Rudolf Gaiseb Some northerners are divided, distressed and confused amid ongoing disputes over traditional authority in certain regions. This is according to the Body of Christ Party (BCP) president Festus Thomas. During the Tuesday Parliament session, he argued that the voices of legitimate traditional communities are being undermined. He added that leadership is being imposed...
Lahja Nashuuta Festus Uugwagwa Abiatar, known to his peers as ‘Fessy, is far more than just a civil servant behind a desk. As an administrative control officer in the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), he plays a pivotal role in ensuring Namibians enjoy one of their most fundamental rights – legal...
Namibia’s export performance continues to show exponential growth, with the country’s total exports to various African markets standing at over N$4.7 billion, while as of late last year, imports from within the continent stood at N$7.7 billion. Key export commodities that contributed to the country’s growing trade footprint within the continent are diamonds, uranium, gold,...
Lahja Nashuuta The Robben Island Museum in South Africa is set to unveil a life-size statue of the late Namibian liberation icon Andimba Toivo yaToivo during the reunion of former political prisoners this Saturday, 27 September. The statue will be placed at the historic Robben Island prison, where Ya Toivo was incarcerated for 16 years...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah announced that Namibia will host the 25th anniversary of the Women, Peace and Security (WPS) agenda, reaffirming the country’s role as the birthplace and global champion of UN Security Council Resolution 1325. Speaking at the WPS Focal Points Network meeting on Tuesday, President Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia’s leadership, rooted in its liberation struggle,...
A deadline of 30 November 2025 has been set for expressions of interest (EOI) to develop a film city in Namibia to bolster creative industries in the country and region. The EOI was officially launched on Monday by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during the ‘Experience Namibia in New York’ event. The event was held on the margins...
Kaviveterue Virere The finance ministry, in collaboration with the Financial Literacy Initiative (FLI) and the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF), yesterday launched the ‘RetireWise’ booklet. The practical guide is designed to help Namibians plan for a financially secure and dignified retirement. The book was launched on 25 September 2025.Speaking at the event, finance minister Ericah...
Auleria Wakudumo The Outapi constituency is ready to head to the polls on Monday, with the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) announcing that all systems are in place for the much-anticipated by-election. A total of 210 polling officials has been recruited and are undergoing a week-long training programme to equip them with the necessary skills...
Windhoek’s Western Bypass has become notorious for claiming at least one life every two months if recent reports of fatalities along this stretch of road are anything to go by. Just this week, a young man lost his life as he attempted to cross the road. He was on his way to work to eke...
After nearly a year of tense negotiations, Namibia’s fishing industry witnessed a historic breakthrough this week. Hundreds of workers employed by NovaNam (Pty) Ltd and Lalandii (Pty) Ltd finally secured a wage agreement after 12 months of protracted bargaining. The signing of the Memorandum of Agreement, overseen by Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Fillemon...