Pinehas K. Pinehas The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has set out an ambitious plan to provide adequate, safe and affordable housing to thousands of Namibians yearning for a proper roof over their head. At the launch of its Integrated Strategic Business Plan (ISBP) for 2024/25 -2028/29 yesterday, the parastatal acknowledged the need for decent houses...
A 22-year-old graduate has made history as the first San learner from Hainyeko Combined School in the Oshikunde Circuit to be admitted to university and successfully graduate. Johanna Kamati recently obtained her Diploma in Junior Primary Education from the International University of Management (IUM) in Nkurenkuru, becoming a symbol of hope for many San learners...
Although questions and allegations about alleged crimes committed during the country’s liberation struggle period and early post-independence era continue to surface in various pockets of society, justice minister Fillemon Wise Immanuel has maintained that such assertions do not warrant the establishment of a Truth and Reconciliation Commission. Immanuel said he remains confident in Namibia’s various...
A total of 1,499,449 Namibians are eligible to cast their ballots in the regional and local authority elections on 26 November 2025, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announced yesterday. The figure is based on the Final Voters’ Register (FVR), which the Commission released on 24 October 2025 in accordance with the 2025 Electoral Calendar. “The...
NCAMAGORO – Government officials and agricultural leaders commemorated World Food Day at Ncamagoro village in the Kavango West region on Saturday with a call for collective action to combat hunger and food insecurity. Minister of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, in a statement read on her behalf highlighted Namibia’s vulnerability to climate...
KONGOLA – Bennetty Lukukela Busihu, the councillor for Kongola constituencyand a member of the National Council, unveiled his manifesto. It outlines key community-driven projects aimed at transforming livelihoods across the constituency. Addressing a lively crowd during the launch over the weekend, he reaffirmed his commitment to grassroots development and youth empowerment. He highlighted projects already...
OPUWO – With 30 days before Namibians go to the polls to elect regional and local authority councillors, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the Kunene region has begun engaging stakeholders to share vital information to bolster election preparations. The region expects a voter turnout of 61 657 for the regional council elections and...
Taimi Haihambo The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) in the Omusati region is urging the public to help provide vehicles for the upcoming Regional and Local Authority Elections scheduled for 26 November 2025. During a stakeholder engagement session held yesterday, Regional Electoral Officer Elizabeth Shiningayamwe said the commission currently has only 286 registered private vehicles,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka In its efforts to strengthen household and community food security for its citizens, the government donated 266 cattle to the Itereleng Community Council in the Omaheke region on Tuesday. The cattle valued at N$2.6 million are part of the 43 heifers and two bulls procured by the Omaheke Regional Council (ORC) during the...
Hilma Nalupe The Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, has reaffirmed the strong relationship between China and Namibia, while further outlining the key outcomes from recent global and domestic policy events led by China. Zhao addressed the media during a press conference at the Chinese Embassy in Windhoek yesterday. The briefing outlined the outcomes of...