National Assembly Speaker Mose Tjitendero must guide future generations. She was speaking at Heroes Acre on Sunday during the 20th commemoration of Tjitendero’s passing, alongside former president Nangolo Mbumba and other leaders. Nandi-Ndaitwah described Tjitendero...
Adolf Kaure Swapo Party President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged party leaders and members to remain guided by the values and principles that have sustained the movement for over six decades. She was speaking to more than 1 000 people during the party’s 66th anniversary celebrations, which also marked the official inauguration of the new Swapo...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH– Herbert George ‘Jacky’ Britz was officially coronated as the eighth Kaptein of the Rehoboth Baster Gemeente (community) Traditional Authority on Friday. This marks a significant milestone after years of leadership disputes and legal processes. The ceremony, held at the Paulus Congregation of the Evangelical Lutheran Church, brought together political leaders, traditional authorities,...
Iran has indicated it is ready to support Namibia with fuel supplies if shortages arise, while also blaming the United States (US) for blocking progress in renewed ceasefire talks. In an exclusive interview with the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation last Thursday, Iranian ambassador to Namibia Mohammad Beigi said his country remains committed to peace but will...