OKAKARARA – Okakarara residents have cautioned political parties that they are not voting cows – who merely vote on election day – and quickly forgotten by politicians. Drawing reference from past elections, the town’s residents shared that they have witnessed the trend of politicians disappearing into thin air after they have garnered enough votes and...
KASIKA – When this reporter visited Kasika in the Kabbe South constituency in February 2023, residents were displeased with the government’s efforts to maintain existing infrastructures. At the time, residents were not happy about the deplorable state of the immigration office, which was built and donated to the government by the late local businessman, Gerhardus...
KATIMA MULILO – National Democratic Party of Namibia (NDP) president Martin Lukato says he is not ‘bossy,’ and remains a servant of the people. He was speaking on Saturday afternoon at the party’s last “Star Guerilla War Campaign” held at Kamunu Hall in Katima Mulilo. “We are targeting 20 seats. [The] resources of this country...
Auleria Wakudumo Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters’ (NEFF) presidential candidate Epafras Mukwilongo has urged voters to turn up in large numbers on Wednesday to decisively free Namibians from the yoke of poverty. He said that the NEFF’s manifesto speaks directly to the driving youth, urging them to make their voices heard through the ballot by voting...
Namibia has welcomed the decision by the International Criminal Court to issue a warrants of arrest for Israeli prime minister Benjamin Netanyahu and former defence minister Yoav Gallant for war crimes against Palestinians in the Gaza Strip. International relations executive director Penda Naanda said although this decision was long overdue, it is a step in...
Rudolf Gaiseb National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has called on all opposition parties to rally behind one presidential candidate to stand a chance to topple Swapo. Kauandenge made this call during Nudo’s last rally at Khomasdal Stadium on Saturday. “Namibian opposition parties should realise that we can never be able...
WALVIS BAY – American energy technology giant, Baker Hughes, has opened a multi-million-dollar liquid mud plant as well as a cement bulk facility in Walvis Bay. These further boost Namibia’s energy sector. This is the country’s first liquid mud plant, designed to support the growing oil and gas exploration activities offshore. At the same time,...
Auleria Wakudumo Body of Christ Party (BCP) leader Festus Thomas has vowed to lead Namibia to the biblical ‘Promised Land’ of prosperity, if elected to power. He likened his leadership to that of Moses in the Bible, stating that he would guide the country to the ‘Promised Land’ through effective service delivery, job creation, and...
In a bid to curb alcohol abuse, Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has teamed up with the University of Namibia to promote awareness on responsible consumption among students. The two entities made the announcement in a recent media statement. This proactive approach aims to equip students with practical tools to handle challenges related to responsible alcohol...
Festus Hamalwa Otniel Hembapu With less than five days before Namibians head to the polls, police supremo Joseph Shikongo says everything is in place for his charges to maintain law and order. His sentiments were echoed by Otjozondjupa regional commander Phillip Hidengwa, who said police teams had been deployed to various planned polling areas in...