Lahja Nashuuta Recent statistics show that young people constitute 71.1% of Namibia’s total population, with over 900 000 of them having registered to vote. Furthermore, young people represent 10% of the members of the National Assembly, while the National Council has less than 5% of its leaders under the age of 35. Despite these meagre...
At its sixth National Council (NC) meeting held in Windhoek on Saturday, Nudo suspended more than 10 members for allegedly undermining and questioning the authority and legal status of the party’s leadership. The suspended members are accused of chasing the party’s administrative secretary from the party’s head office, and replacing all locks to deny others...
Despite a court case instituted by Swapo members against the party’s decision not to elect a new party president several months after the death of president Hage Geingob in February, the party has stuck to its guns that its decision will eliminate factionalism and destabilisation of the institution. This stance was made loud and clear...
Lahja Nashuuta With the Presidential and National Assembly elections fast approaching, the dust of factionalism is refusing to settle within one of Namibia’s oldest political parties, Swanu. The faction led by Evilastus Kaaronda on Saturday launched the party’s manifesto during the Omaheke regional conference in Gobabis. Meanwhile, Windhoek’s 8ste Laan branch, which is said to...
WALVIS BAY – The Walvis Bay council has suspended three of its councillors, following a special council meeting held on Thursday as per the standing rules of order, for a period of one month. This was announced by the town’s mayor and chairperson of the council, Trevino Forbes, at a media briefing on Friday. The...
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair has successfully concluded, drawing more than34 000 visitors over its nine-day run. Held under the theme “Bridging Tradition and Innovation,” the event showcased a harmonious blend of Namibia’s rich cultural heritage and cutting-edge advancements. With more than 400 exhibitors, the fair highlighted how traditional practices can co-exist and thrive alongside...
WALVIS BAY – Palestinian ambassador to Namibia, Hanan Na’eem Ameen Jarrar, has praised Namibia for denying the MV Kathrin, a vessel allegedly carrying Israeli weapons, entry into Namibia. Over a week ago, justice minister Yvonne Dausab instructed the Namibian Ports Authority to prevent the vessel from entering Namibian waters. The bold move by Namibia has...
President Nangolo Mbumba said he is confident Team Namibia will bring the trophy home, as the team prepares to compete at the 47th WorldSkills Competition in Lyon, France. Mbumba bid farewell to 14 competitors at their official send-off held at State House on Thursday. The 47th WorldSkills Competition is scheduled to take place from 10...
Wanderers 1 head coach, Dirk Human, expressed that it is always a privilege to compete in this weekend’s semifinals at Windhoek High School Vegkop. He highlighted the team’s enthusiasm, as all their squads prepare for the crucial matches. “Some players are very familiar with the grounds, so it will be thrilling to see them return...
Well, the author came to know Seth Tjazuko during our stint with the newly formed unfashionable Katutura outfit Windhoek Defenders Football Club in 1969. The red and green strip outfit was formed by the football-crazy South African migrant one Robert Mingula who happened to squat at the Single Quarters holed up right in the middle...