Lahja Nashuuta The Swapo Party central committee’s decision to endorse president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as party president unopposed does not contradict the party’s constitution, nor does it violate any standing rules of the party. This is the view of Swapo veteran and former central committee member, Nahas Angula. Nandi-Ndaitwah was endorsed at an extraordinary meeting of...
Maggie Thomas ONGWEDIVA – For many Namibians, Founding Father Sam Nujoma was more than just a political leader. He was a symbol of revolution, resilience and national pride. However, for those Namibians who had the opportunity to study in Cuba during the liberation struggle, the connection was even deeper. They remember Nujoma not just as...
ONGWEDIVA – Namibia should prepare for additional rainfall anticipated in mid-March, which may worsen existing flooding in both southern and northern regions. The Namibia Meteorological Service’s (NMS) chief forecaster Odilo Kgobetsi said, the country could experience more rain during March. “As the Cuvelai River in Angola often contributes to flooding in Namibia, we will alert...
KATIMA MULILO – The University of Namibia (Unam) has honoured Founding President Sam Nujoma for his instrumental role in shaping higher education in Namibia, describing him as the architect of the country’s premier university. As president, Nujoma also served as Unam’s founding chancellor from April 1993 to November 2011. His vision and dedication to education...
KEETMANSHOOP – Chairperson of the management committee at the Keetmanshoop municipality Easter Isaak said the municipality will soon formalise the Tsereres informal settlement, known as Tseiblaagte extension 7. In an interview with Nampa recently, he said the municipality will service 60 erven with water and sewage amenities for N$1.89 million. The tender was awarded to...
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) lawmaker Charmaine Tjirare last week demanded the backpay of party members who joined the House two years later while their seats were occupied by fellow party members. In 2022, the Supreme Court ruled that six PDM members – Esmeralda Esme !Aebes, Johannes Martin, Kazeongere Tjeundo, Godfrey Kupuzo Mwilima, Timotheus Sydney Shihumbu...
Lahja Nashuuta /Khomanin Traditional Authority chief Julianne Gawanas has warned that only a fair redistribution of land to landless Namibians would guarantee freedom for all, and fulfil late Founding President Sam Nujoma’s vision. She credited Nujoma’s efforts for the recent handing over of 8 000 hectares of land of Farm Groot Korisieplaats to the /Khomanin....
Maria Namundjebo, a pioneer in photojournalism and former senior photographer to Namibia’s late Founding President Sam Nujoma, has dedicated her career to documenting moments that would shape the nation’s history. As the personal photographer to one of Africa’s most revered leaders, Namundjebo’s work goes beyond mere photography; it’s an enduring record of a nation’s struggle,...
Omuramba – Ombara Hikuminue Kapika (92) of the Ombuku Traditional Authority has a sharp memory, despite his ripe old age. He easily recalls a lot of detail on his interaction with Founding President Sam Nujoma, who died on 8 February. Kapika, a key figure of Namibian politics in the early 90s, had several encounters with...
ADDIS ABABA – The African Union Peace and Security Council (PSC) has ordered all foreign forces in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) without a mandate to vacate immediately. The council, which convened in Addis Ababa at the Heads of State and Governments level on Friday to address the ongoing crises in Sudan and the...