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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
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...
Iuze Mukube Displaying confidence, composure and legal mastery, a hopeful Esi Schimming-Chase faced a rigorous public interview last Friday as she was advancing her candidacy for a seat on the apex court’s bench. The interview was held publicly at the Supreme Court of Namibia before four justices of the Judicial Service Commission. As the sole...
Adolf Kaure Election officials and some police officers will head to the polls for the 2025 Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections special voting day today across the country. This will take place at specific polling stations in all 120 constituencies and 59 local authorities. The eligibility for special voting is restricted to voters employed...
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...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA – For years, taxi operators and commuters in Ondangwa have struggled with a disorderly open space near a marula tree near ABC Open Market, where taxis gathered to pick up and drop off passengers. The Ondangwa Town Council has announced plans to construct a new taxi loading zone to replace the current...