ONGWEDIVA- Traditional leaders in the northern regions say they support women who give their children their own surnames when the fathers abandon them. They believe this helps children obtain citizenship and access basic services. They added that it is not wrong for a mother to register her child under her surname, especially when the father...
Auleria Wakudumo In a region where gymnastics is still seen as a sport reserved for “others”, an Ongwediva-based club is rewriting that narrative in style, with medals to show for it. KMA Gymnastics Club, nestled in the heart of Ongwediva, has become a beacon of inspiration for young athletes northern Namibia. Founded in 2021 by...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and the All People’s Party (APP) have signalled a unique moment of political unity, agreeing to work together to accelerate the implementation of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) and ensure Namibia meets the goals of Vision 2030. Speaking during a consultative meeting with APP leadership at State House last Thursday, the...
Kaviveterue Virere A new documentary, titled ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics’, depicts the life and leadership path of Namibia’s first female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The documentary tells the story of her journey from humble beginnings in Onamutai village to leading Namibia’s liberation movement and becoming the country’s Head of State. The documentary, rich in history and...
WINDHOEK – The City of Windhoek has condemned an incident in which sewage waste was dumped at its municipal offices in Katutura on Monday morning, allegedly by a group of residents. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing concerns raised by residents in various parts of the city, particularly in the Dolam location, regarding recurring...
Hilma Nalupe Young people in Rosh Pinah are steering their way toward new opportunities – thanks to the Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) Driving School initiative. The programme is changing lives one licence at a time. Launched in 2024, the initiative provides fully funded driving lessons and licence testing to residents between the ages of 18...
RUNDU – Skeletal remains of a mother and child discovered on Saturday at Gcaruhwa village in Musese constituency, Kavango West region will need to be tested scientifically to get accurate identity. The remains were discovered by a villager who alerted fellow villagers and the headman of the village, who then informed the Namibian Police. “The...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged opposition parties to work with the government to fast-track key national laws and deliver on government promises. She told opposition parties that Namibia cannot afford political divisions or legislative delays. This message dominated two separate courtesy calls she hosted yesterday at State House with the National Democratic Party (NDP) and...
Katima Mulilo – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has called an urgent meeting with the Kayuwo Village Development Committee, the Kongola Constituency Councilor, and residents to address delays in the Kongola Settlement Development Project. The meeting is expected to focus on the causes of the prolonged delays, budget allocations, and accountability for funds...
Matheus David A 72-year-old Bernhardt Zaaruka, during a recent NUST graduation, walked to the podium in Mercure hotel with calm confidence, greeted by cheers and admiration. The newly conferred Doctor of Philosophy in Entrepreneurship (Honoris Causa) smiled warmly at the hundreds of graduates before him, young minds ready to take on the world. What followed was...