Rudolf Gaiseb Families in Okarundu 2, near Otjimbingwe, may spend another Christmas without water amid the ongoing water crisis at the settlement. The water shortage in Otjimbingwe and its surrounding settlements is so dire that residents use water from the Swakop River to carry out their daily utilities. Okarundu 2 and other settlements are not...
Namibia’s long-running proposals for international trade agencies and organisations to reduce and, in some instances, entirely lift trade barriers for black and white rhino horns were overwhelmingly rejected at the recent 20th UN Convention on International Trade in Endangered Species meeting in Uzbekistan. In its proposals, Namibia has for years been calling for amendment to...
Auleria Wakudumo Several young people in Oniipa, in the Oshikoto region, who had previously dropped out of school, are now returning to their studies and making steady progress, thanks to the youth empowerment initiatives of Live Out Loud (LOL) Namibia. Founded by the visionary and internationally recognised Mandela Washington and fellow Tabita Neshiko, the organisation...
Matheus David In Windhoek lives a man many call a hero, even though he never refers to himself as such. Samuel Kapepo, a community man, has become a voice of hope for children growing up facing the same struggles he once knew. Kapepo grew up without parents, fighting hard days that many young people still...
Rudolf Gaiseb Ahead of the International Anti-Corruption Day, government, civil society and youth organisations on Friday participated in a dialogue in commemoration of the day, which is marked annually on 9 December. This year, the day will be held under the theme “Uniting with Youth Against Corruption”. The platform brought diverse expert voices who underscored...
Hilma Nalupe Dolly Mootu, originally from Tsumeb, recently led a cleaning campaign in her hometown, targeting the informal settlement of Kuvukiland, which is home to more than 10 000 people. The objective of the campaign was to give the community a hands-on experience in taking responsibility for their surroundings and leading their own change. Mootu...
SWAKOPMUND – More than 170 children from the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund were treated to an early Christmas party over the weekend. The Cradle of Hope Foundation treated the children to a warm meal, gift packs and ice cream. The foundation is led by Francis Godenschweig, with the help of her family and a...
Joseph Kaula EENHANA -The Ohangwena region ushered in a new era of political leadership last week as newly elected regional and local authority councillors took their oaths of office, marking the official start of their new term. The swearing-in ceremony brought together leaders from across the region’s constituencies, reaffirming their commitment to service delivery...
The Namibian Presidency has welcomed the decision by African Leadership Magazine (ALM) to name Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah as African Political Leader of the Year 2025, and Esperance Luvindao, Minister of Health and Social Services, as African Public Health Champion of the Year 2025. The announcement was issued by ALM after a continent-wide voting process spotlights Namibia’s...
Matheus David The Eco Dialogue Collective (EDC) officially launched The Green Screen initiative on Wednesday. The event brought together journalists, researchers, civil society, and development partners to welcome a new chapter in Namibia’s green future. The objective is to make information more accessible, strengthen transparency, and help people understand what Namibia’s green transition really means....