Amid the intensifying whirlwind of election campaigns, the Swapo Party Elders’ Council has thrown its weight and consolidated support behind party vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as their preferred candidate for the upcoming elections. The support from the elders signifies another step in the party’s campaign, as members throw their weight behind their preferred candidate to...
Paulina Ndalikokule ONGWEDIVA – With just 10 days to go before the Electoral Commission of Namibia wrapsup the general registration of voters, high school learner Ottlie Sheelongo who just turned 18, is nervous. She cannot wait to exercise her democratic right for the first time. Sheelongo wants to elect a president who takes change seriously...
Otniel Hembapu Linea Dishena OKAHANDJA – Despite holding two separate Ovaherero Red Flag Day commemorations in Okahandja over the weekend, unity was the common theme for each faction. The two Ovaherero Traditional Authority factions are led by academics Mutjinde Katjiua and Hoze Riruako. Both factions are diametrically opposed on key Ovaherero objectives and do not...
Isai Sipunga Following recent reports concerning the future of residents housed at the Katutura Sports Complex, the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has issued a comprehensive response aimed at addressing the community’s concerns. In particular, the ministry is collaborating with stakeholders to guarantee that, even in the event of eviction, the group will...
Lahja Nashuuta With under 10 days to go before the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) winds up its general voters’ registration exercise, its latest statistics are a cause for consternation to the commission and the public alike. A week ago, the ECN reported that 989 367 eligible Namibians had registered as voters inside the country...
OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Town Council has embarked on a comprehensive development plan to build affordable municipal flats. Town spokesperson Katarina Kamari told Nampa last Thursday that they are constructing 16 flats for low-income earners and people who are new in town in search of work. The project commenced in Oshakati West on 30 June...
TSUMEB – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in Oshikoto have reported the death of a 40-year-old man who allegedly committed suicide after mourning the death of his girlfriend, who had also allegedly committed suicide. According to the region’s crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo, the incident occurred on Thursday around 04h00 at Omunyekadhi village...
KATIMA MULILO – Swapo Party politburo member Pohamba Shifeta is suggesting that card-carrying members be vetted to determine their loyalty to the former liberation movement so as to avoid lawsuits. Addressing a mini-Swapo rally last week at Malengalenga in the Linyanti constituency, he said future members who wish to stand for positions should be scrutinised. ...
Isabel Bento KARIBIB – “She was a very quiet and soft-spoken person with a smile on her face at all times, and rarely expressed anger. This is why what happened to her is most painful to me.” This is how Loide ǂNauses described her younger sister, 23-year-old Josephine ǂNauses, who was recently killed in a...
Isabel Bento OMARURU – Some residents of Omaruru have criticised the council’s decision to install smart prepaid water meters, noting that they cause more harm than good. The residents stated that the council has not properly explained to them how the new meters work, while others feel they are being robbed of their hard-earned money....