President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has expressed Namibia’s unwavering support for peace and dialogue after holding crucial talks with Venezuelan Ambassador Malagay Henríquez at State House yesterday. The meeting was dominated by growing fears of United States alleged military escalation near Venezuela’s borders. The Venezuelan envoy revealed that thousands of American troops and warships have been deployed...
Omoda and Jaecoo, the marques comprising South Africa’s Brand O&J division, have posted impressive third-quarter sales results, demonstrating sustained momentum. September and year-to-date figures underscore the brand’s continued growth in southern Africa’s automotive landscape. Between July and September, Brand O&J sold 2 472 vehicles, which is a 26% increase over the second quarter and a...
Heather Erdmann REHOBOTH- In the low-lying area of Rehoboth – between the town’s famous hot springs and Reho Spa – stands a quiet miracle; a small school that turns natural heat, love, and perseverance into hope for children with disabilities. The Lebensschule in Rehoboth’s Block C is a small centre that continues to restore dignity...
JAC Motors South Africa recently hosted a high-level delegation from JAC Motors International, based in Hefei, Anhui Province, China. The delegation aimed to explore opportunities and develop plans to further expand JAC Motors’ investment in the Southern African market, with a strong focus on advancing growth in the new energy vehicle sector. Operating in Southern...
The latest Integrated Food Security Phase Classification (IPC) report shows that Namibia has made commendable progress in lifting more than 694 000 people from high levels of acute food insecurity, with only 456 000 Namibians currently reported to be facing extreme hunger when compared to the 1.15 million people recorded last year. The IPC report, which...
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...
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 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...
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...
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...