President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on Namibians to reject being bullied for their natural resources, saying the country must learn to negotiate from a position of strength and confidence when dealing with international investors. Speaking at the inaugural Namibia Public-Private Forum (NPPF) in Windhoek on Thursday, themed ‘Public-Private Dialogue to Drive Decent and Sustainable Job...
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Motorsport Expo 2025 ready to thrill crowds
The Motorsport Expo 2025 is all set for tomorrow and Saturday at the Tony Rust Racetrack to provide the public with a fun and adrenaline-filled weekend. The expo comprises five events happening on the outskirts of Windhoek. The Friday events, starting from 17h00, are spinning and drags. On Saturday, the expo kicks of early at...
Mid-Year budget is a measured balancing act…analysts welcome smart, cautious moves in tough economy
Simonis Storm (SS), a local financial firm, has commented after Tuesday’s Mid-Term Budget Review that the domestic fiscal outlook is credible but conservative. The firm expects mildly expansionary fiscal stance through 2026, balancing electoral and economic imperatives, followed by a firmer consolidation path thereafter. The SS comments come after finance minister Ericah Shafuda reallocated some...
Sabina, a security guard with a sewing dream
Sabina Onemushi Nantinda has been passionate about sewing for many years. Although she currently works as a security guard, her dream of starting her own sewing business lives on. All she needs to start her own business is a bit of training on the finer tailoring intricacies and a dependable sewing machine. She and countless others are...
Theofelus acts against fake AI videos
Kaviveterue Virere Emma Theofelus, the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, has stated that her ministry is taking proactive measures to stop the spread of fake videos that appear to be from Namibia’s senior officials and were created through artificial intelligence (AI). The videos, which have been widely shared on social media, falsely depict the...
Teachers posting learners on social media condemned
Kaviveterue Virere Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) parliamentarian Rosa Mbinge-Tjeundo has expressed deep concern over the growing trend of teachers using school time to create and upload videos featuring learners on social media platforms such as TikTok and Facebook, often without parental consent. Speaking in Parliament last Thursday, she said she will present questions to Sanet...
Traditional leaders fear Land Bill will strip them of power
Chairperson of the Council of Traditional Authorities, Chief Immanuel Gaseb on Wednesday expressed strong opposition to the Land Bill currently under debate in the National Assembly, saying traditional leaders will not support the legislation. In his address to the National Assembly Standing Committee on Urban and Rural Development and Land Reform, Gaseb criticised the Bill’s...
BCP to take gospel to Ohangwena
ONGWEDIVA-The leader of the Body of Christ Party, Festus Thomas, has announced that the party will field candidates to contest 10 constituencies in the Ohangwena region, as well as local authorities elections. He indicated that the targeted constituencies are Okongo, Oshikunde, Ondobe, Ohangwena, Epembe, Oshikango, Endola, Ongenga, Eenhana and Omundaungilo. Thomas further revealed that the...
Hamata promises to transform Helao Nafidi
Lahja Nashuuta Former Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament, Hidipo Hamata, has promised to transform Helao Nafidi into a model town of development and opportunity if voted into power. Hamata is a candidate on a PDM ticket for the Helao Nafidi local authority election. He said his vision and that of PDM for the...
MIRT charts roadmap…unveils bold strategic plan to drive Namibia’s global influence
Matheus David The Ministry of International Relations and Trade (MIRT) has unveiled its 2025-2030 StrategicPlan, setting a new course for Namibia’s diplomacy and economic engagement in a rapidly changing global landscape. The five-year plan, launched in Windhoek on Tuesday, is designed to strengthen Namibia’s presence on the international stage while promoting trade, investment and sustainable...









