Edgar Brandt Pricilla Mukokobi The mid-year budget review, tabled in Parliament yesterday by finance and public enterprises minister Ericah Shafudah, indicates that domestic growth persists, albeit at a slower pace than anticipated. Delivering the mid-year fiscal review to account for unforeseen and unavoidable expenditure. The minister cautioned that an increased burden of debt servicing and...
Some opposition parties have thrown their support behind President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s push for national unity, faster land reform and youth-focused development. They said the country has reached a point where cooperation matters more than rivalry. The call for political maturity came as the President met separately with the Republican Party and the Body of Christ...
SWAKOPMUND – A second case of Mpox has been confirmed by the Minister of Health and Social Service Dr Esperance Luvindao. The minister yesterday in Parliament said the second case was officially confirmed on Monday, while the first case was confirmed on 18 October 2025. She said patients are receiving comprehensive treatment at the Swakopmund...
KONGOLA – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has promised to address years of stalled development in Kongola settlement, following an emotional outcry from residents and traditional leaders over “broken promises and neglect.” The minister’s visit on Sunday came days after the Mashi Traditional Authority, led by Chief Joseph Tembwe Mayuni, submitted a memorandum...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has issued a national call of confidence in Major General Anne-Marie Nainda, urging global support for her candidacy as president of Interpol and positioning Namibia at the forefront of international security leadership. Speaking at the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) Conference last week, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia is “ready to lead the...
Lahja Nashuuta OSHAKATI – The construction of Namibia’s first modern Intensive Care Unit (ICU) at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital is nearing completion, with 90% of the work already done. The state-of-the-art facility, valued at N$35 million, is scheduled for completion on 22 November 2025. Once operational, it will serve as a regional referral centre for...
Taimi Haihambo OSHIKUKU – Omusati regional governor Immanuel Shikongo has expressed deep frustration over persistent delays and poor implementation of government projects in the region. Shikongo made the remarks last week during his familiarisation visit to Oshikuku. His visits cover 12 constituencies where he is engaging with community members on issues such as infrastructure and...
Top African women political leaders said real progress in advancing women will only happen when political will is matched with action, resources, and preparation of future generations. This was the view of various women political leaders from across the African continent during the just ended Women, Peace and Security (WPS) high-level event in Windhoek last...
Kaviveterue Virere The Home of Good Hope, a non-profit organisation that began as a humble soup kitchen in 2007, celebrated a significant milestone, yesterday with the groundbreaking ceremony for its new development centre in Goreangab, Katutura. The event marks a major step towards the organisation’s mission to provide holistic support to vulnerable children and youth...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – The role of grandparents in the lives of learners was recently honoured and celebrated at all N/a’ an ku sê schools in Namibia. At each school, learners showed various performances, storytelling sessions, shared meals, prepared songs, poems and short dramas to honour their grandparents on the prestigious event. The N/a’ an...