At a vibrant ceremony held at State House, African leaders gathered in Windhoek, their faces radiant with joy as they arrived in Namibia to witness the historic inauguration of the country’s first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The dignitaries included President Samia Suluhu Hassan of Tanzania, who was the guest of honour; Cyril Ramaphosa (South Africa);...
Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – Following last year’s dismal performance at the national polls, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe has called for deep introspection and strategic renewal among party members. Ngaringombe made the remarks at the opening of the party’s week-long capacity-building workshop for regional coordinators and local authority leaders, which started at...
Rudolf Gaiseb Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia director Ben Schernick said reducing obesity in the country will decrease diseases and significantly lower costs for public health. Speaking at a media engagement last Thursday, the director of the non-profit organisation said by removing sugar from the Value Added Tax (VAT) exemption list, the government...
OMUTHIYA – National power utility NamPower is in the process of electrifying 13 schools in the Oshikoto region, with completion set for 31 March 2026. Oshikoto Regional Council economist, Tobias Shipatuleni during the regional development coordination committee meeting in Omuthiya last week, said the electrification is done by Multi Solutions CC and the site was...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah wasted no time in stamping her authority on the country’s executive branch. On Saturday, she unveiled a bold and restructured Cabinet which signalled a shift in governance. In her first major act since assuming office, the country’s first female Head of State executed a series of sweeping changes, merging ministries, abolishing redundancies...
The 8th Parliament kicked off in style on Thursday, ushering in a new crop of lawmakers ready to shake things up in the legislative chambers. The mood was a mix of anticipation, excitement and political tension as returning heavyweights sized up fresh recruits, while the ruling party’s grip on the House took a new turn....
Last Thursday as the clock was ticking, former president Nangolo Mbumba took time to dish out advice to both President- Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the Namibian nation at large. He urged Namibians, particularly the youth, to maintain their good health and refrain from spending money on alcohol and barbeque for pleasure, emphasising the importance of saving...
Eba Kandovazu Then minister of health Dr Kalumbi Shangula commissioned a N$16 million Cobalt-60 radiotherapy machine at the Oncology Unit of the Windhoek Central Hospital on Monday last week. In his address, he stressed the machine will assist in effectively fighting cancer in Namibia and save thousands of lives. “The ministry took the decision to...
IIHONGO – Twelve-year-old Salom Samuel Shangula survived five days in the Etosha National Park by drinking rainwater that had accumulated in elephant footprints and sleeping under the trees. Acting regional commander of the Namibian Police Force, deputy commissioner Titus Ekandjo said Shangula went missing while collecting mopane worms with his grandmother, Lahja Kambonde, on 23...
Heavy rains have caused significant disruptions, with several bridges severely damaged and key roads closed in Windhoek. One of the most-affected areas is the B1 road, 30 kilometres south of Windhoek, where continuous rainfall caused severe damage to a bridge, leading to its closure on Thursday. The B1 is a vital route for commuters from...