The University of Namibia (Unam) has set a N$50 000 debt threshold under which senior undergraduate students may register for the 2026 academic year without settling their full outstanding balances upfront. The measure was announced on Wednesday and applies to Namibian undergraduate students nearing completion of their studies. Eligible students will be required to sign...
Auleria Wakudumo The agriculture ministry is gearing up for a productive cropping season as part of the second planting cycle of the 2025/2026 financial year, which commenced at the end of October 2025. The season marks a renewed push to upscale and capacitate green scheme projects nationwide, with the aim of increasing agricultural production, strengthening...
Rudolf Gaiseb Parastatals under the ministry of information must find alternative revenue-generating streams, with budget cuts mooted for the next three financial years. This was revealed by information minister Emma Theofelus on Monday, when she, among others, read the Riot Act to those who have been resting on their laurels. For the next three years,...
The government has cleared close to N$30 million in outstanding invoices owed to farmers who supplied cattle, meat and meat-related products to the State during the rollout of the 2024/25 Drought Relief Programme. This was done through the Office of the Prime Minister, the agriculture ministry and Meatco as the facilitator. Meatco interim CEO Albertus...
Adolf Kaure The leader of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani has advised the government to consider creating an investment fund that can be used to pay war veterans. Speaking at a recent press conference, Venaani said, “If we spend close to N$2 billion every year to pay war veterans from our national budget,...
Auleria Wakudumo In a world where pain, rejection and hardship are often hidden behind closed doors, Victoria Shamhe (47), an author, entrepreneur, and human resources professional, is boldly sharing her story to encourage those overwhelmed by life’s challenges. In her new book, ‘Endure suffering as a good soldier’, written from a lifetime of personal struggle,...
OMUTHIYA – Vice President Lucia Witbooi has assured the people of Namibia that the government remains committed to promoting the rights of persons with disabilities. She was speaking during her familiarisation visit, on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, to the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (Elcin)’s Rehabilitation Centre in Oniipa last week. “Our Constitution, national...
Zebaldt Ngaruka National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) parliamentarian Vetaruhe Kandorozu has called on party members to set aside their differences for the good of the party. Of late, the party has been hit by division and infighting among members, a situation that caused the party to lose seats in Parliament, he lamented. The party also...
Information minister Emma Theofelus has lashed out at her staff members who constantly attend workshops and do not show visible improvement or change, saying such funds could be used for infrastructural development. Theofelus, while addressing her staff during the MICT year-opening ceremony in the capital on Monday, said staff should actively apply the knowledge gained...
ONDANGWA – Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa has criticised local authorities for disconnecting water to pensioners and low-income residents over small arrears, while allowing businesses owing large amounts to continue receiving services unabated. Sankwasa made the remarks on Monday during the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development Induction Training Workshop for local authority...