Ncuncuni constituency’s independent candidate Michael Naiteta said he will bring development to all despite the presence of different political affiliations in the constituency. Naiteta is the headman of Gcwatjinga village. He said he is not seeking a job, as he is employed as a project coordinator at the Rundu Vocational Training Centre. He noted that...
Rudolf Gaiseb The National Revised Policy on Disability launched yesterday anchors Namibia’s commitment to equality, dignity and non-discrimination. Launching the initiative, Vice President Lucia Witbooi said it is built on the understanding that disability is not a limitation of a person but rather a reflection of the barriers created by society. These barriers are in the...
Matheus David The City of Windhoek held a significant street and place renaming ceremony under the theme “Celebrating Our Shared Heritage and Leadership.” The event brought together residents, families and national leaders to honour six Namibians whose lives and contributions shaped the country’s history. Ndeshihafela Larandja, the mayor of Windhoek, delivered a heartfelt address, describing...
KEETMANSHOOP- A group of aggrieved residents from Tses, a village situated 80km north of Keetmanshoop, last week handed over a petition detailing a series of alleged poor service delivery incidents to //Kharas regional governor Dawid Gertze. Reading the document, spokesperson Brian !Gaoseb said they have made so many efforts to engage with the Tses Village...
Matheus David Members of the hearing-impaired community gathered for the official launch of the Namibian Sign Language Digital Application (NAMSLAP) at Cosmos High School on Friday, a groundbreaking innovation set to transform communication and inclusion across Namibia. The event marked a milestone in the country’s ongoing journey toward digital empowerment and equality. The NAMSLAP app...
OSHAKATI – Residents of Oshakati’s informal settlements are set to receive free plots, water and electricity connections as part of a government directive led by Head of State Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, member of Parliament Modestus Amutse announced on Saturday. Speaking during a mini rally for the upcoming regional and local authorities elections held at the Swapo...
The National African Students’ Association (NASA) has thrown its support behind the government’s plan to implement free tertiary education by 2026, but warns that public institutions are ill-prepared for the dramatic shift. In a detailed submission to the National Taskforce on Free Tertiary Education, Nasa, represented by its National Secretary for Academics, Sports, Arts and...
WALVIS BAY – Swakop Uranium has recorded a profit of N$562 million for 2024. This is according to the company’s Sustainability Report launched in Windhoek last week. The report also reveals that Swakop Uranium mined 118 million tonnes of material during the year – the highest in its history – and reached a throughput rate...
The United Democratic Front (UDF) has strongly condemned remarks attributed to Ithete during a Swapo rally held in Khorixas last weekend. A video clip circulating on social media shows Ithete telling supporters that he can only work properly with Swapo members, warning that those who vote for opposition parties would bring “hunger” upon themselves. “There...
Auleria Wakudumo Namibia has reaffirmed its commitment to combating cybercrime and strengthening digital security, with the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, signing the United Nations Convention Against Cybercrime and High-Level Conference held in Hanoi, Vietnam, from 24–26 October 2025. “Namibia joins the world stage with conviction and determination to confront the growing...