President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday told world leaders at the G20 Summit in Johannesburg that the current global financial system is worsening poverty and threatening economic stability, urging major economies to reform debt rules and ensure fairer development for all. Speaking during the session on inclusive and sustainable economic growth on the African continent for...
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ECN ready to roll
With only two days before Namibians vote, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it is fully ready for Wednesday’s Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, after correcting all ballot paper discrepancies and delivering materials to every region. This assurance was given on Saturday by ECN Chief Electoral and Referenda Officer Peter Shaama, who delivered...
Namibia needs US$15b for climate goals
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told the G20 Summit in Johannesburg on Saturday that Namibia needs US$15 billion to meet its climate goals, warning world leaders that the country cannot meet its adaptation needs without major international support. Speaking during the high-level session on disaster risk reduction, climate change, the just energy transition and food systems, the...
Congo fever outbreak confirmed
Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed a Crimean Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) outbreak in the Khomas region. This follows the death of a patient who was admitted to a Windhoek health facility on 18 November 2025 with suspected CCHF and passed away the following day. Laboratory results have since verified...
Nappa prioritises electrification
Lissony Njembo Namibia Progressive Party (Nappa) co-founder Penda Negonga says the party will contest in the upcoming regional council elections in Samora Marchel, Tobias Hainyeko, Mpungu constituencies and in the Windhoek local authority elections. Negonga announced that the party plans to introduce a temporary local authority levy for individuals and businesses, aimed at generating close...
Nandi-Ndaitwah urges youth to vote correctly
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday used a youth engagement event in Tobias Hainyeko constituency to directly urge young voters to protect Swapo’s control in next week’s election, repeatedly asking the crowd whether they were “going to vote correctly” as she acknowledged the party’s incoming regional and municipal coordinators. At the same time, she called for...
NNN urges defence graduates to remain alert
Matheus David President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia’s security forces must remain alert, innovative, and prepared for a rapidly changing world. She made the remarks as she officiated the graduation of 35 senior officers at the Namibia Command and Staff College on Friday in Okahandja. Speaking at the senior command and staff course graduation ceremony, the...
Erongo ready for elections
Rauna Kakola As Namibia approaches the 2025 Regional and Local Authorities Elections on Wednesday, the Erongo region has positioned itself as one of the most prepared in the country, both administratively and in terms of its broader development agenda. Speaking on behalf of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), Eeden Gowases, Returning Officer for Walvis...
Editorial – Deteriorating service levels concerning
Accountability, responsibility and service to the people needs to be addressed in this great Republic of the braves. There appears to be a lack of urgency when handling matters that require service. We are just not into serving – at least not at the level where tasks are completed at levels that are acceptable. This...
Know Your Civil Servant – A calling beyond the stethoscope
Taimi Haihambo In the heart of Namibia’s healthcare system stands Dr. Milton Allistair Dax, a dedicated medical professional whose story embodies commitment, compassion, and leadership. As the acting senior medical officer in the Urology Department at Windhoek Central Hospital, Dr. Dax has devoted his career to ensuring that every Namibian has access to quality medical...









