Rudolf Gaiseb In strides to fight crime and promote public safety, the Namibian Police launched a Criminal Intelligence Analytical Unit in Windhoek recently. The unit will foster proactive crime prevention, ensure strategic resource deployment and enhance capacity for informed decision-making. Deputy Inspector General for Administration, Anne-Marie Nainda, highlighted that the policing landscape is volatile, and...
Rudolf Gaiseb Deputy prime minister Natangwe Ithete, who chairs the Economics and Public Administration Parliamentary Standing Committee, recommends enhanced regulatory frameworks for State-owned enterprises. This is to ensure effective and efficient service delivery within the public sector. He stated that improving the sector requires greater alignment of national policies with strategic development priorities. “The committee...
In her maiden national budget statement, recently-appointed finance minister Ericah Shafudah yesterday tabled a cautious and conservative yet pro-growth budget of N$106.3 billion for the 2025/26 financial year. However, the budget also comes with an increase in excise duties on the consumption of alcohol and tobacco, which took effect on 12 March 2025. The largest...
In the corridors of power, every detail matters, and each ticking second counts. For decades now, two key figures have operated in the shadows while ensuring seamless execution of presidential duties. We are referring here to Tuhafeni Modesto, who ensures order and diplomacy, while commissioner Johan Ndjaronguru is the security man. In political lexicon, they...
Chevla Wells The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced that heavy rains between 17 and 21 March have damaged graves at the Gammams Cemetery, and worsened road conditions across the city. “We encourage families to visit the cemetery to assess any potential damage and arrange for necessary repairs,” the CoW the statement read.It said those...
Uakutura Kambeakua OPUWO – The Namibian Police Force’s commander in the Kunene region, commissioner James Nderura, has urged motorists and pedestrians to refrain from crossing flooded rivers following heavy downpours recorded here over the past three weeks. Speaking to Nampa on Wednesday, he emphasised the dangers of crossing or attempting to navigate flooded rivers, noting...
ONDANGWA – Acting Northern Electricity Distributor (Nored) CEO Toivo Shovaleka has revealed that between June 2024 and now, the company has recorded a total of 13 electrical incidents, including seven fatalities. “Out of these, six community members were injured,” he stated during a briefing held at Ondangwa in the Oshana region on Tuesday. The meeting...
Auleria Wakudumo Over five centres in the northern regions are experiencing delays in the pension fund distribution due to floods. Northern branch manager at Epupa Gerhard Nautoro stated that five centres in Oshana region experienced delays due to flooding. Three centres are set to receive their pension funds today. Two more centres in the Kunene...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Institute for Public Policy Research executive director Graham Hopwood said deep fakes and voice cloning generated with artificial intelligence as well as topics like immigration, race, gender and nationalism are exacerbated by disinformation. This creates ‘us vs them’ divisive narratives. He asserted that disinformation is worsening and being laundered through legitimate sources,...
The City of Windhoek is undergoing significant changes, both in terms of development and service delivery, as well as in its leadership. In January, the city council elected Ndeshihafela Larandja of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) as the new mayor. In her acceptance speech, she pledged to prioritise the provision of basic services, economic...