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...
Belinda Kulatau RUNDU – Three beneficiaries of government’s National Youth Development Fund initiative this week met with Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka and representatives from the Development Bank of Namibia and Agribank. The beneficiaries Kleopas Nepolo of Passa K Investment (Renewable energy), Esther Kativa of Kwata Mbunge Fish Investment and Julio Manase of Malangahi Investment (Brickmaking) were...
Rudolf Gaiseb A Namibian delegation led by National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is participating in the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland, scheduled to take place from 19 to 23 October 2025. The delegation comprising lawmakers from both Houses of Parliament are deliberating on the theme “Upholding humanitarian norms and supporting humanitarian action...
Rudolf Gaiseb Over the past five years, the Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security ministry has focused investigations on corruption within its internal structures, where birth certificates and identity documents were issued by staff illegally. A total of 21 cases were successfully resolved between 2020 and 2025, resulting in 21 staff members being discharged from...
KEETMANSHOOP – A sombre atmosphere prevailed last week as family members, sympathisers and the broader Keetmanshoop community staged a peaceful demonstration condemning the brutal rape and murder of Juanita Karolus. Karolus was murdered in Windhoek two weeks ago. In a petition, the group’s spokesperson Alwina Schmidt raised concern over the escalating cases of Gender Based...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for renewed international collaboration to safeguard Namibia’s water resources. She cautioned that climate change is intensifying the nation’s struggle with water scarcity. Addressing a visiting delegation from the Global Water Partnership (GWP) led by executive secretary Alex Simalabwi at State House on Friday, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said water security must be...
ONGWEDIVA – People no longer open up about their struggles because of gossip, judgment and the stigma that surrounds mental health. This concern came out strongly during the suicide prevention awareness campaign last week in Ongwediva, Oshana region. Victoria Hauwanga, a social worker in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, said the suicide and...
Kaviveterue Virere Workers from the City of Windhoek Solid Waste Department have vowed to continue with their ongoing strike over wages and employment conditions until their conditions are met. The strike, which began on 9 October 2025, has now entered its second week. The industrial action involves cleaners who are primarily responsible for litter picking,...