Leilah Nkandi is a passionate information technology systems administrator at the Ministry of home affairs, where she is making a difference in government by using technology to improve service delivery and efficiency. Before joining the public service, she worked as a bookkeeper at the Super Save Wholesaler and later moved into the IT field, where...
Elvis Mboya NAIROBI – As Raila Amollo Odinga is laid to rest on 19 October 2025, in Bondo, Western Kenya, near the shores of Lake Victoria, Kenya and the African continent paused to honour a towering figure whose life defined the struggle for democracy, justice and unity. Two days earlier, Nyayo Stadium in Nairobi was...
Kaviveterue Virere The Regional Council and Local Authority elections will test the ruling Swapo’s influence amid a continuous decline on the party’s hold on power in some areas. This was revealed during a presentation hosted by the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) on Wednesday under the theme “Inside the Numbers of Namibia’s 2024 Vote:...
KARIBIB – Navachab Gold Mine, Erongo Red and the Karibib town council have partnered to electrify 257 homes in the Usab settlement at Karibib and bring services closer to the people. Residents of the settlement have been without electricity for a while, making life harder in the settlement. Speaking at the handover, Navachab mine CEO...
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...
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...
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...
Iuze Mukube A resident of Luderitz, who is accused of killing his four-month pregnant wife by allegedly stabbing her with a kitchen knife and kicking her, will be expected to appear in the High Court today for the allocation of a trial date and judge. Johannes Swartbooi is facing a charge of murder, read with...
Iuze Mukube The leave to appeal application of former justice minister Sacky Shanghala and two of his co-accused was rejected yesterday. They sought for intervention from the Supreme Court on a High Court judgement against their request for additional documents pertaining to communications between the Anti-Corruption Commission and investigators in their case. The judgement was...
Zebaldt Ngaruka OKATUMBA GATE – A disgruntled group of Namibian returnees from Botswana held at Gam reception area said they are in darkness over their repatriation, as no information is shared with them. It has been over a year since the group of close to 100 Namibians relocated to Namibia. The group is housed in...