Part of the reasons why Namibia was able to become a peaceful, stable and developing democracy quite early on was largely due to late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s fierceness, decisiveness and daring leadership. This is the view of Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani in his tribute to the late statesman. Nujoma, who died...
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Keetmans water taps run dry
KEETMANSHOOP – The residents of Keetmanshoop must find alternative sources of water for the next two days as supply interruptions and complete cut-offs will be experienced in some areas of the town. The national water utility, NamWater said this was due to unforseen maintenance and repair works which had caused interruptions. NamWater’s //Kharas regional head...
Shikongo lauds public for respecting law
Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has thanked Namibians for the manner in which they conducted themselves during the mourning of Founding President Sam Nujoma. Shikongo particularly thanked Namibians for ensuring a smooth and dignified send-off for Nujoma, who died on 08 February 2025. According to Shikongo, police officers were deployed...
Grace Mugabe reflects on Robert and Nujoma’s close bond
The former first lady of Zimbabwe, Grace Mugabe, on Thursday shared insights into the close relationship between her late husband, Zimbabwe’s former president Robert Mugabe, and Namibia’s late Founding President Sam Nujoma. Mugabe visited Nujoma’s wife Kovambo on Thursday at the family residence in Windhoek to express her condolences. Nujoma died on 8 February 2025....
Khoekhoegowab goes digital
Rudolf Gaiseb The new digital khoekhoegowab dictionary, Lexikhoe, will revolutionise the use, accessibility, interactivity and preservation of the indigenous language. The creator, Meidad Ovadia, is a linguistics student at the Hebrew University of Jerusalem, Israel. He is a guest lecturer at the University of Namibia (Unam). During a public lecture on Wednesday last week, Ovadia said...
Nujoma makes final public appearance
Otniel Hembapu Isai Sipunga Through song and dance, hundreds of Namibians yesterday swarmed the streets of Windhoek to bid a final farewell to the country’s Founding President Sam Nujoma, who will be laid to rest at the Heroes Acre tomorrow on the outskirts of the capital. Nujoma, who died on 8 February aged 95 in...
Ekandjo, Herunga in Swapo constitutional clash
Swapo stalwart and ex-Cabinet minister Jerry Ekandjo has accused party leaders of wanton disregard and violation of the former liberation movement’s constitution, rules and procedures. As a result, he asserted during an interview, the party continues losing popularity among the masses, hence its electoral decline in recent years. His remarks came days after the party’s...
Road caution urged during Nujoma proceedings
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has urged motorists and pedestrians to exercise caution on the roads during memorial services and street processions for Founding President Sam Nujoma. The Fund, in a media statement yesterday urged pedestrians to avoid running across roads or standing too close to the road during the activities. It also emphasised...
Farmers hope for bumper harvest
OSHAKATI – Farmers across the country are expressing optimism for a successful harvest following weeks of consistent rainfall. The much-needed rains have brought relief to many, restoring hope for a bumper yield after previous seasons of drought and uncertainty. They remain committed to working hard in their fields, expecting a fruitful harvest which will ensure...
RFA, RA, Outapi ink cooperation pact
The Outapi Town Council, Road Fund Administration and Roads Authority have joined forces by signing a two-year memorandum of understanding to improve the roads infrastructure at the town. This collaboration aims to clean streets, fix drainage damages and maintain road signs. Additionally, the agreement includes significant upgrades, such as upgrading a section of main road...









