Rudolf Gaiseb Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) member of parliament John Louw Mouton has brought the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) under scrutiny following revelations in its 2023 audit report, which highlighted the financial constraints gripping the national broadcaster. Amid these constraints, NBC’s management has been accused of overworking and underpaying staff while awarding themselves hefty...
Rudolf Gaiseb Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani says tribalism continues to rear its ugly head, keeping Namibia polarised, thereby threatening cohesion, social harmony and equitable development. In addition, he said tribalism is rooted in the legacy of colonialism and apartheid systems and it deliberately divides Namibians and entrenches unequal development across regions. Venaani, who...
Namibian Defence Force (NDF) chief Air Marshal Martin Kambulu, says the late Salomon “Jesus” Hawala’s leadership had left an enduring mark on the institution. Kambulu made these remarks during the memorial service of the late retired chief of the NDF, held at his home village of Ohakweenyanga in Ongwediva constituency on Tuesday. “His tenure was...
Taimi Haihambo Eenhana – For months Hifikepunye Pohamba Combined School in Omundaungilo, Ohangwena region, has been fighting a silent battle against hunger. Many pupils come to school having had nothing in the morning, some having had their last meal as supper the night before. Principal Petrus Shikongo says the situation has been heart-breaking. “Every morning,...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Rehoboth Town Council (RTC) will auction five of its vehicles and one grader, public property, on 6 September 2025 to settle a N$1.8 million legal dispute. Popular Democratic Movement member of Parliament Winnie Moongo in Parliament last Tuesday, revealed that the town council has been involved in persistent labour disputes over the...
A total of 33 drivers were arrested over the weekend for driving under the influence (DUI) of alcohol. The arrests included both men and women, with the youngest offender aged 31 and the oldest a 73-year-old male. The arrests form part of the Namibian Police Traffic Division’s two-day operation in Windhoek over the past weekend,...
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has called on industry players and policymakers to work together to protect Namibia’s marine and coastal resources. The governor was speaking at the 10th annual Sam Nujoma Marine and Coastal Resources Research Centre (SANUMARC) Research Conference of the University of Namibia, currently underway in Walvis Bay. SANUMARC is a...
Rudolf Gaiseb LUSAKA – Associate Dean of the School of Agriculture and Fisheries Sciences at the University of Namibia, Simon Angombe, said Namibia has launched a five-year Tripartite One Health National Strategy to address the country’s vulnerability to zoonotic diseases. Speaking at the Africa Biennial Biosciences Communication symposium that took place 26 to 28 August...
SWAKOPMUND – Cybercrime and the financial inclusion of vulnerable communities emerged as key discussion points at the Alliance for Financial Inclusion (AFI) Global Policy Forum (GPF), underway in Swakopmund. The four-day event brings together more than 800 delegates from 64 countries, including central bank governors, regulators, and financial experts, to advance financial inclusion and address...
RUNDU – The Ngato Institute of Science and Technology (NIST) has launched a free, short vocational skills training programme, to empower the local community. The initiative is aimed at equipping participants with practical skills they can use to generate income. Around 20 beneficiaries recently attended two-week courses, where they received training in areas such as...