WALVIS BAY – Fisheries Observer Agency CEO Stanley Ndara, has urged young Namibians to consider maritime law as a career. Speaking to journalists shortly after a SADC Atlantic regional workshop held in Walvis Bay, Ndara, who also serves as interim chairperson of the Southern African Monitoring, Control and Surveillance Coordination Centre (MCSCC) said the fight...
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed a measles outbreak in the Kunene region, after 10 of 20 suspected cases tested positive for the virus. All patients are reported to be in stable condition, with no deaths recorded since the first case was reported in Opuwo District on 12 September 2025. Namibia has...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia’s public health sector is under severe strain. The persistent shortages of nurses, doctors and specialists are crippling service delivery. More than 85% of Namibians depend on State-funded healthcare, yet the system remains overstretched and under-resourced. The country’s network consists of 1 400 outreach points, 290 state clinics, 43 health centres, 30 district...
Lahja Nashuuta Affirmative Repositioning (AR) leader and parliamentarian Job Amupanda has reignited the debate over developing Cape Fria. He proposed that the remote coastal area in the Kunene Region be transformed into a city. He tabled a motion in Parliament this week, describing Cape Fria as a site of “immense strategic value” that could ease...
The Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) continues to be a key catalyst in government’s ongoing employment creation efforts. NIEIS is a government online initiative that tracks, secures and connect hundreds of job seekers with potential employers, As of February 2025, the NIEIS had over 227 319 job seekers on its data system. Out of...
RUNDU – The unemployment rate in the Kavango East Region has increased from 48% in 2011 to 52% in 2023. This is according to data released by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) from the 2023 Population and Housing Census. NSA Census and demographic statistics senior statistician Tommy Harris said 48% of the population in Kavango...
KATIMA MULILO – The Katima Alliance Development Association (Kada) has encouraged residents of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region to vote with purpose during the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections. Addressing a media conference on Saturday, KADA chairperson Benson Kaapala said the removal of councillors from Katima Mulilo Town Council by the Minister of...
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – Residents of Ongwediva say it has become unsafe to walk freely in the town, as stray and roaming dogs continue to attack people. In a space of one week, three people were reportedly bitten by dogs. This was confirmed by Ongwediva Town Council’s environmental health practitioner Penda Kashihakumwa. He said more...
Kaviveterue Virere The Students Union of Namibia (SUN) launched a nationwide petition last week. They want Namibia’s Free Education Policy to be fully and fairly implemented. The goal of the petition is to encourage young people, students and the general public to demand that all Namibians have equitable access to education. The move is a...
Auleria Wakudumo The Swapo Party’s Okongo district office has been officially renamed after the First Gentleman, Lieutenant-General (Rtd) Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah. This is in recognition of his contribution to the liberation struggle and continued commitment to national development. Speaking at the renaming ceremony, Ndaitwah expressed gratitude to the party leadership. He urged members to remain...