Loide Jason Kaviveterue Virere Victoria Immanuel President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has ordered that no resources be spared to save Etosha National Park after massive fires destroyed parts of the country’s top tourist attraction. She said Etosha is the lifeblood of Namibia’s tourism and must be protected at all costs. Speaking through Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare in...
Rudolf Geiseb Fencing of communal land will be something of the past, if the land bill before Parliament is passed in its current form. This will be a drastic move from current legislations that permits fencing on certain grounds. The 18-year-old draft Land Bill is a consolidation of the Agricultural (Commercial) Land Reform Act and...
The wave of Independent Candidates (IC) participating in elections has once again gripped Namibia. From retired teachers and former civil servants to community leaders – all are vying for a piece of the political pie. It is therefore vital for one to pause as ask; why the high interest in people running as independents? Historically,...
Khomas regional governor, Sam Shafaiishuna Nujoma (SSN), emphasises that Namibia’s land reform programme should not be seen just as a land redistribution effort, but as a national initiative to boost productivity, generate jobs, and enhance food security. The Governor recently visited resettlement farms across Khomas region to engage local communities and learn about their challenges...
The mushrooming of private nursing training institutions across Namibia has become one of the most heated debates in the National Assembly. Members of Parliament (MPs) accused regulators of failing to protect students and the country’s health system from exploitation. The debate intensified after Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) lawmaker Winnie Moongo tabled a motion in Parliament,...
Rudolf Gaiseb Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) parliamentarian Lilian Lutuhez said there has been a noticeable increase in the number of alleged stateless and Angolan children on the streets. She expressed concern about the homeless and vulnerable, and the safety and protection of the children roaming the streets. “The children fill the streets of Oshakati,...
Rudolf Gaiseb Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture Minister Sanet Steenkamp said the recent food poisoning outbreak at Maria Mwengere Secondary School Hostel highlights the urgent need to strengthen hostel management systems, ensure a safe water supply, and maintain food safety standards. 125 pupils of the Maria Mwengere Secondary School Hostel in the Kavango region,...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA- The Ondangwa Town Council has officially launched a N$14.5 million road construction project in Extension 7, aimed at improving access to key institutions, easing congestion and boosting business growth in the town. The Mayor of Ondangwa Paavo Amwele said the project represents another milestone in the implementation of the council’s five-year strategic...
The Ministry of Health and Social Services on Wednesday launched a transformational initiative to overcome persistent challenges within the health sector, by April 2026. ‘Vision April 2026’ was announced here by Health Minister, Dr Esperance Luvindao during the National Health Facility Assessment feedback meeting. Luvindao stated that during 08 and 15 September this year, the...
Taimi Haihambo Omatelekelo – The Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) has embarked on a nationwide registration drive for street vendors selling fresh produce. This follows growing complaints from small-scale farmers about Angolan traders flooding local markets and crippling homegrown production. Farmers allege that their vegetables are left to rot as imported produce dominates informal markets. The...