Lahja Nashuuta Mariental – The Jagger family is reeling from tragedy after two sisters, Diana Jagger and Roselda Higoam, lost their lives in Saturday’s horrific road accident near Mariental, leaving a total of seven children – now all orphans. The deceased sisters’ father, Bereht Jagger, now left to care for the surviving children, lost his...
Media organisations must fully comply with codes of ethics to protect democracy, human rights, and access to information, Media Ombudsman, Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka has said. “Full compliance with the code of ethics and conduct by media and journalists is essential, because non-adherence can temper or infringe on the basic values of democracy, press freedom, human...
Lahja Nashuuta Several community activists across Namibia have confirmed their intention to contest the upcoming regional and local authorities elections, citing public demand and the need for improved service delivery as their motivation. In Omaheke, social justice activist Veronia Kuzeeko-Mokaleng announced her decision to run under the banner of the Right to Shelter organisation. Kuzeeko-Mokaleng...
Iuze Mukube The Judicial Service Commission (JSC), in a significant step towards openness and accountability, last Friday publicly interviewed shortlisted candidates for the position of judge of the High Court. The oral interviews, conducted at the Supreme Court by a full bench of JSC members, saw three judicial candidates engage rigorously for the final spot....
Matheus David Eight regions are set to benefit from the Chevron and Palms for Life agreement, which aims to eradicate poverty, combat malnutrition, and improve general health in Namibia. According to Beatrice Bienvenu, Chevron Namibia and West Africa Country Manager, the programme is projected to benefit 15 750 Namibians annually, of which 3 150 vulnerable...
ONGWEDIVA-The annual Ongwediva Trade Fair concluded on Saturday with exhibitors and vendors expressing deep satisfaction over the week-long trading event that boosted their businesses. For many, the fair provided a golden opportunity to showcase their products to a wider audience and to make record sales. Traditional food vendors, beverage sellers and small-scale traders said the...
Mathilde Kudumo The day Petrus !Hoaeb collapsed beside his workstation inside a uranium mine in southern Namibia, is one he will never forget. The air was dry, thick, and silent, broken only by the shouts of co-workers rushing to lift his body. It was not the first time. He had fainted before. Each time, he...
Kaviveterue Virere The chief executive officer of the Namibian Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI), Titus Nampala, has called for stronger collaboration between business, government, and civil society to drive inclusive economic transformation in Namibia. Speaking to the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Economy and Industry, Public Administration, and Planning in Swakopmund, Nampala presented a revitalised...
ONGWEDIVA – The Community Skills Development Foundation (Cosdef) has brought a group of trainees to the Ongwediva Trade Fair Centre to conduct live skill demonstrations in various fields. Cosdef spokesperson, Joram Shifa, told Nampa on Wednesday the foundation had brought services closer to the community by showcasing the tangible impact of the organisation’s work in...
Joseph Kaula OMUNDAUNGILO – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has called on Namibians to honour the legacy of the liberation struggle by uniting to build a self-reliant nation. Delivering the keynote address at the 35th Omundaungilo constituency Heroes’ Day Commemoration at Oshihepo Centre on Saturday, Ngurare paid tribute to the heroes and heroines who sacrificed their...