2024-02-07Correspondent World football governing body Fifa has paid tribute to the late Namibian President Hage Geingob, saying he was an important figure in the country’s history and independence and recognised as a distinguished servant of the people. View more
2024-02-07Correspondent Golden Bees Football Club defeated Outjo Football Academy (OFA) in the Northwest Stream First Division rivalry on Saturday at the Etoshapoort Stadium, coming from behind in a 2-1 thriller. View more
2024-02-07Correspondent Chile began two days of national mourning Monday for at least 123 victims of a raging wildfire, with the search continuing for the missing as survivors pick through the scorched remains of their lives. View more
2024-02-07Correspondent At least seven people died and 75 were injured yesterday in a giant explosion at a fireworks factory in India, officials said. View more
2024-02-07Correspondent At least 11 villagers have died in attacks blamed on the ADF rebel group in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo, local officials said on Tuesday. View more
2024-02-07Correspondent A Kenyan court yesterday charged the leader of a starvation cult and dozens of suspected accomplices with murder over the deaths of nearly 200 people in a forest near the Indian Ocean. View more
2024-02-07Correspondent It is heartwarming to learn about the Hakahana Kids Hope Foundation and the positive impact it is making in the lives of children in Windhoek’s informal settlement of Hakahana. View more
2024-02-07Correspondent Businesses play a crucial role in the country’s economy by providing goods and services, creating jobs, and driving innovation. View more
2024-02-07Correspondent Art is a powerful means of self-expression and creativity, and every child deserves the opportunity to explore their artistic abilities. View more
2024-02-07Staff Reporter Fuel prices will be decreased minimally, by 4 cents per litre, as pump prices will be attuned based on adjustments of new transport rates in areas where fuel is transported from inland depots via road. This is because changes in transport rates directly impact the pump price in each town. View more
2024-02-07Maihapa Ndjavera The long-awaited rent control bill seems to be eluding the legislator as it is not among the bills set to be introduced during the 2024/2025 legislative year. This came to the fore after the justice ministry last week announced a list of bills to be tabled. View more
2024-02-07Maihapa Ndjavera National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) interim managing director Ebson Uanguta noted that Namcor’s shareholding in natural resources is not capped at 10%. View more
2024-02-07Staff Reporter The highly-anticipated Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC) is back, and this time it promises to be bigger and more impactful than ever before. View more
2024-02-07Aletta Shikololo President Nangolo Mbumba says he has no presidential ambitions beyond 21 March 2025, quashing claims that he could run for the highest office in the land in November. View more
2024-02-07Aletta Shikololo The leadership of Swapo has kept their cards close to their chests regarding the way forward in terms of filling the vacant position of the party’s president. View more
2024-02-07Otniel Hembapu The untimely passing of president Hage Geingob last Sunday was the biggest test to the country’s democracy and to the unity of society as a whole, but Namibians from all walks of life once again chose calmness and love for their motherland above all. View more
2024-02-07Eveline de Klerk African companies have shown interest in being part of the long-awaited Botswana-Namibia multi-billion-dollar railway project. View more
2024-02-07Maria Sheya Several road contractors who were left hanging after the Public Procurement Review Panel cancelled their tenders to maintain tarred roads in several towns, will now get their jobs back following the Roads Authority’s win in the Windhoek High Court yesterday. View more
2024-02-07Correspondent The world continues to mourn the untimely passing of president Hage Geingob and as every second passes, heads of state and institutions around the world continue to extend their heartfelt condolences to former first lady Monica Geingos, the children and the Namibian nation at large. View more
2024-02-07Pricilla Mukokobi The South West Africa National Union has criticised Israel and its partners’ actions in Gaza, and told Germany to stay away from genocidal actions, based on its own shameful history. View more
2024-02-07John Muyamba As the nation reels in shock after the death of Namibia’s third president, Hage Geingob, who died in the early hours of Sunday morning, leaders in the Kavango regions remembers him as caring. View more
2024-02-07Correspondent Residents of Keetmanshoop on Monday gathered for a candlelight vigil ceremony in remembrance of the late President Hage Geingob. View more
2024-02-06Eveline de Klerk Namibiab ge a !nona Afrika !hūgu di ǀgui hîa noxopa Sim kartdi xoamâidi ǀkha toa tama hâba. Ministeri ǂAnǂandi dib, Peya Mushelengab gere mîsa !oas ge ǁîb di ministerisa ǀgaisa ǁguiǂamsa ūhâ, mîǁguisa ǁaeb !nâ hoa Sim kartde nî xoamâise īsa. View more
2024-02-06Aletta Shikololo Namibiab ge ǀasa presidenta ūhâ. ǀAsase go ǀnauǂgāhe !Hūb di ǁûb, Nangolo Mbumbab ge ge mîǁgui, ǁîb di ai!gû-aob go ǁnāxūpa ūkhâi tsî ǁîb di ǀumisa nî ai!gû-ūsa. View more
2024-02-06Maurice Kambukwe The national men’s U/20 rugby coach, Ryan de la Harpe, has voiced his frustration over the National Rugby Union's (NRU) perceived disinterest in the upcoming Barthes Cup in Zimbabwe, scheduled for 20 -28 April. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent A faction of the //Kharas football second division league has elected an interim executive committee (exco) after members failed to elect new exco members. View more
2024-02-06Staff Reporter OsOna Village recently held its Osona Walk and Fun Run in a bid to promote fitness and get people from the neighbourhood to get to know each other. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent Namibia’s sports fraternity continued to pay tribute to the late President Hage Gottfried Geingob, expressing their condolences to the great leader and sports enthusiast who died Sunday morning in Windhoek. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent Swaths of the US state of California were flooded yesterday, and hundreds of thousands of people were without power after a dangerous storm brought heavy rains and prompted a state of emergency. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent Iran said yesterday that it “will not hesitate” to respond in the event of US attacks on its territory after the White House declined to say whether strikes on Iran were ruled out. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent US Secretary of State Antony Blinken headed to the Middle East for another crisis tour on Monday in a bid to secure a new truce in the Israel-Hamas war, as southern Gaza saw no let-up in fighting. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent Security forces used tear gas to disperse an opposition rally outside Senegal’s parliament yesterday, shortly before the start of a contentious debate on postponing this month’s presidential election. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent At least 35 women are missing after kidnappers seized guests returning from a wedding in northwestern Nigeria, officials told AFP on Monday. The mass kidnapping in Katsina state is the largest in a series of recent abductions across Africa’s most populous country. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent The death toll from a gas explosion in Nairobi last week has risen to six after three more victims died from their burns, the government’s spokesperson said Sunday. View more
2024-02-06Otniel Hembapu Agribank, the country’s leading agricultural financial lender, is placing special emphasis on small-scale remote farmers through its latest initiative Branch-on-Wheels, which takes its services closer to prospective and existing clients. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent Following slight delays due to incomplete vital infrastructure, it’s all systems go for the much-anticipated Eastern Epukiro Farmers Association (EEFA) auction, which will now take place this Thursday at Epukiro Pos 3. View more
2024-02-06Otniel Hembapu Namibia’s cattle exports increased by 57.46% from the 15 902 heads exported during November last year to almost 152 000 cattle exported mainly to the South African, Angolan, Zambian and Zimbabwean markets. View more
2024-02-06Otniel Hembapu Various experts who attended the recent Strategic Plan for Agriculture and Rural Statistics (SPARS) assessment findings workshop concluded that empowered farming communities and a thriving agricultural sector cannot optimally function without the dissemination of accurate statistics. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent PARIS - The OECD raised its 2024 world economic growth forecast yesterday but warned that the Middle East conflict posed a risk, with disruptions in Red Sea shipping threatening to increase consumer prices. View more
2024-02-06Maihapa Ndjavera The labour ministry’s executive director Lydia Indombo said the ministry conducted 547 workplace inspections to evaluate adherence to fundamental employment requirements. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent President Nangola Mbumba’s biggest dream was to become a school principal one day. For him, that was the pinnacle of success. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent After launching its campaign ahead of November’s general election over the weekend, the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) decided to put all campaign-related activities on hold in honour of the late President Hage Geingob. View more
2024-02-06Paheja Siririka Botswana’s president Mokgweetsi Masisi is the first international leader to touch down in Namibia to personally convey his condolences to former first lady Monica Geingos and Namibians at large, further cementing the close bond between the two countries. View more
2024-02-06Festus Hamalwa The chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders, Immanuel /Gaseb, said they will remember late President Hage Geingob as a unifier and a peace-loving Namibian, who dedicated his entire life fighting for the wellbeing of the Namibian people. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund last week Wednesday announced that it recorded 158 road crashes, 335 injuries and 29 fatalities in its year-to-date statistics for the 1 to 28 January 2024 period. View more
2024-02-06Eveline de Klerk A Henties Bay man allegedly attempted to rape a mother and later raped her daughter after accommodating them in his home. View more
2024-02-06Johnathan Beukes In the ever-evolving landscape of governance, few leaders can boast the commitment to transparency exhibited by Namibia’s late President Hage Geingob. View more
2024-02-06Correspondent President Nangolo Mbumba has officially declared a national mourning period starting from 5 February until the date of late President Hage Geingob’s funeral. View more
2024-02-06Albertina Nakale The Zambezi community has joined the rest of Namibia and beyond in mourning the late President Hage Geingob, hailing him for his visionary leadership. View more
2024-02-05Maurice Kambukwe FC Ongos Ladies continued their great form in the FNB Women’s Super League last weekend, defeating Girls and Goals 6-1. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent THE Namibian sporting fraternity has expressed shock and dismay at the passing of President Hage Geingob, who died in the early hours of yesterday morning. View more
2024-02-05Maurice Kambukwe DONAWALD Modise, Namibia’s national futsal men’s team coach has blamed lack of finishing abilities by his players as the key contributory factor to his team’s 2-5 loss in the 2024 Caf Africa Futsal Cup of Nations qualifiers on Saturday. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent Israeli strikes across Gaza killed scores of people overnight as battles raged yesterday in the besieged territory’s south and Hamas was reviewing a proposal for a halt in the nearly four-month-long war. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent Yemen’s Huthis said yesterday United States and British air strikes “will not deter us” and vowed a response after dozens of targets were hit in retaliation for the Iran-backed rebels’ repeated Red Sea attacks. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent Senegal should end “uncertainty” created by president Macky Sall’s announcement that an election scheduled for 25 February would be postponed indefinitely, France said yesterday, calling for a vote “as soon as possible”. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent Kenyan president William Ruto on Saturday blamed incompetent and corrupt government officials for a deadly gas blast in Nairobi which killed three people and injured 280. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent Ngoloneya gwaHangwena Sebastian Ndeitunga okwa indile aanashilonga moombelewa dhEpangelo opo ya hulithe po okungwandjagula oshigwana, uuna tashi kongo omayakulo moombelewa dhepangelo. View more
2024-02-05Victoria Kaapanda Okanona koomwendhi ndatu oka si sho ka anuwa ka tsuwagulwa noombele komulumentu gwomimvo 27, a li nale mekwatathano lyopahole nayina. View more
2024-02-05Festus Hamalwa Omunashipundi womalelo opamufyuululwakalo Chief Immanuel \Gaseb okwa ti omupresidente Hage Geingob okwa li a fimaneka omalelo opamufyuululwakalo nokwa kala alushe ta lalakanene ombili. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent Muzamaisi wasipokola mwasikiliti sa Zambezi Andreas Shilelo, ubulela kuli museco oezahala kwa Kongola kiwakubona feela kuli hakuna yafita ni libyana zesika lumelelwa. View more
2024-02-05Staff Reporter The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) recorded a profit of N$19 million for the 2022/2023 financial year. This was revealed during the NAC’s recent AGM, where the Annual Financial Statement (AFS) showed the company turned from a loss-making position of over N$93 million in 2022 to a profit of more than N$19 million in 2023. View more
2024-02-05Staff Reporter Sanlam last week proposed to buy its smaller competitor, Assupol Holdings Limited, for around N$6.5 billion. Sanlam has officially stated its intention to acquire 100% of the issued ordinary shares of Assupol through a scheme of arrangement, with a fallback general offer to Assupol shareholders. View more
2024-02-05Edgar Brandt “HE will be remembered for his generosity…He was a humble man… He was accessible to all Namibians…He could strike up a conversation with anyone”. View more
2024-02-05Otniel Hembapu Nigeria’s former foreign affairs minister Geoffrey Onyema has strongly denied damning allegations of corruption and embezzlement of funds at the Namibian and Jamaican High Commissions during his tenure as that country’s foreign affairs minister. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) and the Rehoboth Town Council (RTC) are currently addressing outstanding matters concerning the transfer of Reho Spa, one of which involves completing transfer cost payments at the deeds office. View more
2024-02-05Edward Mumbuu The nation was plunged into mourning yesterday following the announcement of the death of President Hage Geingob, Namibia’s third democratically-elected leader. View more
2024-02-05Aletta Shikololo Newly inaugurated President Nangolo Mbumba, who succeeded the late President Hage Geingob, has promised to pick up from where his predecessor left off and continue his legacy. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent Oshikoto governor Penda ya Ndakolo has expressed condolences to former First Lady Monica Geingos, the children, family, close friends and the entire country following the death of President Hage Geingob yesterday. View more
2024-02-05Maria Sheya AS the nation struggles to come to terms with the sudden loss of its third president, Hage Geingob, who died in the early hours of yesterday morning, most Namibians had questions about what would happen to the highest seat in the country. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent The Namibian government has embarked upon a comprehensive nationwide relief food assistance programme in all the 14 regions from 1 October 2023 to 30 June 2024. View more
2024-02-05Otniel Hembapu The Omaheke Regional Council has earmarked N$700 000 towards the speedy electrification of streets, a children’s sanctuary, and water supply to a major garden project at Drimiopsis. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent THE Namibian National Students Organisation (Nanso) has called on the Namibian Students Financial Assistant Fund (NSFAF) to modernise its financial model and decentralise operations. View more
2024-02-05Correspondent THE Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) on Friday led a community health initiative in Windhoek offering free crucial screenings to more than 100 men and 100 women. View more
2024-02-05Edward Mumbuu “We have good standing in Africa and in the world. Many people think we have a very good approach to governance. Our governance architecture is admired.They say a prophet is not respected in his own country. We can only recognise you when you are dead,” View more
2024-02-02Correspondent The leadership dispute between two factions of Black Africa Sports Club (BASC) has spilled over to the courts as they fight for the reigns of one of the oldest and most successful sports clubs in the country. View more
2024-02-02Carlos Kambaekwa One of five football-playing brothers from Swakopmund’s largest residential area of Mondesa location, the just-departed former Robber Chanties attacker, Ebson /Gaseb, was the younger brother of former Robber Chanties and Orlando Pirates Football Club’s sharpshooter Benjamin ‘Kleintjie’ /Gaseb, famously going by the nickname ‘Springbok’. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent Momake Muhupua is an Otjiherero phrase which translates to “One can live off of their own hands”. It is also the name of a business started by Kutamotjoje Nguvitjita who curls wigs with rollers. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent I had an unforgettable experience when I recently visited Damaraland, a region with the ancestry of the Damara clan. It was so fulfilling to pen down my experience and take you along this journey, once again. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent Shell yesterday said its net profit more than halved to US$19.4 billion in 2023 on lower energy prices, after rocketing to a record peak the previous year following the Ukraine conflict. View more
2024-02-02Staff Reporter The Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) has signed a Memorandum of Agreement (MoA) for fuel sponsorship with Engen Namibia, reaffirming and further strengthening their strategic public-private partnership. View more
2024-02-02Edgar Brandt A shift in domestic borrowing patterns has led to an increase in the overall debt stock. This has resulted in household debt escalating to N$66.8 billion in December 2023, up from N$64.7 billion in December 2022. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent At a young age, it may be difficult to know what you really want in life. Some perspective is gained from our earlier events in life, and other motivations become clearer the more exposed we are to the outside world through different experiences View more
2024-02-02Prof Jairos Kangira When the results of the 2023 NSSCO grade 11 were released last month, they revealed that a paltry one-quarter of the learners who sat for examinations last year passed to proceed to Advanced Subsidiary (AS) (grade 12) level, the nation was in mourning literally. Not surprisingly so, all were and are still at sixes and sevens, the affected learners, parents and guardians, educators, and concerned s View more
2024-02-02Correspondent THE Namibia Population and Housing Census 2023 was indeed a proud moment in the history of our country. Covid-19 forced the census project to be conducted two years behind schedule. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent IN the rhythmic pulse of the global digital era, Namibia holds within its vast landscapes and resilient communities an untapped well of potential. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent The world united in 2015 at the UNFCCC Conference of Parties (COP20) in Paris, resulting in the historic Paris agreement aimed at limiting global warming at 1.5 °C above pre-industrial levels. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent Namibia’s vibrant tapestry of cultures and landscapes is witnessing a surge of youth-led social activism, and it’s not just the capital Windhoek anymore. This exciting shift is empowering young voices in the often-overlooked towns of the south, small rural communities, and the north. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent In the vibrant political landscape of Namibia, where one could find the echoes of a rich history reverberating against the backdrop of stunning landscapes, the call for political consciousness emerges as a crucial element in shaping the nation’s future, especially when one is to consider the year that is 2024. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent KLEOPHAS Mundjele is a highly skilled and versatile public servant with a strong background in IT software development, analysis and programming. He possesses solid skills in various programming languages, database management, and system architecture. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent During the early days of April in 1940, Nazi-Germany invaded Norway. My mother, five years old at the time, still recalls German airplanes with swastikas bombing a military airfield outside Oslo. View more
2024-02-02Pricilla Mukokobi The Road Fund Administration handed over an emergency response vehicle worth N$1.3 million to the Motor- Vehicle Accident Fund yesterday to cater for patients from the Zambezi and Kavango regions. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture is hosting the Jolly Phonics intervention programme, partly sponsored by Unicef, which aims to improve literacy levels among school-going children. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent CITY of Windhoek says it is replacing the water distribution network in Groot Aub and will start installing individual household and community prepaid meters to improve water supply to the reswidents of the rapidly expanding settlement. View more
2024-02-02Staff Reporter Namibian Police chief Joseph Shikongo continues to implore senior officers to style up and provide improved services to the public or face his wrath, including demotion. View more
2024-02-02John Muyamba Johannes Haufiku, an official from the ministry of environment, forestry and tourism was granted bail of N$3 000 when he appeared in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court following his arrest on Thursday evening when he allegedly corruptly used a state vehicle. View more
2024-02-02Eveline de Klerk School hostels in the Erongo region, specifically those along the coast, are in dire need of financial aid to upgrade their ailing infrastructure. View more
2024-02-02Edward Mumbuu Auditor-general Junias Kandjeke has slammed the Otavi town council for failing to install proper financial management systems. View more
2024-02-02Staff Reporter President Hage Geingob has returned home following medical treatment in the United States of America, where he underwent a novel medical therapy, the Presidency announced. View more
2024-02-02Eveline de Klerk A mother and her two children tragically died in a shack fire in the Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC) at Swakopmund when the shack they were sleeping in caught fire early on Wednesday morning. View more
2024-02-02Otniel Hembapu The National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) took a collective decision to do away with the party’s tradition of holding electivecongresses during a national election year. View more
2024-02-02John Muyamba Acting police regional commander for Kavango East, Eino Nambahu says there ia a need to improve police infrastructure starting with the Rundu police station where the holding cells are always surpassing capacity. View more
2024-02-02Correspondent The lack of a management committee has made governance and the implementation of capital projects impossible at the //Kharas Regional Council. View more
2024-02-02Eveline de Klerk Namibia is one of the three African countries that has not yet completed the SIM card registration process, according to the Minister of Information, Peya Mushelenga, who said his ministry has a mammoth task in making sure all SIM cards are registered by the deadline. View more
2024-02-01Festus Hamalwa Omukulunhu koshikondo shokukonakona oimbuluma mOhangwena komufalapedu Zachariah Amakali okwa ti opolifi onghee tai kongo Willem Sheehama (36), oo e livaka modolongo koshitaashi shopolifi kOshikango. View more
2024-02-01Victoria Immanuel Okavidio hoka ka kala taka taambathanwa komalungula kutya uuchepisa wedhina Hello anuwa owa longelwa omakende ga nyanyulwa, oka etitha ehangano ndyoka lyi yamukule meendelelo kutya shoka tashi popiwa odhanakalindi. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent Karasburg-based Young Brazilians (YB) Football Club head coach Galiel Pelwan is optimistic that his team will reach the top eight in the Debmarine Namibia Premiership 2023/2024 campaign. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent Keetmanshoop mayor McDonald Hanse launched the 2024 edition of the annual Mayoral Cup on Tuesday, which is set to take place in April. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent Namibia’s Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa is set to fight China’s Zhong Liu for the World Boxing Organisation’s (WBO) Regional Super Bantamweight 12 rounds in the Independence Boxing Bonanza on 23 March at Ramatex. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent Following the death of the club’s famous racehorse, Professor, in December, the owners of the horse, Professor Supporters Club (PSC), are planning to host a big race event to honour it, as it played a huge role in reviving horseracing in Namibia. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent China yesterday executed a couple for throwing two young children out of the window of an apartment building, in a case that caused nationwide outrage. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent From trash-strewn pavements to street vendors packing meals in polystyrene containers, plastic waste is a constant menace in the urban landscape of Lagos, Nigeria’s economic capital and the continent’s most populous city. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent China overtook Japan as the world’s biggest vehicle exporter last year, data from the Japan Automobile Manufacturers Association (JAMA) showed yesterday. Japan shipped 4.42 million vehicles in 2023, the figures showed. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent Numerous people often commute through the City of Windhoek by car, and while doing so, any one of them could occasionally run into a traffic officer. Some motorists find it annoying to think about getting stopped by police officers, while others find it nerve-wracking. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent Namibia’s oil discoveries have been a source of optimism for the future trajectory of the economy. Yet, with great excitement comes caution, as other countries’ experiences internationally provide stark lessons on the double-edged sword of oil riches. View more
2024-02-01Staff Reporter O&L Leisure has procured new premium Land Cruisers for Mokuti Etosha, reflecting its commitment to providing nature-based experiences in alignment with its new premium positioning. View more
2024-02-01Staff Reporter The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for global air freight markets showing that air cargo demand rebounded in 2023 with a particularly strong fourth quarter performance despite economic uncertainties. Full-year cargo demand reached a level just slightly below 2022 and 2019. View more
2024-02-01Maihapa Ndjavera Revenue from mobile voice and SMS services in Namibia show a consistent decline while data revenue continues to grow. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Council of Ministers on Monday held an extraordinary meeting to discuss the cholera outbreak being experienced in several member states. View more
2024-02-01Paheja Siririka “I have been suffering all these years with leprosy. On top of that, I went to witch-doctors just to seek help, but that even worsened the condition”. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent With so many learners failing to meet the entry requirements to Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary level and/or institutions of higher learning over the past years, and with the University of Namibia recently coming out to say they will not take in grade 11s as per the current education curriculum, several political parties have come out, pledging to tackle the constraints ha View more
2024-02-01Festus Hamalwa The Ohangwena regional council is investigating the disappearance of N$139 772 meant for flood victims in the region. View more
2024-02-01Roland Routh Windhoek High Court judge Orben Sibeya yesterday set the date for his ruling on who will be the curator bonis of the Fishrot assets as 19 February. View more
2024-02-01Edward Mumbuu Iceland has recorded its worst-ever corruption ranking according to Transparency International’s latest Corruption Perceptions Index (CPI), due to among other reasons its citizens’ involvement in the Fishrot corruption scheme in Namibia. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent Speaker of the National Assembly Professor Peter Katjavivi has commended South Africa for its boldness in filing a case against Israel at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) over the latter’s alleged breach of the UN Convention on genocide by killing Palestinians in Gaza. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) Secretary for Information and Publicity Nghiningilwandubo Kashume has called on the Namibian youth to take an active role in their future by participating in the upcoming elections. View more
2024-02-01Roland Routh A husband and wife from northern Namibia were sentenced on Monday in the Oshakati High Court after convictions for rape and kidnapping. View more
2024-02-01Correspondent Two people are in custody in the Zambezi region after the police intercepted contraband with a street value of over N$140 000 during a routine search at the Kongola checkpoint last week. View more
2024-02-01Albertina Nakale Following previous court appearances of six senior officials implicated in the alleged N$4.7 million fraud at the Zambezi Regional Council, the aggrieved Kongola community protested, demanding the revocation of the accused’s bail with immediate effect pending finalisation of their case. View more
2024-01-31Festus Hamalwa Omukulunhuwiliki moshikondo shouhaku nomayakulo opashiwana Ben Nangombe okwa ti okudja omudo wa dja ko fiyo oneudo moshilongo omwa lopotwa omivalu dovanhu 1 345 va kwatwa kumalaria. View more
2024-01-31Maurice Kambukwe Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF) president Hilary Imbuwa says the N$3 million sponsorship will assist in nurturing talent. View more
2024-01-31Correspondent The 2024 Nedbank Namibia Cycle Challenge was officially launched by Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service Agnes Tjongarero at the Nedbank Campus yesterday. View more
2024-01-31Correspondent Deputy Minister of Sports, Youth and National Service, Emma Kantema-Gaomas has commended the senior national men’s football team, the Brave Warriors, for their heroic achievements at the Africa Cup of Nations. View more
2024-01-31Correspondent The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) recently hosted the Day of Education celebration at Windhoek High School in the capital. View more
2024-01-31Staff Reporter The industrialisation and trade ministry is scheduled to undertake public consultations on Special Economic Zone Bill (SEZ), National Informal Economy, Startups and Entrepreneurship Development Policy (NIESED), Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Regulations and National Cooling Strategy. View more
2024-01-31Edgar Brandt Petroleum imports at the Port of Walvis Bay, strategically located as a gateway to Southern Africa, remarkably increased by 50% during the nine-month period ending 31 December, 2023. View more
2024-01-31Vitalio Angula When the Presidency issued a press release two weeks ago regarding President Hage Geingob being diagnosed with “cancerous cells”, it sent shockwaves amongst citizens, the media and political commentators alike. View more
2024-01-31Correspondent The upcoming Presidential election in Namibia brings to the forefront an important aspect of the political process, the timely release of political party manifestos. View more
2024-01-31Edgar Brandt Energy minister Tom Alweendo yesterday swiftly denied weighty corruption allegations regarding the licensing of oil and gas exploration off the Namibian coast. View more
2024-01-31Correspondent The Donkerpos community in the Omaheke region’s Otjombinde constituency was overwhelmed after a solar power system was installed in their area recently. View more
2024-01-31Otniel Hembapu Following a detailed building inspection by the regional education directorate of Otjozondjupa, over seven classrooms of the Okakarara Primary School were declared unsafe and uninhabitable for learners and teachers. View more
2024-01-31Eveline de Klerk A mentally unstable patient caused considerable damage to the mental ward of the Swakopmund State Hospital after he set a room on fire on Sunday. View more
2024-01-31Correspondent Health and social services minister Kalumbi Shangula said the Namibian government is committed to ensuring that all treatment success rates for leprosy remain high to prevent reinfection and community transmission. View more
2024-01-31Correspondent The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is hosting an anti-corruption framework workshop this week in partnership with the Technical Assistance and Information Exchange (TAIEX) instrument of the European Commission. View more
2024-01-31Roland Routh Ernst Lichtenstrasser, the man who shot two people at the Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology (NIMT)’s entrance in 2019 in cold blood, is ready to proceed with the last stretch of his trial. View more
2024-01-31Eveline de Klerk Riddick Ricky Narib, who is accused of the murder of his stepson Wilfred Dantani Eiseb, is expected to seek bail this week in the Walvis Bay Magistrate’s Court. View more
2024-01-31Roland Routh The appeal of two American citizens convicted and sentenced for the murder of Andrè Heckmair in January 2011, has hit a stumble. View more
2024-01-31Edward Mumbuu Slapping the Oranjemund Town Council with an adverse audit opinion for a myriad of accounting shortcomings, Auditor General (AG) Junias Kandjeke also found some unrecorded assets belonging to the entity. View more
2024-01-31Festus Hamalwa The health director in the Otjozondjupa region, Gerbardo Timotheus, said 26 Otavi residents were discharged from hospital following treatment after eating poisoned zebra meat bought from the street. View more
2024-01-30Victoria Kaapanda Opolisi moshitopolwa shaShikoto oya ti oyi li metifa okukonakona oshipotha shoka sha li sha patululilwa aantu yaheyali, sho ya li ya mangele okanona kokakadhona komimvo 15 momuti noku ka dhengagula. View more
2024-01-30Festus Hamalwa Ovanhu 26 okwa li va tambulilwa moshipangelo shaTavi oshivike sha dja ko konima eshi vati va lya ombelela yoshinamwenyo shongolo. View more
2024-01-30Maurice Kambukwe Ongos Ladies FC head coach Shama Gure has said their Sunday win against Namib Daughters in the FNB Women Super League shows they are moving in the right direction. View more
2024-01-30Staff Reporter Namibia’s top elite cyclists, Alex Miller, Drikus Coetzee, and Vera Looser, made headlines this weekend by winning in their respective race categories. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent India’s navy said yesterday it had freed an Iranian fishing vessel that had been hijacked by pirates off the coast of Somalia in the latest attack against shipping in the Indian Ocean. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent The parents of a suspected teenage school shooter are to stand trial in the Serbian capital Belgrade from Monday, after their son’s killing spree left 10 dead, including nine classmates. View more
2024-01-30Victoria Kaapanda ǂGuro Ministers Beros ge hûhâsigu di ǁanina ra ǂgan, in ū-oasen ǀkhurubhuib !aroma ra māhe ǂûna ǁamasa xu tsî ǁamas soas !nâ Namibiab ǀAwa!namna ǁnāti ī ǂhanu tama !nae!khaiden ǁîn ǂharidi tamas ka i o nî ǂans karao. kara o. View more
2024-01-30Eveline de Klerk 300 xa a !nāsa Tsoaxubams di omaridi hîa Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC proper) ǁanǁguib din ge ǁnā !hū!âdi hîas ge !ā!khōmaisa ǂhanuba xus ge hō maris ǀkha a !anutoade xu nî domdore. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent Record-keeping is systematically collecting, recording, preserving, utilising and disposing of better data. It is of prominent importance in the poultry industry for several reasons. View more
2024-01-30Staff Reporter A financial downturn has many negative effects, with perhaps the most distressing for consumers being the repossession of an asset. View more
2024-01-30Staff Reporter The Electricity Control Board (ECB) and the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (Cran) recently signed a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU), committing to collaborate on areas of common interest. View more
2024-01-30Edgar Brandt What is believed to be another substantial oil find has been made in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia, an area that has emerged as one of the world’s most prospective oil and gas regions. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent About 17 learners from the marginalised San community in the Omaheke region qualified to study at institutions of higher learning in the country. View more
2024-01-30Victoria Kaapanda The Ministry of Health and Social Services said cervical cancer is the second-most common cancer after breast cancer in Namibia. View more
2024-01-30Roland Routh A female friend of one the alleged killers of the Riedel couple whose farmhouse was set alight with their bodies, testified yesterday how he described the events to her. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent The death toll in the road crash that occurred at Okashandja village between Ondangwa and Uukwiyuushona on Friday has risen to eight after one of the victims who was being hospitalised, died yesterday. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent The Rehoboth Town Council (RTC) has shed some light on the town’s financial challenges, particularly the mounting debt owed to NamPower, Namibia’s national power utility, amounting to a staggering N$190 million. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent Nampol’s Zambezi regional commander Andreas Shilelo said the searches at the Kongola checkpoint are only to ensure that no one passes through with any contraband. View more
2024-01-30Aron Mushaukwa The Swapo Regional Executive Committee of Zambezi region has suspended its coordinator Moffat Sileze over allegations of missing party funds amounting to N$47 000. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent Oshana governor Elia Irimari has urged farmers to make use of various government subsidies offered by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform to maximise their harvest outcomes, including the use of tractors. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent A total of 3 129 offenders have been sentenced to community service in Namibia since the implementation of the Community Service Orders (CSO) programme in 2010. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent The Rössing Foundation on Friday donated 1 415 textbooks and other learning materials to the Oshela Secondary School at Okongo in the Ohangwena region. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent The academic landscape has witnessed a concerning trend in the performance of history subjects within the social sciences. While 2022 saw a disheartening 15.5% success rate, there was a modest improvement in 2023 with an 18.5% achievement. View more
2024-01-30Correspondent It is with a deep sense of loss and sorrow that we learnt of the passing of our dear beloved Mother Frieda Ueripura Kauta, who departed from this world in the early evening of 14 January 2024. View more
2024-01-29Victoria Kaapanda Engathithi lyAanamibia olya li lya teka omukumo mOshakati shoNamibia a dhengwa koshishiindalongo Angola ookoola 3-0, sho ya li ya kutha ombinga muudhano wu li pokati kiilongo yaAfrica. View more
2024-01-29Victoria Kaapanda Aantu yaheyali oya si moshiponga shohauto, yaali oye li monkalo yi nyanyeleka, omanga yatatu ye li monkalo tayi etitha oonkondo, sho oohauto ya li mudho dha li dhi idhenge omitse mumwe kokapate koholondo. View more
2024-01-29Festus Hamalwa Ovanafikola kosekundofikola Oshela Secondary School ova pewa oikwafifohongo mw akwatelwa omambo kehangano loRossing Foundation i li pongushu yoshimaliwa sheeN$295 000. View more
2024-01-29Maurice Kambukwe Fans have applauded the Brave Warriors’ performance at the ongoing 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament, despite falling out in the knockout stage to Angola on Saturday. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent UN chief Antonio Guterres has pleaded for donor states to “guarantee the continuity” of the body’s Palestinian refugee agency (UNRWA) after several halted funding over accusations of staff involvement in Hamas’s 7 October attack on Israel. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent Finns headed to the polls yesterday to elect a new president, an office whose importance has grown on increased tensions with neighbouring Russia since the invasion of Ukraine. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent Iran yesterday said it simultaneously launched three satellites into orbit, nearly a week after the launch of a research satellite by the Revolutionary Guards drew Western criticism. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent Ukrainian defence officials and corporate leaders sought to steal about US$40 million through a fraudulent arms procurement scheme, the country’s main intelligence and security agency said Saturday. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent Suspected Somali pirates have boarded and hijacked a Sri Lankan fishing trawler with six crew in the latest attack against shipping in the Indian Ocean, Colombo’s navy said yesterday. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent Several hundred people marched in Nairobi on Saturday to protest against femicide in Kenya, where over a dozen women have been killed this month in cases that shocked the nation. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent The US Federal Reserve is widely expected to start cutting interest rates in the coming months, as inflation edges closer to its long-run target of 2%. What is less clear, however, is when the first of those cuts will come. View more
2024-01-29Staff Reporter The domestic rental market has defied the weak consumer environment, remaining resilient during the first three quarters of 2023 View more
2024-01-29Maihapa Ndjavera Trade and industrialisation minister, Lucia Ipumbu last week officiated at the closing of the European Union (EU) funded twinning project, titled ‘Providing support to the Namibia Standard Institution (NSI)’. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam) has been operating for 26 years without any operational policies. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent Do we have a proper healthcare system in Namibia? This letter attempts to diagnose and prescribe possible solutions to our healthcare system. View more
2024-01-29Prof Makala Lilemba I was honoured to attend the launch of Charles Mubita’s book, titled, ‘Symbiotic Relationship Between National Interest and Foreign Policy: The Nexus of Decision Making’, on 20 January 2024, which drew people from different spectrum of academicians, diplomats, politicians and rank and file. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has approved plans for the construction of an additional primary school at the Groot Aub settlement in the Khomas region. View more
2024-01-29Pricilla Mukokobi A book titled ‘Visualisation and Epistemological Access to Mathematics Education in Southern Africa’ was recently launched in Windhoek during the 32nd annual Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) 2024 conference. View more
2024-01-29Otniel Hembapu Namibia has welcomed the International Court of Justice (ICJ)’s ruling that Israel must immediately take steps to prevent acts of genocide in Gaza, but international relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is disappointed that the court failed to order a total ceasefire in its ruling. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent The Brave Warriors will receive N$50 000 each for qualifying to the knockout stages of the 2023 Afcon underway in Ivory Coast. View more
2024-01-29Eveline de Klerk Over 300 families from Swakopmund residing in the Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC proper) will benefit from erven which were serviced by the municipality through funds availed by government. View more
2024-01-29Victoria Immanuel Seven people tragically died after being involved in a car accident on Friday at about 12h00 at Okashandja village outside Ondangwa in the Oshana region. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent //Kharas Regional Council chairperson, Joseph Isaacks on Friday announced the dismissal of three Swapo councillors with immediate effect, for allegedly having committed various offences. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent Information minister Peya Mushelenga said, of the over two million SIM cards that are currently active in Namibia, only half of them are registered, following an extension on the grace period earlier this year. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has critiqued the Zambezi leadership for the slow pace of development in the region. View more
2024-01-29Roland Routh Three Zimbabwean nationals will go on trial for the murder of a nine-year-old girl in June this year, it was announced in the Windhoek High Court last week. View more
2024-01-29Correspondent Tjipira Mbimbo, a former People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (Plan) combatant, who died on 15 January at the age of 85, has been accorded an official funeral. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent NAMIBIA winger Deon Hotto has hailed the Brave Warriors for qualifying for the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time in the team’s history following their 0-0 draw with Mali on Wednesday. View more
2024-01-26Staff Reporter The 2024 Nedbank National Individual Time Trial Championships (ITT) and the Nedbank National Road Race Championships will take place today and Sunday, 28 January in Windhoek. View more
2024-01-26Carlos Kambaekwa Born in the town of Walvis Bay in 1954, unlike many of his boyhood buddies who liked to kick a football around, Stein started between the sticks. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent Let the truth be told, many people, including the pot-blooded self-styled keyboard pundits never gave the Brave Warriors the slightest chance to win a single match at the ongoing Afcon finals in Ivory Coast, let alone reach the knockout stage of the continental flagship showpiece. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent PRINCE Tjiueza has been hailed as the next best thing to happen in Namibian football after the rise of Brave Warriors captain and leading Mamelodi Sundowns marksman Peter Shalulile, and the exciting midfielder has not ruled out a move to the Premier Soccer League (PSL). View more
2024-01-26Festus Hamalwa Kansela woshikandjohoololo shEengodi Protasius Neshuku okwa ti oshiwana shoveyelele shi li moshikandjohoololo shaye itashi dengwa kondjala molwaashi ohashi pewa oikulya ya wana okupitilila mombelewa yaye. View more
2024-01-26Festus Hamalwa Opolifi moshitukulwa shaHangwena ot ai ningi omakonakono kombinga yoshitaashi shopolifi kOshikango konima eshi kwa lopotwa ovanadolongo have livake mokakuma. View more
2024-01-26Victoria Immanuel Elelo lyondoolopa Helao Nafidi moshitopolwa shaHangwena olya kutha ko oopelesenda 30% kiifuta yokuningulula oonzapo dhethikamepo lyomangeshefelo. View more
2024-01-26Victoria Immanuel Opolisi moshitopolwa shaMusati oya patululile omulumentu gwomimvo 33 oshipotha sho ta fekelwa a kwata koonkondo okakadhona komimvo 14, ee taka ningi etegelelo. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent MERCY Liswani and her husband Tetlow have cultivated more than a garden; they have sown the seeds of self-sustainability. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent In the captivating world of pageantry, Chelsi Shikongo, former Miss Namibia 2021, has transitioned from beauty queen to mentor. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent As anticipation builds up for Kaptein Tswazi’s “Alala” music video, it has reached a crescendo as people eagerly await the official release of the song. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent The European Central Bank was expected to stand pat yesterday and call for patience in the ongoing battle against inflation, pushing back against market hopes of rapid interest rate cuts. View more
2024-01-26Staff Reporter Nedbank Namibia issued a statement yesterday that it is aware of false reports and messages circulating on social media and via WhatsApp. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent Stepping into a new year requires more than normal financial planning in the ever-changing landscape of economic challenges. View more
2024-01-26Staff Reporter The Namibia Financial Institution Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) has cautioned both the public and the money lenders against the retention of borrowers’ bank cards, PIN codes, original identification documents, passports, and original driver’s licences. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent A few years back, I wrote condemning false prophets and fake pastors in this column, and I received some threats in my email, most probably from some of the so-called men and women of God who felt that I had disclosed their lies and chicaneries. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent Recent comments by the President of the Republic of Namibia, Dr. Hage Geingob, after the Federal Republic of Germany’s support for Israel at the International Court of Justice, led to many unfavourable comments against that country. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent As far as economic growth is being spearheaded by recent technology, industrialisation, robotics, Artificial Intelligence, and smart devices, the compass to locate our advances in this era requires smart government, hardworking state institutions, perseverance from those with the highest order to lay down policies and goals that can rescue those lavishing poverty. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent IT is great to see some schools getting recognition. Politics aside, the negative narrative about public schools has been taking away from the hardworking teachers, parents, and pupils. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent I CONSTANTLY hear comments like “The government doesn’t do this and that,” “Projects don’t move forward,” “It’s incredibly corrupt,” and so on. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent IN the south-western corner of the African continent, an underdog story is unfolding that has captured the world’s attention - Namibia’s national football team, the Brave Warriors, have made history by qualifying for the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament in Ivory Coast for the first time in history. View more
2024-01-26Paheja Siririka The European Union (EU), Konrad Adenauer Foundation (KAS), and Women Action for Development launched the “Empowering CSOs, Women, Youth, and Marginalised Communities as Equal Partners in Democracy” (ECSO) project” to capacitate affected communities with necessary skills. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent Fillemon Natangwe Nuule is a dedicated civil servant and chief of security at the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade, committed to ensuring a safe workplace. He believes that “a safe workplace is healthy for a sound business”. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent Oshikoto Regional Council chairperson Samuel Shivute has urged regional councillors, heads of department and other stakeholders to understand and internalise the customer service charter for them to deal with customers professionally. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development has allocated N$2.1 million to the Oshana Rural Development Project for the 2023/2024 financial year. View more
2024-01-26John Muyamba The Rundu Town Council has failed to follow the Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni’s 2022 directive to formalise the controversial Tumweneni area. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent The Legacy Landscapes Fund (LLF) has contributed N$924 million to support the conservation area of the Skeleton Coast-Etosha bridge in north-western Namibia through an agreement signed at Otjondeka in the Kunene region. View more
2024-01-26Roland Routh ONE of the people accused of the murder of Walvis Bay businessman Hans-Jorg Möller yesterday flatly denied that he was in Walvis Bay on the night of the horrific incident. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said it has so far completed major phases of the 2023 Population and Housing Census since its commencement on 18 September last year. View more
2024-01-26Edward Mumbuu The Auditor General (AG) has lamented the lack of proper financial control and accounting systems in place at the Marine Resources Fund over three years. View more
2024-01-26Correspondent Deputy director of marginalised communities in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Rebekka Namwandi has encouraged members of marginalised communities to stay in one place to ensure that they receive their quarterly food allocations. View more
2024-01-26Albertina Nakale KATIMA MULILO - Malaria continues to be a grave health concern in the Zambezi region with a whooping 7 264 positive cases reported from the first week of 2023 to the third week of 2024. View more
2024-01-26Edward Mumbuu Whether this year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections will live up to its billing remains to be seen, but for spectators and analysts alike, it will be a tight contest that will separate pretenders from contenders. View more
2024-01-26Victoria Immanuel The Office of the Prime Minister has urged members of the public to refrain from buying drought relief items but to rather notify the Namibian Police of any suspicious sales of such food in their areas. View more
2024-01-26Maihapa Ndjavera No firm decision has yet been taken at Cabinet level or by any other entity regarding a possible revival of the liquidated national airline, Air Namibia. View more
2024-01-26Maurice Kambukwe After qualifying for the round of 16 of the Africa Cup of Nations for the first time since Namibia debuted in 1998, fans are confident that the country can go all the way to the finals. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent Lazarus Kaimbi signed a season-long contract with Debmarine Namibia Premier Football League outfit African Stars in the capital on Tuesday. View more
2024-01-25Maurice Kambukwe The national women’s hockey 5’s team captain Petro Stoffberg said yesterday that the score against the United States of America in the opening match at the ongoing FIH Hockey 5’s World Cup doesn’t reflect the team’s potential. View more
2024-01-25Maurice Kambukwe Despite a failure to land one of the boxers to challenge for the world title, MTC Sunshine B ox i ng Academy founder and promoter Nestor Tobias said this year would be the year that his stable gets his hands on the highly-rated world title. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent More than 6 300 people fell prey to “fake friend” scams in Singapore last year and collectively lost an equivalent of nearly US$16 million, police stated. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent The Un i t ed Nat i ons condemned Ukraine for the inhumane shelling of a market in the west of Donetsk, which resulted in the death of 27 people, including two teenagers. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent The World Bank approved US$300 million in financing for Ghana on Tuesday to help support the African country’s recovery from its worst economic turmoil in years. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent Almost one in three South Africans approve of former president Jacob Zuma, whose new political venture is expected to cost the ruling ANC votes in this year’s elections, a poll found on Tuesday. View more
2024-01-25Staff Reporter Che r y has been steadily climbing the ranks as a regional SUV brand. Just recently the company was named as South Africa’s second-largest SUV brand. View more
2024-01-25Staff Reporter Rö ss i ng Ur a n ium and the Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) Rössing Branch Executive Committee (BEC) have concluded negotiations for salary increments from 2024 to 2026. View more
2024-01-25Maihapa Ndjavera The International Monetary Fund (IMF) stands ready to back Namibia’s anti-money laundering efforts, and to combat illicit activities such as the financing of terrorism. View more
2024-01-25Staff Reporter In an exhibition of precision and engineering excellence, Kraatz Engineering has successfully restored the Seamount Explorer motor fishing vessel (MFV). The vessel was recently involved in a collision that caused significant structural damage to the bow. View more
2024-01-25Maihapa Ndjavera A strong negative perception to toll roads as a revenue option to maintain the national network seems to limit the options for authorities tasked with this mammoth responsibility. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent The Ministry of Health and Social Services’ director in the Oshikoto region, Joshua Nghipangelwa, is advocating for the use of traditional herbs as an extra measure to repel mosquitoes. View more
2024-01-25Paheja Siririka Motivational speaker and media strategist Hermien Elago has shared her experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disease, attributing it to a lot of deaths, loss, pain and suffering in the world, which is sometimes triggered by childhood traumas. View more
2024-01-25Paheja Siririka Motivational speaker and media strategist Hermien Elago has shared her experience of being diagnosed with bipolar disease, attributing it to a lot of deaths, loss, pain and suffering in the world, which is sometimes triggered by childhood traumas. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent In 2024, ensuring comprehensive insurance coverage is paramount for you. It not only safeguards against unforeseen challenges, but also fosters a resilient foundation, allowing you to navigate uncertainties with confidence and protecting your well-being. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent Network and networking are not the same. One is a group of people (network), and the other refers to those groups of people in action to achieve a purpose (networking). View more
2024-01-25Eveline de Klerk The Walvis Bay harbour was a hype of activity yesterday as hundreds of tourists disembarked from two luxury cruises, the Queen Mary 2 and the MSC Poesia to explore the coastal towns and its hospitality. View more
2024-01-25Aron Mushaukwa The delays to commence with the upearthing of some schools in flood-prone areas of the Zambezi region, particularly Namiyundu, Nankuntwe, Muzii and Mpukano, has left residents of Kabbe South frustrated. View more
2024-01-25Staff Reporter Following his recent announcement of cancerous cells that had been detected in his body, the Presidency yesterday announced that President Hage G. Geingob will undergo novel medical therapy United States of America. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent Despite numerous challenges, the Okamatapati Combined School scooped the second position in the 2023 NSSCO regional ranking in the Otjozondjupa region. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent The Kunene education directorate is conducting teachers’ conferences to address the region’s poor performance in the 2023 Namibia Senior Secondary CertificateOrdinary (NSSCO) and Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) level examinations. View more
2024-01-25Festus Hamalwa The Ondangwa Town Council’s resolution to waive full interest (100%) on all accounts with debts for consumers who can settle their debts within a period of 12 months, has seen many people benefitting. View more
2024-01-25Victoria Kaapanda A newborn baby miraculously survived more than eight hours in a pit toilet where she was dumped and left for dead by her mother. View more
2024-01-25Steven Klukowski //Kharas Regional Council chairperson Joseph Isaacks said they will not be discouraged by challenges, as it gives council an opportunity to regroup and strategise its approach. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent Omaheke governor Pijoo Nganate has cited alcohol abuse and unemployment as some of the major contributors to the spike in malnutrition in the region. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent The Omaheke region’s poor performance in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Advanced Subsidiary level (AS) results have left the regional leadership and stakeholders scratching their heads. View more
2024-01-25Correspondent The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is battling to keep vulnerable youth off the streets, even after rehabilitation efforts. View more
2024-01-25Steven Klukowski As the days draw closer to the Presidential and National Assembly elections in November, the Swapo Party’s leadership in the //Kharas region held a strategic campaign workshop over the weekend. View more
2024-01-24Staff Report 2 WATCH! The National Information Workers Association of Namibia (NIWAN), in collaboration with the education ministry and Mindsinaction, introduced the Namibia Archival Application at the National Archives of Namibia, today. Developed by Mindsinaction Steam Centre, the app aims to enhance accessibility to archived records across Namibia. View more
2024-01-24Maurice Kambukwe Various local football pundits have thrown their weight behind the Brave Warriors ahead of their 2024 Total Energy Africa Cup of Nations’ do-or-die encounter against Mali tonight. View more
2024-01-24Correspondent Nine of the 12 active regions of Netball Namibia have requested that the chief administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission, Freddy Mwiya, organise an annual general meeting, which they claim the board has failed to do. View more
2024-01-24Correspondent Namibia’s ambassador to the Ivory Coast Selma Ashipala-Musavyi has called on the corporate sector in Namibia to collaborate with the government to develop sports infrastructure. View more
2024-01-24Correspondent Former Brave Warriors’ captain Ronald Ketjijere said the team’s results against South Africa on Sunday were disappointing, but it’s time for them to move on and focus on their upcoming game against Mali. View more
2024-01-24Festus Hamalwa Omunambelewa wopolifi weedula 42 Nghitewapo Kornelius okwa kana nota kongwa kovakwapata vaye molwaashi ova limbililwa kutya oku li peni. View more
2024-01-24Festus Hamalwa Elelo lopamufyuululwakalo lyUukolonkadhi ola tota po oshikefa shokuongela oikulya oyo ya nuninwa ovanhu ve li momhumbwe. View more
2024-01-24Pricilla Mukokobi Vilho Hakandume, a former Students Representative Council member for recreation at the University of Namibia, extended a warm welcome to first-year students, encouraging them to embark on a journey filled with exciting discoveries and personal growth. View more
2024-01-24Correspondent At just 22 years, Damien Mbanga is not only an Aircraft Rescue and Firefighting (ARFF) officer, but also the owner of Integrated Automotive Namibia, an automotive service business. View more
2024-01-24Correspondent The founder of AfriYoung Global Education Exchange Academy, Simon Williams, recently unveiled an opportunity which will enable 100 professional waitresses, waiters and chefs to be recruited in the United States of America (USA). View more
2024-01-24Ruben Kapimbi Sally was squatting underneath the thatch-roof patio. Her reddened and swollen eyes were a clue to her insomnia. So, she buried her yo-yo hair between her knees. She lifted her head after picking mom’s footsteps. “What’s wrong?” asked mom, rubbing her scruffy hair. View more
2024-01-24Paheja Siririka Namibian youth are urged to collaborate with fellow African youth leaders, share common challenges, and collectively find solutions. View more
2024-01-24Edward Mumbuu After surviving near bankruptcy in the early 90s when the Treasury could not honour its financial obligations, more than 30 years later, the Indian economy has grown from strength to strength. View more
2024-01-24Staff Reporter The Zambian government successfully ratified the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor (WBNLDC) Tripartite Agreement on 12 January 2024, and deposited the instruments of ratification with the Southern African Development Community (SADC). View more
2024-01-24Maihapa Ndjavera Russian mining company Uranium One Group has withdrawn a case against the water ministry for not issuing exploration drilling permits to them. View more
2024-01-24Correspondent In the realm of Namibian higher education, the recent interview with Josy Nghipandua, the Students Recruitment and Operations Officer at the University of Namibia (UNAM), sheds light on the contrasting admission policies among the country’s universities. View more
2024-01-24Correspondent In 2023, green hydrogen campaigns took up much of the news, surpassing the oil discovery and all other sources of energy to ponder on. View more
2024-01-24Victoria Kaapanda The Oshana regional education directorate is busy placing Grade one, four, eight, and 11 learners who have not yet found placement at local schools. View more
2024-01-24Steven Klukowski Acting //Kharas chief regional officer (CRO) Benedictus Diergaardt expressed confidence that the 2024 academic year will be one of growth, achievement and fulfilment for both educators and learners. View more
2024-01-24Eveline de Klerk A Karibib family found itself reeling and grieving again after a contentious dispute with Osino Resources as the latter exhumed ancestral graves to pave the way for business. View more
2024-01-24Otniel Hembapu Irish firebrand politician and member of the European parliament, Michael Wallace has thrown his weight behind President Hage Geingob’s stern call for Germany to rethink its decision to support Israel in the genocide case at the International Court of Justice (ICJ) brought by South Africa. View more
2024-01-24Pricilla Mukokobi Landless People’s Movement (LPM) lawmaker Utaara Mootu is calling for the immediate dismissal of education minister Anna Nghipondoka for allegedly bringing the education sector to its knees. View more
2024-01-24Albertina Nakale The Zambezi health directorate has alerted Namibians travelling to neighbouring Zambia to take precautionary measures against the cholera outbreak, which continues to claim many lives and leave thousands hospitalised. View more
2024-01-24Pricilla Mukokobi A delegation from Sierra Leone which was on a study visit in Windhoek praised the country’s road network, even naming it the ‘Europe of Africa’ due to its good road management system. View more
2024-01-24Maihapa Ndjavera The Stampriet Aquifer Uranium Mining Committee is continuing to advocate for the interests of the local communities in the Omaheke region. View more
2024-01-24Maihapa Ndjavera Six of the 10 suspects detained in the recent multi-million-dollar fraud committed at Bank Windhoek’s Opuwo branch last Saturday were denied bail on Friday. View more
2024-01-24Edward Mumbuu Auditor General (AG) Junias Kandjeke slapped the Nkurenkuru Town Council with an adverse audit opinion, as the financial statements do not give a fair reflection of its financial health and performance. View more
2024-01-24Correspondent A 35-year-old man was electrocuted in the Kuvukiland area of Tsumeb on Monday, when he touched a wire fence that had become electrified due to illegal electricity connections. View more
2024-01-24Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro The government’s drought emergency programme must be activated this month without delay when it is obvious that the rains haven’t come, and all indications are there that it is not going to come. View more
2024-01-24Correspondent The Tsumeb municipality has commenced with projects to formalise the Kuvukiland informal area, which will be completed by the end of this year. View more
2024-01-24Correspondent The Namibian Police Force’s crime investigations coordinator for the //Kharas region, deputy commissioner Nikodemus Mbango said the region has recorded a significant reduction of 55.3% in cases reported during the 2023/2024 festive period, compared to the previous season. View more
2024-01-23Staff Report 2 WATCH! The Landless People's Movement (LPM) is attributing the decline of the education sector to the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Ester Anna Nghipondoka. They have publicly called for her immediate dismissal. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent Anneke Steenkamp and Daniel Abraham were crowned winners of the lady’s and men’s team’s races at the second Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Pedal Power Series on Sunday at Teufelsschlucht. View more
2024-01-23Maurice Kambukwe Brave Warriors’ fans have expressed confidence in the team following their 4-0 defeat to South Africa in their second match of the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations in Group E in Ivory Coast. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent Brave Warriors’ coach Collin Benjamin says his players are more dedicated to leaving a legacy and will go to all lengths to represent their country with pride while donning the senior national team jersey. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent EU foreign ministers yesterday pressed Israel for an eventual two-state solution with the Palestinians after the war in Gaza, at meetings with the top diplomats from the two sides and key Arab states in Brussels. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent Iran and Pakistan announced Monday that their ambassadors would resume their duties after the two countries agreed to de-escalate tensions following an exchange of deadly strikes last week. View more
2024-01-23Victoria Immanuel Communal farmers in the northern parts of the country have for the past weeks been hard at work ploughing their crop fields. View more
2024-01-23John Muyamba The country’s largest meat processing and marketing entity, Meatco, has announced its readiness to buy more cattle from farmers in the Northern Communal Area (NCA), but has maintained that farmers should first meet the set requirements and standards. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent The concept of business sustainability is no longer merely fashionable in today’s environment; rather, it represents a fundamental change in the way we think about and conduct business. View more
2024-01-23Maihapa Ndjavera The International Monetary Fund (IMF) states that Namibia needs to optimise and simplify governmental processes and workflows to reduce inefficiencies, lower operational costs, and enhance productivity. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent Stock markets were mixed yesterday following a record finish on Wall Street, while hopes for an early US interest rate cut were dealt a fresh blow by Federal Reserve officials looking to rein in investor expectations. View more
2024-01-23Edgar Brandt Namibia remains high in demand for leisure travellers from around the world with the Hospitality Association of Namibia (HAN) stating that going forward, 2024 holds promises of further growth, View more
2024-01-23Eveline de Klerk Kunene Regional Council chairperson Hendrik Gaobaeb emerged victorious over the weekend, securing the presidency of the UDF at the party’s elective congress in Swakopmund. View more
2024-01-23John Muyamba Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo says he is inundated with promotion requests from some senior officers despite their poor performance. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent THE Khomas Regional Council is geared up to execute the much-awaited water supply and sanitation programmes earmarked for Windhoek’s rural areas, chairperson Shaalukeni John Moonde has announced. View more
2024-01-23Staff Reporter The Namibian Parliament is hosting a meeting of the Commonwealth Parliamentary Association (CPA) Africa region’s budget committee in the capital. The event commenced yesterday, and ends on Friday. View more
2024-01-23Festus Hamalwa A 22-year-old man was admitted to the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital with a stab wound allegedly inflicted by a friend who accused him of secretly cashing an e-wallet of N$100 which was sent to his phone. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent !Nami#Nus constituency councillor Susan Ndjaleka has called on the government to prioritise building a new school at Lüderitz ahead of the much-anticipated developments earmarked for the town. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent The Otjiwarongo Municipality on Thursday officially unveiled its newly purchased fleet of heavy machinery to be used for its road construction and maintenance-related activities at the town. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent In academia, examiners are like guides on a student’s educational journey, offering insights that can inspire, motivate and shape the future of scholars and leaders in business education. View more
2024-01-23Correspondent Let us revisit 1948, when the British mandate over Palestine had just ended, followed by the declaration of the State of Israel, an idea pushed by the Jews who were determined to assert their rights there. View more
2024-01-22Staff Report 2 WATCH! In this episode of Game Time with Marco, Fortune Eichab comments on the match between Namibia and South Africa. He also predicts the outcome of the Afcon 2023 games. View more
2024-01-22Maurice Kambukwe The MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club will today launch its newest initiative, taking school boxing awareness programmes to eight of the 14 regions of Namibia. View more
2024-01-22Correspondent NAMIBIA’S U/19 cricket team has expressed high confidence ahead of their first match at the 2024 Cricket World Cup in Kimberely. View more
2024-01-22Correspondent Namibian Football Association (NFA) president Robert Shimooshili has appealed to individuals and corporate entities in Namibia to support the national football team after their impressive performance in their opening match at the African Cup of Nations currently underway in Ivory Coast. View more
2024-01-22Correspondent Senegal’s Constitutional Council on Saturday published a final list of 20 candidates for the 25 February presidential election that excludes jailed opposition leader Ousmane Sonko and Karim Wade, the son of former president Abdoulaye Wade. View more
2024-01-22Correspondent Fighting raged across Gaza and Israeli units raided the West Bank yesterday after Prime Minister Benjamin Netanyahu, who has faced growing domestic criticism, rejected calls for post-war “Palestinian sovereignty”. Alongside fierce fighting in southern Gaza and across the besieged territory, strikes in Syria and Iraq raised fears of a wider conflagration. View more
2024-01-22Victoria Immanuel Oongundu dhopapolitika, United People’s Movement (UPM) oshowo Kingdom of God (KG), odha patulula oshitayimbelewa shadho mOutapi, moshitopolwa shaMusati Etitano. View more
2024-01-22Festus Hamalwa Opolifi moshitukulwa shaShana otai konakona oshibofa shokaana keedula 10 vati ka kwatwa onghonga kuwalye pefimbo kwa li taka di kofikola. View more
2024-01-22Maihapa Ndjavera Babañwi bababeli neba tamilwe mwa Rundu Labune kutisa nombolo ya babakulubelwa kuba balishumi, mwabulyangelino bwa bolule bamasheleñi kwa mutayi wapanka ya Windoko kwa Opuwo Lasabata viki yefelile. View more
2024-01-22Correspondent While the explosion of debt is throwing a shadow over global economic growth, experts warn that sub-Saharan Africa, where several countries are already in default, is experiencing its worst-ever crisis. View more
2024-01-22Maihapa Ndjavera Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani is championing for agricultural mechanisation and innovation as a potent lever to galvanise rural economies. View more
2024-01-22Correspondent THE Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam) has been labelled as being toothless in the protection and promotion of artists’ copyrights, following its delayed distribution of N$1.8 million royalties for 2022. View more
2024-01-22Correspondent Omuthiya mayor Johannes Ndeutepo has encouraged citizens to develop their plots in Omuthiya which have remained the same for an extended period. View more
2024-01-22Correspondent /Hai-/Khaua Traditional Authority chief Johannes Isaack has called for unity amongst all Nama traditional authorities, and urged them to focus on the plight of their people. View more
2024-01-22Eveline de Klerk The United Democratic Front (UDF)'s congress turned into a battlefield on Saturday after the leadership that had been steering the party for the past 10 years was abruptly dissolved, thereby avoiding accountability. View more
2024-01-22Edward Mumbuu In a year he christened as that of “expectations”, President Hage Geingob has vowed to continue executing his presidential duties despite being diagnosed with cancerous cells last week, the Presidency has said. View more
2024-01-22Festus Hamalwa A 43-year-old woman whose body has been disfigured, discoloured, and her arm and leg amputated following an alleged series of snakebites, has expressed deep despair and fear that she may not make it out of hospital. View more
2024-01-22Pricilla Mukokobi THE One Economy Foundation rewarded journalists for their outstanding work in reporting on and unearthing gender-based violence related stories in the community over the past year. View more
2024-01-22Victoria Kaapanda The shortage of school places for children has not only affected conventional schools but also hit special schools too. View more
2024-01-22Staff Report 2 On The Spot speaks to the Executive Director at the Ministry of Information Communication Technology (MICT), Audrin Mathe, about the future of ICT in Namibia. View more
2024-01-22Eveline de Klerk Martha Phillipina !Gaeb ended up having to cover hefty legal fees when her lawsuit against /Gai-ob Fishing and 11 others was dismissed by the High Court. View more
2024-01-22Roland Routh The three men accused of the murder and robbery of businessman Daniele Ferrari made their first appearance in the Windhoek High Court on Thursday before deputy judge president Hosea Angula. View more
2024-01-22Correspondent The deputy director of marginalised communities in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare, Rebekka Namwandi, has urged pupils from marginalised communities to improve their marks through the Namibia College of Open Learning (Namcol). View more
2024-01-22John Muyamba MOST parts of Kavango West have embraced the good rains that have been pouring down lately, but the Tondoro Health Centre had to shut its doors temporarily as the facility was flooded on Wednesday. View more
2024-01-22Eveline de Klerk In a heart-warming gesture aimed at supporting vulnerable children, the ShoeDrive24 campaign donated new school shoes to 40 pupils at John /Awaseb Primary School in Mondesa, Swakopmund. View more
2024-01-19Correspondent SEVERAL fans and local coaches have urged the Brave Warriors to ignore noises from outside their camp and continue working hard to progress to the knockout stage of the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament, currently underway in Ivory Coast. View more
2024-01-19Carlos Kambaekwa BACK in the day, St Joseph’s Secondary School, the unofficial school of excellence (football-wise), famously known as Döbra, unearthed a significant number of great athletes that went on to establish themselves as big names in the domestic flagship football league, while a few others found refuge in the paid ranks in neighbouring South Africa. View more
2024-01-19Correspondent Former Brave Warriors captain Ronald Ketjijere says Namibians should take pride in the team’s accomplishments at the ongoing African Cup of Nations (Afcon) after the team recorded a stunning 1-0 victory over favourites Tunisia on Tuesday evening. View more
2024-01-19Festus Hamalwa Omukainhu umwe moshitukulwa shaShana okwa tokola okufutifa opolifi moshitukulwa shaShana oshimaliwa sheeN$12 000 eshi vati ya kufa po eetenda daye odo a li ta hiilifa kongeleka. View more
2024-01-19Festus Hamalwa “Kandi wete handi shuna keumbo molwaashi ondi li monghalo idjuu. Paife onda ninga oule womwedi umwe moshipangelo ashike kape na elunduluko. Onda kanifa omukumo kutya onandi ka veluke. View more
2024-01-19Correspondent PHILIPPE Talavera, director of the Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO), takes the helm in the film “Lukas” providing an intimate portrayal of the captivating lives of street children in Namibia. View more
2024-01-19Pricilla Mukokobi Having gone through tough and excruciating moments in life should not deter one from rising above such pain and excelling. View more
2024-01-19Pricilla Mukokobi Chef Mercy Liswani believes that food is the heartbeat of a home, asserting that good meals not only bring joy, but also shape the health of a family. View more
2024-01-19Pricilla Mukokobi FOLLOWING a stunning 1-0 victory against favourites Tunisia during the Afcon Group E opening match at the Amadou Gon Coulibaly Stadium, Namibia’s national football team, the Brave Warriors, not only warmed the hearts of ordinary Namibians but of artists too. View more
2024-01-19Correspondent The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade is tasked with enhancing sustainable social and economic development by creating an enabling environment for the benefit of all citizens. View more
2024-01-19Maihapa Ndjavera NAMIBISA recorded a higher Foreign Direct Investment (FDI) inflow during the third quarter of 2023, mainly due to equity injections for exploration activities as well as the uptake of intercompany loans. View more
2024-01-19Edgar Brandt FOLLOWING substantial discoveries of light oil in Namibia at the beginning of last year, global oil major, TotalEnergies now aims to significantly increase its shareholding in two deep-water exploration blocks in the Orange basin off the southern coast. View more
2024-01-19Josef Kefas Sheehama THIS time of year is always a welcome opportunity to reflect on what is most important. His Excellency Dr Hage G. Geingob, the President of the Republic of Namibia, has declared 2024 “The Year of Expectations”. View more
2024-01-19Staff Report 2 The National Assembly of Namibia officially launched its strategic plan for 2023-2027. Aiming for a paradigm shift, the plan places paramount emphasis on strengthening legislative efficacy, oversight, and representation, alongside a dedicated commitment to elevate service delivery. View more
2024-01-19Correspondent In the intricate dance of economic growth, a pivotal question arises: should a country’s economy rely on increasing workers’ salaries as the prices of goods rise, or should efforts be directed towards stabilising or reducing the costs of goods? View more
2024-01-19Correspondent As the calendar resets, there is usually an unspoken ailment that silently creeps into the lives of many - the notorious ‘January disease’. View more
2024-01-19Staff Reporter The recent decision by the German government to throw its weight and might behind Israel - one of the world’s strongest armies - which is busy obliterating the Palestinian people in Gaza with outright genocidal intent, is a stark reminder and an embodiment of the phrase “a leopard never changes its spots”. View more
2024-01-19Correspondent HENRIETTE Kashinasha Nehemia is a senior librarian at the Nathaniel Maxwilili Community Library, in Katutura, Windhoek and she is, responsible for managing, supervising, and training staff members as well as ensuring library provisions meet the needs of all its users. View more
2024-01-19Edward Mumbuu An absent parliamentary service commission, lack of robust oversight, no communication strategy, limited public involvement and a poor public image are among the National Assembly’s chief shortcomings. View more
2024-01-19Edward Mumbuu New City of Windhoek CEO Moses Matyayi says without a functional management committee (MC), their hands as technocrats remain tied in the execution of their duties. View more
2024-01-19Maihapa Ndjavera TWO more arrests in Rundu yesterday now bring to 10 the number of suspects already detained in the multi-million-dollar fraud committed at Bank Windhoek’s Opuwo branch last Saturday. View more
2024-01-19Roland Routh A MAN who allegedly lured young girls to his house with the promise of fixing a gold ring to their teeth made his first appearance in the Windhoek High Court yesterday. View more
2024-01-19Festus Hamalwa An 11-year-old pupil was reportedly raped by an unknown man while on her way to school on Tuesday morning in Ondangwa. View more
2024-01-19Correspondent The state prosecutor in the Zambezi region Bruna Mukoya said many cases of domestic violence and elderly abuse need to be addressed urgently here. View more
2024-01-19Roland Routh The application in which British millionaire Harvey Boulter is asking the High Court to overturn the decision by Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa to prosecute him on several charges including murder, was heard Wednesday. View more
2024-01-19Steven Klukowski //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick wants the education playing field levelled so that each pupil is given a fair chance to succeed. View more
2024-01-19Correspondent The Omaheke Regional Council (ORC) will hold an engagement meeting with various education stakeholders today at Ben van der Walt Primary School in Gobabis. View more
2024-01-19Victoria Kaapanda EDUCATION minister Anna Nghipondoka on Tuesday called back all learners who were allegedly sent back home from the Nehale Secondary School in the Oshikoto region, for failing to pay hostel fees. View more
2024-01-18Correspondent A late but clinical header drilled home by Namibia’s lethal striker Deon Hotto secured the Brave Warriors’ first-ever victory at the ongoing Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) tournament on Tuesday. View more
2024-01-18Correspondent China’s economy last year grew at one of its slowest rates in more than three decades, official figures showed yesterday, as it was battered by a crippling property crisis, sluggish consumption and global turmoil. View more
2024-01-18Edward Mumbuu 2024 is not just another election year; it is democracy’s biggest year ever as at least 64 countries will head to the polls, representing about 50% of the world population. View more
2024-01-18Eveline de Klerk Defence lawyer Sisa Namandje says the State does not have a case against his clients – a captain, chief engineer and crew member of the Angolan-flagged MFV Lucimar vessel – who were arrested for alleged illegal fishing in Namibia on 18 December last year. View more
2024-01-18John Muyamba A makeshift school started in the Tumweneni informal settlement at Rundu in 2019 with 230 learners being taught under trees and in tents, on Monday welcomed back learners to a modern structure boasting 12 classrooms. View more
2024-01-18Correspondent The European Central Bank (ECB) could start cutting interest rates this summer, president Christine Lagarde said on Wednesday, while stressing that any such move would depend on the latest economic data. View more
2024-01-18Staff Reporter TRUSTCO Group Holdings Limited this week reported it is concluding pivotal transactions with key shareholders that underscore confidence in Namibia’s positive economic prospects and Trustco’s capabilities to channel investment into high-growth areas. View more
2024-01-18Staff Report 2 WATCH! In a press conference held yesterday in Windhoek, the Namibia National Students Organisation (NANSO) brought attention to the critical shortage of school textbooks and essential teaching and learning materials, particularly in remote areas of Namibia. NANSO emphatically urges the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Cultures to address this issue with utmost urgency. View more
2024-01-18Staff Report 2 WATCH! The International University of Management (IUM) is proudly hosting the prestigious Southern African Association for Research in Mathematics, Science and Technology Education (SAARMSTE) conference at its Windhoek main campus. This marks the first time that IUM has been chosen as the host venue for this esteemed event. View more
2024-01-18Staff Report 2 WATCH! The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has raised concerns over the alarming number of uncollected Identity Documents (IDs), revealing that a staggering 39,168 individuals have failed to retrieve their crucial identification cards. View more
2024-01-18Strauss Lunyangwe WATCH! Host Marco Ndlovu of our Game Time with Marco recaps last night's game between Namibia and Tunisia with football enthusiast Isack Hamata. View more
2024-01-18Edward Mumbuu REGULATIONS for the information commissioner’s office, which will implement the Access to Information Act, have already been formulated and now await the National Assembly’s endorsement. View more
2024-01-18Maihapa Ndjavera PERSISTENT water woes will soon be a thing of the past for residents of the Groot Aub settlement south of Windhoek. View more
2024-01-18Pricilla Mukokobi The Women in Media Organisation handed over school uniforms, sanitary products, toiletries and school bags with stationery to learners at the Tsumkwe Secondary School on Monday. View more
2024-01-18Steven Klukowski The leader of the official opposition has appealed to the agriculture ministry to rather utilise in-house expertise instead of external consultants to carry out a feasibility study for the construction of the irrigation project’s phase 2 at the Neckartal dam outside Keetmanshoop. View more
2024-01-17Staff Reporter THE Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) successfully hosted the Namibia National Chess Qualifiers in Windhoek from 11 to 14 January 2024. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent THE Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL) administrator Mabos Vries says all the country’s football leagues will resume action in February as planned, with funding already available. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent Millions of people feel frustrated, alone, forgotten, and stuck in hopeless situations, and donating to those in need can help them to eventually rise and leave hunger, fear, and isolation behind. View more
2024-01-17Paheja Siririka A GROUP of young people from Oruuua in Ovitoto organised a spelling competition for pupils in the area as a way to promote and enhance their confidence, vocabulary and develop cognitive skills including the ability to handle pressure. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent THE world of street performance has long been regarded as a stage for raw talent and creativity to mature, and for some young boys, it has become a means to stay off the “wrong” streets. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent THE African Millimetre Telescope (AMT) project, a collaborative effort between the University of Namibia (Unam), Radboud University, the University of Amsterdam, Oxford University, and the University of Turku, has received the prestigious 2024 Annie Maunder Medal for Outreach from the Royal Astronomical Society (RAS). View more
2024-01-17Correspondent A group of shareholders in British oil major Shell have submitted a resolution for the upcoming annual shareholders’ meeting that would force the company to commit to greenhouse gas emissions’ targets. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent The US special envoy for Ukraine’s economic recovery said on Monday that tapping frozen Russian assets would be an “easy” source of money for Kyiv, but the G7 must first agree collectively to do it. View more
2024-01-17Edward Mumbuu While being conservative with the figures, information executive director Audrin Mathe said it will cost around N$100 million over the next three years to fully implement Namibia’s digital strategy. View more
2024-01-17Roland Routh Less than six months after the death of Archbishop Daniel Katikisa Tjijombo, two factions of the St John Apostolic Faith Mission are now in a court brawl over rights to the church premises in Katutura. View more
2024-01-17Paheja Siririka Education executive director Sanet Steenkamp has appealed to parents to ensure that pupils safely get to and from school, saying the onus rests on their shoulders. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent PARENTS and guardians of children in the Moses ||Garoeb Constituency of Windhoek have been frustrated by limited spaces in schools, especially for Grade 1. View more
2024-01-17Pricilla Mukokobi THE Namibia National Students’ Organisation (Nanso) has urged the education ministry to increase funds allocated for buying textbooks and other vital teaching materials, emphasising a critical need for intervention in rural areas. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has raised concern over the alarming number of uncollected identity documents (IDs), revealing that a staggering 39 168 individuals have failed to retrieve their identification cards. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent The Chiefs’ Assembly (CA) of the Ovaherero and Ovambanderu traditional leaders on Monday expressed its solidarity with the civilian population of Gaza. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent The persistent drought has not only affected farmers and rural communities but has also had a significant impact on urban areas, Oshana regional governor Elia Irimari said on Monday. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent Employees of the Ondangwa Town Council have started cleaning water channels and culverts to mitigate flood risks during the rainy season. View more
2024-01-17Correspondent The Opuwo Town Council has urged livestock owners to build suitable enclosures to prevent the animals from straying into the town’s boundaries. View more
2024-01-16Staff Reporter A record 204 cyclists took part in the opening race of the 2024 Nedbank Windhoek Power Pedal Race Series (WPP), on Sunday morning along the Dordabis Road. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent SEVERAL former Brave Warriors coaches have expressed confidence that the national team will do well at the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent Burkina Faso’s former chief of staff of the gendarmerie who was sacked in October has been abducted from his home by unidentified “armed individuals”, sources close to him said yesterday. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent An Iranian court has sentenced 2023 Nobel Peace prize winner Narges Mohammadi to an additional term of over one year in prison on charges of spreading propaganda against the Islamic republic while behind bars, her family said yesterday. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent The Greek coastguard on Sunday said it had rescued 117 asylum-seekers sailing fromLibya, arresting three suspected smugglers. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent MANY rangeland plants contain chemicals that are poisonous to livestock when eaten. Poisonous plants vary in their toxicity and the symptoms displayed by affectedanimals. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent NOTING that it is a new year with so much hope and prospects for us farmers, what is most concerning to many of us is the lack of sufficient rain and concerns about whether we will get any more rain. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent Farmers in the Epukiro constituency are up in arms and have expressed dismay over the unceremonious manner in which the eagerly-awaited first cattle auction for the constituency was cancelled by the Eastern Epukiro Farmers Association (EEFA). View more
2024-01-16Otniel Hembapu Government, through the ministry of agriculture and with funding from the Namibia Agricultural Mechanisation and Seed Improvement Project (NAMSIP), has delivered a total of 24 new tractors to the Omaheke region. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent The world’s five wealthiest men have more than doubled their fortune since 2020, the charity Oxfam said yesterday, as it called on nations to resist the ultra-rich’s influence over tax policy. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent Germany’s economy shrank slightly in 2023, official data showed yesterday, as costly energy, high interest rates and cooling foreign demand took their toll on Europe’s export giant. View more
2024-01-16Eveline de Klerk The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) welcomed the world’s largest and most sustainable SSCV (semi-submersible crane vessel) in Namibian waters on Friday for a brief two-day layover as it makes its way to American waters. View more
2024-01-16Staff Reporter The Namibia Statistics Agency’s board chairperson Salomo Hei said with 2024 being an election year, it is important to make sure that the Population and Housing Census (PHC) 2023 data is available to assist the process so that the end meets the means. View more
2024-01-16Eveline de Klerk The United Democratic Front (UDF) is gearing up for its long-awaited congress this Saturday. The venue is Otjiwarongo’s Paresis Hall, where over 500 party loyalists will converge to elect their leaders for the next five years. View more
2024-01-16Festus Hamalwa The family of 17-year-old Shatiwa Nghifilenga, who tragically took his own life after allegedly failing his Grade 11 exams, revealed that he had high hopes of passing. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent Learners of the Okakarara Primary School in the Otjozondjupa region who returned to school yesterday to start the new academic year were sent home immediately to prevent them from getting injured by the wrecked materials following the strong wind that blew the roofs off some of their classrooms. View more
2024-01-16John Muyamba The education ministry is excited to welcome learners for the new academic year, executive director Sanet Steenkamp has said. View more
2024-01-16Roland Routh Zimbabwean national Rachel Kureva, who is accused of murdering her nine-year-old daughter in cahoots with fellow Zimbabweans Caroline and Edward Nkata, has fired her Legal Aid-instructed lawyer Janita von Wieligh. View more
2024-01-16Staff Reporter BANK Windhoek is fully cooperating with police in the ongoing investigation into the alleged theft of N$200 million involving one of its employees at the Opuwo branch. View more
2024-01-16Roland Routh The DNA analysis from swabs of two women allegedly raped by Moses Aubrey Salele in June 2020 is not yet ready, Windhoek High Court Judge Philanda Christiaan was informed yesterday. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent A 34-year-old woman was arrested last week in connection with the death of her newborn baby in the Omuthiya constituency of the Oshikoto region. View more
2024-01-16Correspondent On the first day of 2024, I checked Christian views in the Bible, and I realised that God has viewpoints on land. I discovered that God’s creation of land is backed by rules of use and ownership (land tenure). View more
2024-01-15Correspondent Arcadia Football Academy has set sights on unearthing and developing talent in a bid to revive the fortunes of the club. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent Several Namibia Premier League Football Clubs have begun preparations for the 2024 Debmarine Namibia Premier Football League (NPFL). View more
2024-01-15Correspondent Israeli strikes pounded Gaza yesterday, the 100th day of the war sparked by the Hamas attack which has claimed a surging civilian death toll and ravaged the besieged Palestinian territory. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent Africa’s biggest diesel and aviation fuel refinery built by the continent’s richest man has started production, the company said on Saturday, calling it a “big day for Nigeria”. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent President Cyril Ramaphosa on Saturday lauded the “significant progress” made by the ruling African National Congress from the ruins of apartheid 30 years ago to a landmark election this year. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent Burst riverbanks are causing turmoil in DR Congo’s capital Kinshasa, with dark and foul-smelling water pouring into homes across working-class neighbourhoods in the central African megacity. View more
2024-01-15Festus Hamalwa Omupedu primaminista Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa ti Ovanamibia ve na eehambo doulifilo moAngola itave li ufa koveta yomoshishiindalongo nohava longo ominyonena. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent European Central Bank president Christine Lagarde said Thursday that interest rates in the eurozone had reached their peak after rising rapidly in response to high inflation last year. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent Artificial intelligence raises serious concerns for jobs but it will also create new positions, the head of Adecco, the world’s biggest temporary staffing agency, told AFP. View more
2024-01-15Staff Reporter The Bank of Namibia (BoN) has announced its membership of the Network for Greening the Financial System (NGFS), a grouping of central banks and prudential supervisory authorities committed to advancing environmental and climate risk management in the financial sector globally. View more
2024-01-15Maihapa Ndjavera The recent decrease in the prices for household oils and fats by 2.2% in December 2023, compared to the steep increase of 20.8% a year ago, has come as a relief to many people, especially informal food traders. View more
2024-01-15Pricilla Mukokobi In a musical journey that began in the small village of Kasika, the artist known as ‘The Boy from Katima’ Pearce Kamwi released his debut EP titled ‘The Boy from Ngweze’ in October last year in the Zambezi region. View more
2024-01-15Pricilla Mukokobi In a reflection on the year 2023, Miss Africa Golden Namibia Loini Jonas expressed immense pride and gratitude for the significant moments that defined her journey in 2023. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent Success is like climbing a mountain, the view from the top is breathtaking, but the ascent demands sacrifice. Each step taken demands considerable effort, discipline, and resilience to endure the pain, confront challenges, and navigate harsh environments. View more
2024-01-15Prof Jairos Kangira When university and college departments design new academic programmes, there is a strict requirement that they should hold stakeholders meetings or conferences where stakeholders’ observations and recommendations are incorporated into the proposed programmes. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent Known as a hunter and gatherer community, South Africa’s Southern Kalahari Bushmen (Khomani San Community) has invited international hunters to “come and hunt in the Kalahari Desert”, and help support conservation and socio-economic development initiatives that they urgently need. View more
2024-01-15Edward Mumbuu President Hage G. Geingob has slammed Germany for failing to draw lessons from the genocide it meted out against Namibian people at the turn of the 20th century. View more
2024-01-15Victoria Kaapanda The Namibian Police are looking for the relatives of an infant boy, who is suspected to have been abandoned by his mother at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital on Tuesday afternoon. View more
2024-01-15Festus Hamalwa Deputy Prime Minister (DPM) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has cautioned Namibians grazing their livestock in Angola to stop poaching and illegally fencing off large tracts of land in the neighbouring country. View more
2024-01-15Victoria Immanuel Obed Tulinane Emvula, a former Swapo party chief representative to Germany and a past deputy director general of the national broadcaster, was buried in his home village of Okando in the Oshikuku constituency, Omusati region yesterday. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent The //Kharas acting Director of Education, Arts and Culture Jesmine Magerman says the region is well-equipped in terms of classrooms ahead of the reopening of schools across the country today. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent As thousands of learners return to school this week from the festive holiday, Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo is cautioning long-distance bus drivers to refrain from overloading busses when demand is high. View more
2024-01-15Eveline de Klerk Rehoboth resident Romario Beukes, who is accused of murdering 64-year-old Helena Wemmert in her house last week, was denied bail by the town’s magistrate’s court on Thursday during his first appearance. View more
2024-01-15Eveline de Klerk A man accused of murdering his girlfriend in Henties Bay on Family Day last year, has died in the Katutura State Hospital. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent Businessmen and elders of Eunda village came together to organise a trade fair and football tournament after considering the plight and suffering of the rural community where they live and grew up. View more
2024-01-15Correspondent The Kamanjab Village Council has resolved to offer a 24% discount on outstanding water bills to motivate defaulting residents to settle their outstanding balances. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent Wheelchair cyclists Roodley Gowaseb and Nico Kharaxub want to participate in multiple competitions and qualify for the upcoming 2024 Kobe International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Grand Prix. View more
2024-01-12Carlos Kambaekwa One of Namibia’s most colourful socialites, Frans Tarah Shimbulu, is a man of many talents, having tried his hand at almost every available recreational activity there was to be involved in during a near faultless marathon life journey spanning over six solid decades. View more
2024-01-12Staff Reporter The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Race Series will kick-start the 2024 cycling season this coming Sunday, 14 January, on Dordabis Road, east of Windhoek. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent Despite all the unwanted brouhaha and political bickering about the team’s official new flashy T-shirts whose colours ‘coincidentally’ matched those of the ruling political party SWAPO, threatening to confuse a few hot-blooded politicians ahead of the Brave Warrior’s final preparation for the 2023 Afcon finals in Cote d’Ivoire, the Warriors remain unfazed. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent The number of women in Britain dying during pregnancy or soon afterwards has reached its highest level in almost two decades, a new study reported yesterday. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent The World Health Organization (WHO) said on Wednesday it is gravely concerned by the worsening health crisis in Ethiopia, with drought, conflict and human displacement fuelling disease and hunger. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent China’s top diplomat Wang Yi will this week visit Egypt and Tunisia, Beijing said yesterday, as part of a four-country Africa tour before he heads to Brazil and Jamaica. View more
2024-01-12Pricilla Mukokobi Pauline Heita, also known as ZyX, draws inspiration from the daily lives of people and her own experiences, to create music that resonates with listeners. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent THE passion about cooking and sharing his recipes with people from different parts of the world gives Manuel Chiloya more reasons to hone his cooking skills and pursue his dream of becoming one of the most creative master chefs the country can offer. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent In a world where fashion trends come and go, five friends have embarked on a journey to create a clothing brand that would stand the test of time. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent Making beaded accessories falls under the category of artisanal crafts and small-scale manufacturing. It can be considered a form of handmade or custom jewellery business. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent France’s post office is experimenting with opening changing rooms in some branches to cater for online shoppers who want to try on quickly return purchases that don’t fit. View more
2024-01-12Maihapa Ndjavera Bank of Namibia deputy governor Ebson Uanguta yesterday assumed duty as the interim managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) for the next six months. View more
2024-01-12Faustinus Shikukutu FOR decades, retiring at the legal retirement age of 60 years has been considered ideal for one to say goodbye to his/her job. But in recent years, getting a head start on the golden years is sounding juicy without considering one’s situation which may or may not be judicious. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent Renowned writer, entrepreneur and motivational guru, Emanuel James Rohn, eloquently said: “All good men and women must take responsibility to create legacies that will take the next generation to a level we could only imagine.” View more
2024-01-12Correspondent Believe it or not, most of what we deal with within a corporate set-up is the way we think of it. The starting point of that mere thought determines how the situation will play out. Leading many employees is a tall ask, which needs much attention to detail. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent Tourism contributes N$32.5 billion to the Namibian economy, which is about 14.7% of the GDP. About 63 companies employ 3 483 workers, amounting to 15.4% of total employment in the country. View more
2024-01-12Aletta Shikololo The education ministry’s executive director Sanet Steenkamp has expressed optimism about the state of education in the country. View more
2024-01-12Edward Mumbuu A school principal in the Kunene region flexed his muscles late last year to expel three pupils, citing the poor conduct of their grandmother, with whom he has had several run-ins over the years. View more
2024-01-12Tashia Kalondo Following large discoveries of oil in the offshore Orange Basin, hope of enormous future oil revenue for the Namibian government is rising. View more
2024-01-12Festus Hamalwa A total of 2 061 malaria cases were recorded at various hospitals in the northern regions from January 2023 to January 2024. View more
2024-01-12Victoria Kaapanda The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has cautioned school principals to refrain from pressurising parents to buy “unnecessary” goods for their children. View more
2024-01-12John Muyamba A male teacher and sports coach at Noordgrens Secondary School in Rundu, Henk Bronner, is fighting tooth and nail to be reinstated after he was discharged following corporal punishment allegations. View more
2024-01-12Staff Reporter Whereas Namibians from all walks of life have an opinion about the national examination results for the 2023 academic year that were released this week and rightly so, there is consensus that the results are a mixed bag. View more
2024-01-12Correspondent “Traveling is not only about seeing new places, but also about feeling new emotions. Art is the best way to express them.” - Sarah Anghuwo View more
2024-01-11Victoria Immanuel Ehangano lyokugandja ombinzi, lyoNamibian Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS), olya kumagidha oshigwana shi iyambe okugandja ombinzi, opo ku hupithwe oomwenyo dhaantu ye li miipangelo. View more
2024-01-11Festus Hamalwa Kakukutu komatanga opolifi Inspector General Joseph Shikongo okwa kumaida ovapolifi opo va kale tave li tula mo meetundi odo hava pewa efimbo ve li moilonga. View more
2024-01-11Victoria Kaapanda Opolisi yaNamibia oya tseyitha oshiningwanima shi nyanyaleka, shomukulupe gwomimvo 64 a yugwa iinima ye, ta kwatwa koonkondo nokudhipagwa. View more
2024-01-11Staff Reporter The 2023 Nedbank Desert Classic saw defending champions, Jordan and Kevin Wentzel cement their names in the history books of the competition as one of the first-ever father-and-son teams to score back-to-back wins. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent Athletics coach Henk Botha, has expressed hope that Namibia’s 2020 Tokyo Olympic Games silver medalist Christine Mboma will qualify for the 200m sprint at the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent Top US diplomat Antony Blinken told Israel on Tuesday the toll on Gazan civilians caused by its war against Hamas was “far too high”, urging his ally to alleviate their suffering. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent Wearing masks is obligatory again in Spain’s hospitals and other healthcare facilities since yesterday, the health ministry said on Monday as the country faces a flu outbreak. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent A Kenyan court on Tuesday gave authorities 14 days to prosecute a suspected cult leader, or face having to release him after he was detained over the deaths of hundreds of his followers. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent South Africa hopes that a landmark “genocide” case against Israel at the UN’s top court will bolster its international standing, and help the government win domestic support ahead of a key election this year. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent A key US lawmaker has called on Washington to mull trade curbs on Emirati artificial intelligence firm Group 42 Holdings (G42) over its ties with China, according to a letter released on Tuesday. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent An unauthorised message posted to the US Securities and Exchange Commission’s official X account briefly sent bitcoin prices soaring, forcing the market regulator to deny it had approved a new cryptocurrency product. View more
2024-01-11Maihapa Ndjavera With the successful contracting of pilot projects and the impending disbursement of cash this year, Namibia’s green hydrogen journey continues to take on momentum. View more
2024-01-11Pricilla Mukokobi Education minister Anna Nghipondoka has commended the class of 2023 for a job well done in the national examinations they sat for last year. View more
2024-01-11Eveline de Klerk Residents of Rehoboth are outraged over the senseless killing and alleged rape of a 64-year-old woman identified as Helena Wemmert in the town. The suspect has been identified as an alleged repeat offender, and is deemed dangerous by the community. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent The Khowarib Green Scheme project, which was initiated in 2019 in the Sesfontein constituency, is faring well since Aloe Agriculture Technologies got involved. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent Impact Tank project manager Niel Swanepoel has urged the public to be involved in the National Digital Strategy (NDS) that aims to make Namibia a digital country in the next five years. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) spokesperson Enkali Frans says they plan maximising harvests by growing more maize to feed people during droughts. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent The elderly in the Moses /Garoëb Constituency have expressed gratitude to the Khomas Regional Council for providing them food parcels, which they believe would help reduce hunger in their homes. View more
2024-01-11Edward Mumbuu After 75 years of independence, the world’s fastest-growing economy India looks to the next 25 years with sheer ambition and optimism. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent This is a rejoinder to an opinion piece that was published by Professor Andree-Jeanne Totemeyer in the Sun newspaper on 20th December 2023 under the same heading. View more
2024-01-11Correspondent Some people are boastful about having fought for independence, even those who were typically spectators, while the truest freedom fighters play down their effective and meaningful roles in the struggle for independence. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent Benny Brendon Classen, the man who was allegedly raped in March 2021 by an intern doctor at the Katutura State Hospital, has passed away. View more
2024-01-10Staff Reporter Northern Stream First Division side Further Fighters Football Club are the 2023 Okapya Annual Sports Tournament youth champions after they beat Sasa Boys 5-4 on penalties in the final at Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport Sports Field on Christmas Day. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin says Namibia’s nil-all draw against Ghana in their final preparatory game before heading off to Ivory Coast for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations tournament is testament to the team’s hard work and focus, days before the kick-off. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent Otjozondjima football team was crowned champions of the Epukiro December tournament held at Okovimburu Sports Stadium in the Omaheke region during the festive season. View more
2024-01-10Ruben Kapimbi The clock had just struck 12 midnight, and an owl hooted. This time, not a distress call of a spell or announcing a dark cloud hanging over them, but a merry tooting in the midnight forest. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Secretariat is inviting students in tertiary institutions from all 16 member states to submit essays for a writing competition. View more
2024-01-10Pricilla Mukokobi Former Miss Namibia Cassia Sharpley recently revealed her political aspirations to run for the presidential office in 2035 when she turns 35 – the minimum age the Namibian Constitution stipulates a presidential candidate must be. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent Critics are deriding as a step backward the new French energy bill which favours the further development of nuclear power and avoids setting targets for solar and wind power and other renewables. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent The European Union (EU) on Monday approved a 900-million-euro German state subsidy for electric vehicle battery firm Northvolt to build a plant in Germany that might have otherwise been lured to the United States. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent Cuba’s cash-strapped government announced on Monday that fuel prices will soar up by more than 500% beginning 1 February, part of a series of economic measures aimed at reducing the deficit. View more
2024-01-10Maihapa Ndjavera Insufficient rainfall during the 2022-2023 cropping season is primarily to blame for the decline in local crop production in the third quarter of 2023 - both year-on-year and quarter-on-quarter. View more
2024-01-10Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro “Cdes and friends, I just received a sad message from Sister Lovona in the UK that Bro Berrenga passed on in Gambia on Saturday. He will be buried in Gambia as per his wish. May his soul rest in eternal peace. Regards Rihu,” came the message on a Thursday, 10 October 2019 at 12:57:02 CAT (Namibian time) to many of us from Rihupisa Kandando. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent With less than 11 months to go before Namibia heads to the polls, youth leaders from various political parties have vowed to go on a serious civic and voter education drive to address voter apathy. View more
2024-01-10Max Heinrich The residents of Sky Phase 3 location in Ongwediva late last year witnessed the inauguration of an electrical reticulation project to the value of N$4.1 million. View more
2024-01-10Eveline de Klerk An elderly Italian couple was attacked and robbed by unknown criminals along Libertina Amadhila Street in Swakopmund on Monday evening. View more
2024-01-10Eveline de Klerk Two Zambian truck drivers accused of assaulting a transgender man in Walvis Bay last week after heavy drinking and socialising, are to remain behind bars. View more
2024-01-10Festus Hamalwa The State has referred the case against NEFF Commissar of Economic Development Michael Amushelelo for contravening a court order that instructed him to stay 400 metres from Rani Group shops across the country back to the police for further investigations. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has conducted human-wildlife conflict management training in over 40 conservancies since September 2023, aimed at equipping the communities with skills to handle claims and resolve human- wildlife conflict according to national policy. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent The Namibian Police Force’s Inspector General, Lieutenant-General Joseph Shikongo, has urged police officers not to disregard society during their tenure in the police system. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent The Namibian Police (Nampol) recently disclosed concerning statistics regarding road accidents in the country, revealing a 5% increase in crashes during the 2023/2024 festive period, compared to the previous year. View more
2024-01-10Correspondent The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) recently announced that it is experiencing exponentially low blood stocks – the lowest reserves it has held over the last four years. View more
2024-01-09Festus Hamalwa Paife opa pita eemwedi mbali okudja nghee omuhongifikola Natanael Nghihalwa a shivika nawa nedina Thabo a xulifa, ashike fiyo onena kape na omufekelwa a kwatwa po medipao laye. View more
2024-01-09Festus Hamalwa Kakukutu komatanga opolifi Inspekta General Joseph Shikongo okwa kumaida ovanambelewa vopolifi opo va kale tava kwata nawa oshimaliwa shavo noku shi longifa moinima ya fimana. View more
2024-01-09Festus Hamalwa Ovanhu ve li 57 ova xulifila moiponga i li 403, oyo ya lopotwa pokati komafiku 17 Novomba 2023 fiyo omefiku 1 Januali neudo. View more
2024-01-09Victoria Kaapanda Oondima odha tameka, netemo olya yi miilonga miitopolwa yomonooli, konima Shiyenga shaNangombe a kala noku ga dhenga pevi nawa okuza iiwike ya zi ko. View more
2024-01-09Correspondent ǂOa ge kurib di Taraǁkhumuǁkhâba xus ge Ministeris ǂNamipeb tsî !Aub!ûi!gâs disa ge ǁnāǂgō. khoen tsî !aubǀgurun ǁaegu ra hâ !omguden ǂgari-aon tsî ǀhûhâsigu tsîna mâti nî !khōdanas !nâ ǁāǁā nîs !aroma. Nēsas ge ministerisa ǀnai 40 xa a !nāsa !aub!ûi!gâdi !nâ ǁkhāǁkhākhâide dī hâ. View more
2024-01-09Correspondent Haka ǂâisāhera khoegu, mā-ams ose gere !augu, ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Fraitaxtsēkam ǁgoaga, ǁnāpa gu ǀhaehe rasa !oa Otjipaue !aubǀgurun !garo!ās hîa Kalkfelds !â!âb !nâ ǂnôas ai sâǁaeb ǀkha hâ, hîa ǂnâǂnâsa !aubguru-ǁgan-i ǀkha ǁîgu ai ge hōhe. View more
2024-01-09Otniel Hembapu Before I get on with the first installment of Farmer’s Kraal for 2024, let me take this opportunity to wholeheartedly wish all our esteemed readers a prosperous and blessed new year; one which I hope will be filled with abundant rain and greenery. View more
2024-01-09Otniel Hembapu Meatco, the country’s largest meat processing and marketing entity, has set plans in motion to revive and turn its Okahandja factory into a fully-fledged value-addition hub, intending to increase efficiencies and produce more value-added products and ready-to-eat goods. View more
2024-01-09Otniel Hembapu Namibia is looking to cut down on the growing import bill of vegetable oils, especially for the most commonly-consumed oils such as sunflower oil, palm oil, soybean oil, olive oil and canola oil. View more
2024-01-09Correspondent The US air safety regulator said on Saturday it was grounding some Boeing 737 MAX 9 jets pending inspections, a day after a panel blew out of one of the planes over the western state of Oregon. View more
2024-01-09Correspondent China launched an anti-dumping investigation into brandy imported from the European Union (EU), as commercial tensions flare between the two trading superpowers. View more
2024-01-09Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob says Namibia anticipates specific results from the extensive offshore oil drilling this year. With its many mineral offerings, the country has been of interest to the mining sector and the world at large. View more
2024-01-09Correspondent Financial advice can help individuals to make informed decisions about their money and investments. Financial advisers can provide personalised recommendations based on an individual’s specific financial goals and risk tolerance. View more
2024-01-09Correspondent Residents of Otjombundiro village in the Omaheke region are relieved after the government drilled a borehole to answer to the six years of water shortages. View more
2024-01-09Festus Hamalwa Namibian Police chief Joseph Shikongo said officers should differentiate between wants and needs to avoid spending their salaries on unnecessary things. View more
2024-01-09John Muyamba Environment ministry spokesperson Romeo Muyunda has cautioned riverine communities who majorly depend on water-based activities along the Kavango River to be extra cautious. View more
2024-01-09Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia finally ratified the European Union (EU)’s new 20-year collaboration accord last month, delineating the structure of EU relations with African, Caribbean and Pacific (ACP) nations. View more
2024-01-09Correspondent A total of 29 malaria cases were reported at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in December 2023, a stark increase of 25 cases during the same month in the previous year. View more
2024-01-09Correspondent The Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Advanced Subsidiary Levels (NSSCAS) national examination results for full-time and part-time pupils will be released tomorrow. View more
2024-01-09Correspondent Parliament announced last year that as of 01 January 2024, National Assembly and National Council vehicles will bear green number plates with the abbreviations ‘LNA’ and ‘LNC.’ View more
2024-01-09Correspondent The Oshakati and Ondangwa Town Councils have availed pieces of land for the construction of sub-stations at Onawa reception in Oshakati and Omashaka location at Ondangwa to ensure crime prevention in the two areas. View more
2024-01-09Correspondent Four suspected poachers were arrested on Friday morning after they were allegedly found camping on Otjipaue game farm in the Kalkfeld area with dried game meat in their possession. View more
2023-12-22Maurice Kambukwe As we bid farewell to 2023, New Era Sport invites you, our valued reader, on a nostalgic journey, revisiting the highs, lows and challenges within the local sports community. View more
2023-12-22Staff Reporter The Namibia Football Association’s technical expert Jaqueline Shipanga joined 24 other technical leaders from around the globe to learn more about Japan’s approach to achieving excellence. View more
2023-12-22Steven Klukowski To test their racehorses’ speed and endurance and compete for coveted prize money, farmers around farm Nico-North in the Hardap region held their annual horse racing event last weekend. View more
2023-12-22Staff Reporter Chess players who participated in the recently-concluded Bank Windhoek Kehat Beukes Legacy tournament hosted in Swakopmund said the game helps build confidence, develops problem-solving skills, and is an educational tool. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent The Gam settlement in the Otjozondjupa region is set to be a hive of activity this weekend as football, netball and horse racing will take centre-stage. Participants from Namibia and Botswana will be competing against each other in the Gam Festive Season Sports Extravaganza. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent Christmas gift-giving tends to be tied up with childhood memories, family traditions and cultural influences, often passed down through generations. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent Anita Danayaba is a young, black American, who decided to venture into the cosmetics industry in Namibia to bridge the gap between African and American make-up styles by using technology. View more
2023-12-22Paheja Siririka Safari operator and explorer Ruben Lambrechts (25) decided that city life was not for him. He prefers to be surrounded by animals on a farm, where he gets to appreciate nature in the comfort of his home. View more
2023-12-22Edgar Brandt Despite numerous regional and global headwinds, domestic economic activity expanded during the first ten months of 2023, although at a slower pace compared to 2022. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent One of the leading assignments of the African Union for the year 2063 is the African Continental Free Trade Agreement. The estimated Gross Domestic Product of Africa measures at about US$3.4 trillion from about 1.3 billion people. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent While we are preparing ourselves for the Christmas holiday, let me share with you a short story of the first medical doctor who arrived in the Namibia medical field at Oniipa on 14 December 1908. View more
2023-12-22Josef Kefas Sheehama As the world economy is facing a tough situation in 2023, with probably tougher prospects for 2024, China’s economic outlook carries global significance. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent As the curtains draw on the year 2023, Artificial Intelligence (AI) was on everyone’s mind this year. Audrey Chanakira, an iOS Developer at Green Enterprise Solutions and a self-confessed AI enthusiast, fully embraced AI within the Namibian context. View more
2023-12-22Prof Jairos Kangira There is no doubt that education is a key driver in societal and national development in any country. Easy access to quality education and high literacy rates have contributed significantly to the development of nations. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent In the vibrant landscape of Namibian politics, where approximately 21 political parties vie for attention, it becomes imperative to ponder whether politics is the sole remedy for societal challenges. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent The recent conclusion of COP 28 in Dubai, a global gathering under the United Nations Framework Convention on Climate Change (UNFCCC), stands as a crucial forum for dialogue among political leaders, activists, scientists and various stakeholders in addressing climate change. View more
2023-12-22Staff Reporter The roads are filled with the hustle and bustle of traffic, as families embark on journeys to be together during this special time. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent Batlomeus Uugwanga Shikongo is a civil servant who devoted his productive years to capturing significant life events of Namibian people at the regional level and ensuring that the country has a well-functioning and maintained civil registration system. View more
2023-12-22Paheja Siririka The health ministry is faring well with its mandate, making good strides in improving the quality of health services through investments in training health workers, procuring equipment, and ensuring the availability of medicines. View more
2023-12-22Pricilla Mukokobi As the year draws to a close, New Era looks back at some of the Namibian education sector’s achievements and setbacks during the 2023 academic year. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent Hordes of minor children, who were allegedly smuggled into Namibia to take up jobs as street vendors in Windhoek, are finding it hard to survive and are now pleading with authorities to come to their aid. View more
2023-12-22Aron Mushaukwa Heavy storms have caused great destruction in several villages in the Zambezi region this week, uprooting trees and blowing off roofs. View more
2023-12-22Max Heinrich Vendors in the north of Namibia are smiling all the way to the bank as business has picked up due to festive season clients who have travelled here to attend and celebrate events with loved ones. View more
2023-12-22Eveline de Klerk The Namibian fishing industry maintained its status as the third-largest contributor to the nation’s Gross Domestic Product in 2023, setting an example for responsible resources management globally. View more
2023-12-22Paheja Siririka This year, Namibia proved to be a potential hotspot for investors in various sectors, being praised for innovations and creating a platform for businesses to thrive. View more
2023-12-22Aletta Shikololo As the curtain draws close on 2023 with only a week left until we welcome 2024, it’s time to reflect on the dynamic and eventful year that unfolded within the halls of the Namibian Parliament. View more
2023-12-22Correspondent The Kavango West region is the youngest among the 14 regions, and came into existence in 2013 when the then Kavango region was split into two. View more
2023-12-21Taimi Haihambo Ouministeli wounamapya onghela owa li wa ka yandja eedjapo kovanhu va fika 29 moshitukulwa shaKavango East ovo va li tave lihongele ounamapya okupitila moshinyangadalwa shoToT Training. View more
2023-12-21Festus Hamalwa Ovanailonga ve dulife po100 hava longele eengeshefa doRani Group ova nyika okuya moKrismes moukukutu, eshi va kufwa moilonga konima yokukufa ombinga mekangha olo kwa li la ningwa oshivike sha dja ko, mOshakati. View more
2023-12-21Maurice Kambukwe At a Swapo Party star rally in Oshakati on 8 November 2023, former Ohangwena governor Usko Nghaamwa stood up to introduce himself to party supporters. View more
2023-12-21Correspondent The Otjiungukua football and netball teams won the first edition of the late Nanaki Kandjii commemoration tournament on Monday at Okomukaru Sports Ground in Aminuis. View more
2023-12-21Carlos Kambaekwa A handful of the country’s leading golfers are crying foul after their apparent mysterious omission from a list of golfers invited to tee off in the upcoming four-day Royal & Ancient (R&A) Golf Club Tourney, slated for the 21February 2024 in neighbouring South Africa. View more
2023-12-21Pricilla Mukokobi The ‘Leaving No One Behind’ project seeks to promote the sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) of young mothers through livelihood skills training and information-sharing on gender-based violence (GBV) and SRHR. View more
2023-12-21Staff Reporter Symbio, an equally-owned joint venture between Forvia, Michelin and Stellantis, this month inaugurated SymphonHy, its first Gigafactory, which has been hailed as a centre of technological and industrial excellence. View more
2023-12-21Correspondent Toyota subsidiary Daihatsu said yesterday that it will suspend shipments of all car models in Japan and abroad, following news it had rigged safety tests. View more
2023-12-21Correspondent Namibia’s economy is poised to evolve and grow. New sources of economic activity and revenue streams are imminent, and impetus for development of well-being and capital formation at the household level is growing. View more
2023-12-21Staff Reporter In May this year, the G7 grouping of seven major industrial countries announced that they are considering measures to restrict the sale of Russian diamonds. View more
2023-12-21Staff Reporter Preliminary findings from exploration conducted in the Erongo region indicate the presence of a massive new uranium deposit. View more
2023-12-21Staff Reporter The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) is entrusted with the crucial task of regulating and supervising financial institutions and intermediaries to ensure a stable and fair non-banking financial sector. View more
2023-12-21Correspondent In primitive times as well as in the world of today, lacked the wherewithal of how nations can gain and divide wealth through production, distribution, and consumption of goods and services. View more
2023-12-21Correspondent In the tapestry of the unwavering love for our great nation, a profound admiration for the Namibian Constitution has blossomed, becoming the cornerstone of one’s patriotic fervour. View more
2023-12-21Correspondent Namibia Agro-Marketing and Trade Agency (AMTA) has divulged shortfalls stemming from limited financial resources coupled with low production from local farmers as some of the major limitations prohibiting the full execution of the agency mandate and planned activities. View more
2023-12-21Victoria Immanuel Residents in northern Namibia are observed daily at various Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) Self-Service Centres in long queues hoping to beat the deadline of 31 December and avoid discontinuation of their SIM cards. View more
2023-12-21Correspondent In the midst of its residents’ outcry against RedForce, the City of Windhoek is adamant that it would keep the services of its debt collector. View more
2023-12-21John Muyamba A school principal who stands accused of abuse of learners and is said to have been ruling the school through fear, is set for a disciplinary hearing next year. View more
2023-12-21Pricilla Mukokobi The recent landmark decision by the Vatican’s doctrinal office to allow Roman Catholic Church priests to bless unions between same-sex couples, and endorsed by Pope Francis, has invoked mixed reactions amongst the public and churches. View more
2023-12-21Festus Hamalwa A 27-year-old male nurse arrested for allegedly raping a 36-year woman, was denied bail yesterday by the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court. View more
2023-12-21Correspondent Environment, Forestry and Tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta said in his end-of-year message on Monday that poaching remains an issue in Namibia, despite the recorded decrease over the year 2023. View more
2023-12-21Correspondent The Otjinene Village Council has serviced only 17 plots worth N$1.7 million in its prime area this year due to a lack of funds. View more
2023-12-21Correspondent Street vending is a source of income for most Namibians, and as easy as it may look, the profession also has its obstacles. Suama Salom (28) and Lorence Edward (32) have made it their everyday way of life, and are grateful for each passing day. View more
2023-12-21Eveline de Klerk Erongo Regional Council chairperson Benitha Imbamba has called on residents and visitors enjoying time at the coast to exercise caution when travelling, and being mindful of the environment. View more
2023-12-20Correspondent In the not-so-distant past, the global standard image of work involved a bustling office, rigid schedules and a daily commute. View more
2023-12-20Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro As 2023 draws to a close and with much anticipation, we herald 2024, as descendants of the great warriors of the anti-colonial resistances against German penetration and occupation of our ancestral land, then known by the imperialists and their accomplices and allies as German South West Africa, we cannot but pause and seriously reflect on the year that has been. View more
2023-12-20Pricilla Mukokobi Reino Kampende, a father of four, expressed joy that his children had received identification cards and birth certificates for the first time through the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security’s outreach programme that delivered national documents to hundreds of orphans and vulnerable children (OVC) in Kavango East and West regions recently. View more
2023-12-20Albertina Nakale The Zambezi community in collaboration with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF) and the fisheries ministry continues fighting to ensure the sustainability of protected fisheries areas to save those species threatened by over-harvesting. View more
2023-12-20Correspondent Amid calls for police to attend incident reports timeously, Oshana regional commander, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria has made his designated vehicle available for use when there are no other vehicles. View more
2023-12-20Correspondent The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) has made allegations that Namdeb management is engaged in various irregularities and unfair practices, ranging from workplace bullying, intimidation, harassment and victimisation of employees. View more
2023-12-20Aron Mushaukwa Three men were arrested on Sunday in Katima Mulilo for allegedly stealing from their employer. The three men – aged 21, 23 and 24 – were employed in the furniture section of local shop Cash and Carry. View more
2023-12-20Correspondent The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism says 18 pangolin skins, 12 live pangolins and 146 pangolin scales were confiscated from people between September and November this year. View more
2023-12-20Correspondent Parliament has recommended that the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs increase its border patrols along the shared border with neighbouring Botswana to prevent the wanton killings of innocent Namibians by the Botswana Defence Force (BDF). View more
2023-12-19Correspondent A newly bought racehorse, Blonde Act, from Aminuis Racing won the 1 800-metre A-Division main race of the Naris Turf Club’s fun day that was held at Rehoboth on Saturday. View more
2023-12-19Maurice Kambukwe As the first leg of the 2023/24 Debmarine Namibia Premier Football League concludes, defending champions African Stars find themselves perched at the summit, signalling a promising start to their title defence. View more
2023-12-19Staff Reporter The highly anticipated 10th edition of the Elombe Sports Tournament is scheduled to take place from 28-30 December 2023, at Elombe village in the Oshikoto region. View more
2023-12-19Correspondent Netball Namibia president Rebekka Goagoses said the recently ended African Netball Cup is a privilege for the Debmarine Desert Jewels, as it provided the team with an opportunity to compete internationally. View more
2023-12-19Correspondent Volodymyr Zelensky’s visit to Washington DC has fallen short of convincing US lawmakers to approve US$61 billion in funding for Ukraine this year as per the US press. View more
2023-12-19Correspondent The festive season is the best time of the year for everyone – not only is it the time to take a break from the pressures of the year, but it is also a time to spend time and create memories with your loved ones. View more
2023-12-19Otniel Hembapu Small-scale young farmers, especially those in deep rural areas, will be some of the biggest beneficiaries of Agribank and Germany’s Kreditanstalt für Wiederaufbau (KfW) Development Bank’s N$400 million concessional loan agreement. View more
2023-12-19Otniel Hembapu The Namibian small livestock sector recorded positive growth during the third quarter of 2023, which saw sheep and goat meat industries posting favourable quarterly marketing figures in comparison to the third quarter of 2022. View more
2023-12-19Correspondent His Excellency, President Hage Geingob, christened 2023 the Year of Revival, where he envisioned reigniting the strength of a resurgent nation. Looking back on this year, our President was not wrong. View more
2023-12-19Staff Reporter The International Air Transport Association (IATA) has rolled out the next generation travel documentation and verification system which supports contactless travel and enhances passenger experience. View more
2023-12-19Staff Reporter The domestic economy expanded the gross domestic product (GDP) by 7.2% during the third quarter (Q3) of 2023, surpassing 5.4% recorded in the corresponding quarter of the previous year. View more
2023-12-19Correspondent Inspector General of the Namibian Police Joseph Shikongo, who was in the Zambezi region on official engagements recently, announced the appointment of Johannes Paulus as the new unit commander of the Reserve Force. View more
2023-12-19Correspondent The visa-on-arrival enabler was officially launched for the Katima Mulilo, Ngoma and Impalila Island border posts by home affairs and immigration minister Albert Kawana on Friday. View more
2023-12-19Correspondent Eleven inmates were released from the Oluno Correctional Facility last week following the Community Advisory Council’s (CAC) decision to assist first-time offenders with sentences ranging from three to six months or alternatively fines not exceeding N$1 000 by paying the fines on their behalf. View more
2023-12-19Steven Klukowski China Henan International Company (Chico) on Thursday handed over the 80km stretch of the rehabilitated road between Gibeon and Tses on the B1 national road to the government three months ahead of its expected completion date. View more
2023-12-19Pricilla Mukokobi Plans by Katutura residents to march up to Parliament and State House on Friday were curtailed when a representative from Parliament received their petition at Zoopark. View more
2023-12-19Aletta Shikololo Despite discontent concerning the reported unfavourable work conditions faced by fixed-term solid waste workers in the Windhoek municipality, the City of Windhoek insists that it has addressed their demands. View more
2023-12-19Max Heinrich Over 100 elderly citizens and members of various traditional authorities were on Sunday treated to early Christmas feast by the children of the late Eliakim and Theresia Namundjebo. View more
2023-12-19Max Heinrich An organisation called Fighting Against Drug Use in Villages, in collaboration with the Ohangwena Police, yesterday launched its first awareness campaign in Ongenga. View more
2023-12-19Reverend Jan Scholtz The debate on the morality of abortion centres on the issue of when human life actually begins. Based on biological and psycho-social considerations, different views have been expressed at the beginning of life, ranging from two weeks to nine months. View more
2023-12-18Festus Hamalwa Elelo lodoolopa yaNdangwa ola yandja eenhele detu kovanhu 231 opo va dule okutunga po omaumbo avo vene kolukanda Omashaka. View more
2023-12-18Festus Hamalwa Ongudu yopapolitika yoNamibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) oya pula ongeshefa yoRani Group opo i kale ya wedela eendjambi dovanailonga noshoyo okuyandja oilonga tai kalele kovanailonga vayo. View more
2023-12-18Festus Hamalwa Omulumemhu weedula 38 okwa kwatwa po oshivike shadja ko konima eshi vati a hangika nepangwe a holekwa mololi yaye, koshi yoshipundi. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent Likolo la Litaba za Mabasi, Miseto, Buiketo, ni Silelezo neli file mapampili asipepo alikana 92 330 unumwaha kwa miyaho ye inelezi niya swalelele, Mubakweli Likwambuyu Lucia Witbooi nabulezi Labulalu. View more
2023-12-18Albertina Nakale Musali walipisinisi mwa Katima Mulilo Margaret van Rooi ukonile kuswala poho kwa manaka, kakulekisa malamatwa kwamisika ya kwanda naha sihulu Germany ni China. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent Namibia’s senior national women’s cricket team, the Richelieu Eagles, crashed out of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Entebbe, Uganda, after losing by 86 runs to Zimbabwe in the first semifinal on Saturday. View more
2023-12-18Maurice Kambukwe African Stars solidified their championship claim on Friday night by securing a crucial victory against Civics, strengthening their position at the top of the Debmarine Namibia Premier Football League (Npfl) standings as Khomas Nampol put an end to Ongos’ impressive run. View more
2023-12-18Maurice Kambukwe The Namibian boxing community is gearing up for an exciting exhibition match as Hedison Nghipondoka, popularly known as ‘Bulelo’, prepares to face former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) bantamweight and International Boxing Organisation (IBO) bantamweight champion Paulus Ambunda in an exhibition fight on 29 December. View more
2023-12-18Staff Reporter Namibia Minister of Youth, Sport and National Service Agnes Tjongarero has assumed the chairmanship of the African Union Sports Council (Ausc) Region 5 Council of Ministers. View more
2023-12-18Staff Reporter The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has appointed Penda Ithindi as the GIPF Board of Trustees’ chairperson and Evans Maswahu as vice-chairperson, effective 01 January 2024 to 31 December 2024. View more
2023-12-18Staff Reporter Bannerman Energy Ltd has received a mining licence (ML) for its flagship Etango Uranium Project (Etango) in Namibia, along with an award of initial contracts for the Etango early works programme. View more
2023-12-18Maihapa Ndjavera One of the latest and biggest satellite systems in the world, Starlink, has expressed interest in commencing operations in Namibia by next year. Starlink uses a low earth orbit to deliver broadband internet capabilities, and the business is already active in a few African nations. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent The ocean has long taken the brunt of the impacts of human-made global warming, according to United Nations Climate Change. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent The Speaker of the Parliament of South Africa, Nosiviwe Noluthando Mapisa-Nqakula, has called for immediate action to end the devastating conflict in Gaza. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent The 54th Plenary Assembly Session of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) recently adopted a motion on cooperation between SADC and BRICS, a group of major emerging economies including Brazil, Russia, India, China and South Africa. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent The 32-year-old Jaezuruka Beverly Kamongua never imagined being a single mother, let alone raising a newborn baby behind the four corners of the Windhoek Correctional Facility. She is currently one of many female offenders serving time and raising their babies within correctional facilities. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent Farmers in Okomungondo and surrounding villages in the Omaheke region have suffered significant losses, with more than 100 cattle succumbing to the severe drought between September and December. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent The executive director in the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology Audrin Mathe has announced that there will be no extension for SIM card registration, and non-registered cards will be blocked for three months. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent The Otjiwarongo local authority council on Thursday cancelled the interviewing process aimed at recruiting its substantive chief executive officer (CEO). View more
2023-12-18Albertina Nakale The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security is set to construct a new regional office for civic affairs in the Zambezi region. View more
2023-12-18Paheja Siririka Deputy youth minister Emma Kantema-Gaomas said the time is now to tap into the strength and dynamism of the youth, revolutionise agri-food systems, bolster food security and catalyse sustainable development. View more
2023-12-18Paheja Siririka A government health facility in the Osire Refugees Camp in the Otjozondjupa region only has five nurses, two health assistants, one tuberculosis promoter, and a pharmacist for about 7 000 residents. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent With just less than two weeks to go before unregistered SIM cards are blocked, some community members in Kabbe South, particularly in the areas of Nankuntwe, Muzii and Ikaba, have not registered their SIM cards due to the long travelling distances. View more
2023-12-18Max Heinrich No police officers are allowed to remove a licence disc from a vehicle without following the proper procedures outlined in the Road Traffic and Transportation Act 22 of 1990. View more
2023-12-18Correspondent Erongo Regional Youth Forum chairperson Serron Nghoshi has called on the youth in the region to refrain from indulging in illegal activities that will result in them ending up on the wrong side of the law, especially during the festive season. View more
2023-12-15Festus Hamalwa Ovanadolongo 11 ova mangululwa mo mevyulonghalo mOluno konima eshi mwene weengeshefa doDharani e va futila oshimaliwa osho kwa li va pewa shehandukilo. View more
2023-12-15Victoria Kaapanda Konima sho onkundana ya li ya pitithwa kutya oshigwana otashi vulu okushangitha uukalata wa-MTC komalungula, oyendi oya kambadhala oku shi ninga, ihe inaya pondola sha. View more
2023-12-15Maurice Kambukwe The final round of fixtures of the 2023/24 Namibia Premier Football League will see recently promoted Eeshoke Chula Chula aim to conclude the season on a high note, while log leaders and defending champions African Stars will want to maintain the status quo. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent Namibia’s senior women’s cricket team, the Capricorn Eagles, beat Rwanda by 11 runs in their final match of Group B of the final leg of the ICC Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier in Entebbe, Uganda. View more
2023-12-15Carlos Kambaekwa Namibian football has produced a significant number of football-playing siblings, but none have captured the imagination of the neutral fan more than the quartet of Young Ones Football Club Willemse brothers, namely Lance, Dean, Johnny and Danny. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent The Naris Turf Club, in collaboration with Deep Sea, put aside N$50 000 to host a horse racing fun day at Rehoboth tomorrow. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent The Aminuis-based sports association, Omongua Netball and Football Association (Onefa), will hold a tournament in honour of its former president Nanaki Kandjii this weekend at the Okomukaru sports ground in the Omaheke region. View more
2023-12-15Maurice Kambukwe Nestled against the picturesque backdrop of Namibia’s sprawling desert landscape, Teremoto Boxing Club is a beacon of inspiration for pugilists aspiring to etch their names into the annals of boxing history. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent EU leaders were set to face off against Hungarian Prime Minister Viktor Orban yesterday as he threatened to veto a massive aid package and a start to membership talks for Ukraine. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent The presidents of Venezuela and Guyana were set to meet yesterday for talks analysts say could “de-escalate” tensions but will do little to resolve their countries’ long-standing territorial dispute. View more
2023-12-15Staff Reporter Celebrated singer/songwriter and queen of Shambo music Maria Lisa Immanuel, popularly known as ML, has once again captivated audiences with the release of her seventh studio album, ‘Healer’. View more
2023-12-15Strauss Lunyangwe Hailing from the Zambezi region, Lubinda Mushabati Een, also known as Rikithi, is on a mission to cement himself as the region’s top musical act. View more
2023-12-15Paheja Siririka Okandombe Paaltjies in Oniipa is the place to be from 21-24 December 2023 as Kalawafresh Entertainment promises to feature local artists, offer traditional cuisine, promote local businesses, and have attendees on their feet to end the year in style. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent The immersive captivity music garners are a true testament that sound in any form is art – and that anyone, regardless of age, can be drawn in. That was the story of Charl Eugene Vries, alias Ou Slow. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent In what will be the biggest three-day music festival the country has ever seen and primed to be an annual celebration of conservation, nature and environment, top local acts are gearing up for a stellar performance. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent Equity markets rallied yesterday and the dollar extended losses after the US Federal Reserve indicated it would begin cutting interest rates next year. View more
2023-12-15Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia is in the process of creating a single importation point, where all the country’s import needs will be centred. View more
2023-12-15Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia is among a handful of African countries that have successfully developed and implemented a trade verification system (TVS) to monitor cross-border financial transactions relating to the importation and exportation of goods. View more
2023-12-15Faustinus Shikukutu If agriculture could enjoy the attention it deserves, the country could not have experienced the Kayova and other incidences where people died due to hunger. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent In my last opinion piece, I wrote about the role of the advisor to our government leaders, with the sole aim to clarify on their key role in helping the country to make cost saving decisions. View more
2023-12-15Prof Makala Lilemba After more than two decades of incarceration, another batch of eight alleged secessionists were freed on Friday, 1 December 2023 to the joyous reunion with their families. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent The political landscape around mining in Africa is changing, and the traditional model of employing and recruiting expats to senior levels of management is beginning to fall away. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent Volunteerism is the process of working and offering services to an institution without the expectation of remunerations. A volunteer is a person who intentionally and willingly contributes to the right course of the community in need and the state at large. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent The environment in which we live is created, enhanced and maintained by civil engineers. Roads, trains, airports, bridges, harbours, dams, irrigation projects, power plants and sewage systems are just a few examples of the infrastructure and building structures they plan, design and supervise during construction and upkeep. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent Since the attainment of independence from the apartheid South African colonial regime in 1990, Namibia has made strides in safeguarding its democratic principles and values. View more
2023-12-15Staff Reporter For some of the world’s leading nuclear physicists, it remains mind-boggling how Namibia, as one of the most significant uranium producers, is still stuck in a perpetual energy deficit that forces it to constantly import electricity from neighbouring countries. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent Not everyone working on the school grounds is an educator. Some are simply there to make the teachers’ work easier; to streamline their work, andease the burden of their sometimes-weary souls. View more
2023-12-15Edgar Brandt One of the most notable developments at this year’s UN Climate Change Conference (COP28), which ended this week, was a declaration by at least 20 countries, including the United States, the United Kingdom, Sweden and Canada to triple their nuclear power capacity by 2025. View more
2023-12-15Eveline de Klerk We are going to have Christmas in our own home,” said Sara Tsaes shortly after receiving her keys from President Hage Geingob in Swakopmund yesterday. View more
2023-12-15Aletta Shikololo As Namibia continues to pursue the green transition agenda, the country has cemented its position as one of the countries in the world emerging as a “clean energy superpower” at the 2023 United Nations Climate Change Conference, commonly known as COP28. View more
2023-12-15Aletta Shikololo The fixed-term solid waste workers in the Windhoek municipality believe their pleas are consistently being ignored. View more
2023-12-15Pricilla Mukokobi Tension in Katutura is rising, as residents are preparing to take their umpteenth demonstration to State House today in demand of the elimination of the City of Windhoek’s debt collector, Redforce. View more
2023-12-15Pricilla Mukokobi The Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs, in collaboration with TransNamib and Windhoeker Maschinen Fabrik (WMF), has revealed the latest addition to Namibia’s infrastructure with a newly commissioned rail siding yesterday in Windhoek. View more
2023-12-15Roland Routh The matter of 11 Chinese, one Cuban and three Namibian citizens, who were allegedly brought before the court only after the expiry of the 48-hour rule, was sent back to the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court for determination. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security issued 92 330 birth certificates this year through fixed and mobile registration units, Deputy Minister Lucia Witbooi said on Wednesday. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent Nine village leaders were sworn in under the Ombalantu Traditional Authority at Outapi in Omusati region on Wednesday. View more
2023-12-15Correspondent The German government continues to support Namibia’s sustainable development efforts in the water sector, and recently agreed to finance the rehabilitation of Windhoek water treatment plants. View more
2023-12-14Victoria Kaapanda Uuministeli womidhingoloko noma t a l e l e po owa kumagidha mboka taya talele po omahala gomainyanyudho moshilongo opo ya kale aluhe taya thigi omahala ngoka ga yela. View more
2023-12-14Festus Hamalwa Okakadona keedula 17 oka fya moshiponga shikumwifa, eshi ka lyatwa kotuwa pefimbo ka li vati ta kafaduka po shaashi ta ka tewatewa keembwa. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent Namibia’s Capricorn Eagles got off to a flying start in the 2023 final leg of the International Cricket Council’s (ICC) Women’s T20 World Cup Africa Qualifier by beating Nigeria via a 9-run victory in their first match of the tournament on Saturday. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent Hundreds of migrants who cross into the United States from Mexico each day are being herded into open-air camps, where they have no access to food or water. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent South Africa, battling crippling power blackouts, plans to add 2 500 megawatts of new nuclear generation, the government announced on Tuesday. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent At least 100 elephants have died in Zimbabwe’s biggest national park as water holes have dried up, an international animal welfare group said on Monday. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent President William Ruto said on Tuesday that Kenya was emerging “out of debt distress”, touting his economic policies despite public anger over tax hikes and slashed subsidies as the country marked its 60th independence anniversary. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent A motorcycle is a bicycle. It is usually heavier and larger and often with two saddles. According to the Road Traffic and Transport Act, 1999 (Act 22 of 1999), a motorcycle is considered a vehicle. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent The Arab bloc praised the outcome of the UN climate summit on Wednesday, calling it a “great success” after nations adopted a call to transition away from fossil fuels but stopped short of a phase-out. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent The United States has struck hundreds of deals worth US$14.2 billion with African nations over the past year, government officials said on Wednesday, as Washington seeks to counter China’s growing influence on the continent. View more
2023-12-14Edgar Brandt Although the independent domestic airline, FlyNamibia, currently flies between Eros in Windhoek and Lüderitz every weekday, this route has becomeincreasingly more overcrowded due to significant oil discoveries made in the Orange Basin off the coast of southern Namibia. View more
2023-12-14Eveline de Klerk The friendship shared between Namibia and the People’s Republic of China is deep-rooted, well before the founding of Namibia, China steadfastly supported Namibia’s quest for national independence. View more
2023-12-14Paheja Siririka To fortify Africa’s resilience against future pandemics, the African Society for Laboratory Medicine (ASLM) teamed up with Illumina, a global leader in sequencing technology, and signed an agreement to expand the use of genomics in Africa to prepare for future pandemics and safeguard the health of Africans. View more
2023-12-14Paheja Siririka First Lady Monica Geingos said inequality drives pandemics, compromise solutions, increase vulnerability to HIV, and impede access to healthcare services, standing in the way of people’s dignity and rights. View more
2023-12-14Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia is set to expand its power storage capacity in the energy sector with the introduction of the first-ever Omburu battery energy storage system (BESS). View more
2023-12-14Albertina Nakale Katima Mulilo entrepreneur Margaret van Rooi has taken the bull by the horns, selling devil’s claw on international markets such as Germany and China. View more
2023-12-14Eveline de Klerk A 15-year-old pregnant girl has been in custody at the Tutaleni police station in Walvis Bay since Tuesday, following the stabbing death of a man she believed assaulted her boyfriend the night before. View more
2023-12-14Albertina Nakale Urban and rural development deputy minister Eveline Nawases-Taeyele has applauded the Buy-a-Brick initiative, saying it focuses on addressing the causes of inequality at a time when Namibians are faced with an acute housing shortage. View more
2023-12-14Pricilla Mukokobi Security guards play an important role in Namibia, as they assist police officers in reducing crime, a unionist has stated. View more
2023-12-14Albertina Nakale The corruption case in which six Zambezi Regional Council officials are accused of corruptly using their position or office to steal N$4.7 million will be transferred to the Katima Mulilo Regional Court for trial. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent The Namibian SOS Children’s Village and the Finnish Embassy recently launched the Youth Employability Project (YEP), which will give N$10 000 start-up capital to 20 young people in the country to boost entrepreneurship. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (Elcin) has through its InfoHut project handed over chickens to five young people living with HIV/AIDS to help them start poultry farming businesses. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent !Nami#Nus constituency councillor Susan Ndjaleka has urged women and girls in her constituency to fully participate in the development of the oil, gas and green hydrogen industries that are set to take off in the constituency. View more
2023-12-14Correspondent Deputy chief of the Windhoek City Police Eliaser Iyambo has urged motorists to ascertain whether their vehicles are roadworthy before taking to the roads for the festive season. View more
2023-12-14Eveline de Klerk Truckers endure lengthy hours on the road, often separated from their families, navigating challenging terrains and coping with the demands of their profession. View more
2023-12-13Festus Hamalwa Omulumenhu weedula 47 okwe lihanga konima yekumba molwoshimbuluma shi fifa ohoni eshi vati a kwata onghonga omonakadona weedula 18 oo e na oudu wopamadilaadilo. View more
2023-12-13Festus Hamalwa Omulumenhu weedula 33 okwa xulifa mexuliloshovike konima eshi vati a tuwa nombele kukaume kaye pefimbo kwa li tava li okapana peendingosho. View more
2023-12-13Taimi Haihambo Ominista yomayambulepo e e do olop a noi tuku lwa yokomikunda Erastus Uutoni okwa yandja omaumbo ape e li 23 kovakalimo vomoDivundu moshitukulwa shaKavango East. View more
2023-12-13Victoria Immanuel Ethimbo lyomatango omanene nuumvo inali pitila nawa sho aantu yahetatu ya hulitha, no96 ya lemanene miiponga yomoondjila yi li 72, mbyoka ya holoka po muule womasiku omugoyi ageke. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent The chief human capital, marketing and corporate affairs officer of Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), Tim Ekandjo, is urging the recently-elected Namibia Football Association leadership to support the senior national football team and avoid dampening their achievement of qualification. View more
2023-12-13Maurice Kambukwe Renowned figures in the athletic world will grace the upcoming edition of the annual Quinton-Steele Botes (QSB) training camp, offering high-performance training and mentorship early next month. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent The president of the Namibia Football Association, Robert Shimooshili, has stated that his vice president, Murs Markus, is not making any decisions about Black Africa in his capacity as an NFA executive council member. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent A group of fed-up boxers, boxing officials and fans are calling for the dissolution of the Namibia Amature Boxing Federation (Nabf) as a matter of emergency, saying the current board has destroyed the federation. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent emen’s Huthi rebels claimed responsibility on Tuesday for a missile strike on a Norwegian-flagged tanker, an attack the Iran-backed group said was part of its military campaign against Israel. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent The World Health Organisation (WHO) said Tuesday that a patient had died in an emergency convoy en route to a Gaza City hospital, during repeated and lengthy Israeli checks. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent Italian automaker Fiat on Monday inaugurated its first assembly and manufacturing plant in Algeria, in a move that is expected to revive the country’s automobile market. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent Hikers hit the trail before dawn at South Africa’s natural jewel Table Mountain, but instead of simply trekking its rugged landscape they were also demonstrating against a surge in attacks on walkers and tourists. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent The School of Military Science at the University of Namibia (Unam) recently hosted the first international conference on safety, resource control, and democracy in Africa. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent To specifically encourage the engagement of girls and young women in the digital realm, the global project “Schülerinnen-Akademie: Strengthening Media Literacy and Participation” was commissioned by the Federal Foreign Office and executed by the Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit in collaboration with the Central Agency for Schools Abroad. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent Life after high school has been challenging for young Vivien Tjerivanga, but such obstacles did not deter her from pursuing a handy craft that led her to financial freedom. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent As concerns about toxic cosmetics continue to grow, many Namibians, including the founder of Oyetu Naturals, Paulina Iita, suffer from pigmentation, allergies, acne and sensitivities to synthetic components and perfumes. View more
2023-12-13Paheja Siririka The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) has embarked on a project to fund the national Boost Up startup activities in collaboration with three Namibian ecosystem actors, namely Basecamp Business Incubator, GEN Namibia and NBII at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust). View more
2023-12-13Correspondent The Namibia Premier Business Awards (NPBA) are just not about acknowledging success, they are about honouring the hard work, innovation and resilience of entrepreneurs who shape the domestic economic landscape. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent The 2023 United Nations’ Sustainable Development Goals (SDGs) report found that around 2.4 billion working-age women are not afforded equal economic opportunities worldwide. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) has completed investigations into Namib Mills for allegedly refusing to supply poultry products to small and medium enterprises. View more
2023-12-13Paheja Siririka Despite economic challenges and a significant decrease in personal disposable income, Mobile Telecommunication Limited (MTC) recorded an impressive 5.3% year-on-year revenue growth. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent Christmas Day in Namibia is a joyous occasion celebrated with family and friends. People come together to share traditional meals, exchange gifts, and enjoy the festive atmosphere. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent As many political activities are expected to abound in 2024, economic activities should be equally considered and prioritised. View more
2023-12-13Otniel Hembapu President Hage Geingob yesterday underscored the growing importance of a well-equipped and combat-ready Namibian Defence Force (NDF), which he said is important to the continued preservation of the country’s territorial integrity and national interests. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent Khomas regional governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua has urged males in Namibia to take part in initiatives aimed at addressing behavioural issues and gender-based violence (GBV). View more
2023-12-13Roland Routh Fishrot minnow Nigel van Wyk was granted bail of N$20 000 yesterday by High Court acting judge David Munsu with stringent conditions, while former fisheries minister Bernardt Esau was remanded in custody, pending his trial. View more
2023-12-13John Muyamba Urban and rural development minister has urged men to join the shack dwellers’ federation to be able to build houses and provide shelter for their families as opposed to participating in sports betting and engaging in other irresponsible activities. View more
2023-12-13Paheja Siririka The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) said despite challenges such as individuals refusing to be counted and tabs going missing, they have managed to complete most of the work for the population and housing census. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent The Gebedsplaas San Self-Help Project at Otjozohungu in the Omaheke region was handed over to the San community on Thursday. View more
2023-12-13John Muyamba A group of elders, pushing for Severinus Siteketa to be crowned as the traditional head (hompa) of Uukwangali Traditional Authority (UTA), have accused the ruling party, Swapo, and regional governor of interfering in the ongoing chieftaincy conflict. View more
2023-12-13Correspondent Only 56% of Namibians have internet access, prompting a call for increased efforts to achieve universal connectivity, the information minister has said. View more
2023-12-12Festus Hamalwa Omulumenhu weedula 23 okwa kwatwa po konima eshi a denga omukainhu wohonda yaye neengonyo molwashi vati kwa li ta popi mongodi nomulumenhu umwe po. View more
2023-12-12Festus Hamalwa Ominista yehongo Anna Nghipondoka okwa kumaida ovahongifikola opo va kale tava kwatele po oikwafifohongo keefikola unene tuu omambo okushanga nomambo oilongwa. View more
2023-12-12Correspondent The United Nations said yesterday that it needed US$46.4 billion next year to bring life-saving help to around 180 million people in desperate circumstancesaround the world. View more
2023-12-12Maurice Kambukwe MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club hosted an amateur boxing bonanza at Oshakati Independence Stadium on Saturday, showcasing top-tier boxing with a display of skill and determination. View more
2023-12-12Correspondent Swiss male rider Konny Looser claimed a record seventh solo Nedbank Desert Dash title in nine races when he conquered the 397-kilometre journey through the Namib Desert in a time of 14 hours, 14 minutes, and 17 seconds (14:51:17) in the early hours of Saturday morning. View more
2023-12-12Maurice Kambukwe FC Ongos Ladies displayed remarkable resilience in the FNB Women’s Super League, securing back-to-back victories over the weekend despite facing challenges. View more
2023-12-12Max Heinrich First National Bank last week sponsored the first ever FNB Namibia Basketball Federation 5-on-5 league with a total of N$900 000. View more
2023-12-12Correspondent Australia yesterday unveiled plans to slash the number of migrants arriving in the country, hoping to curb a post-pandemic surge and address voter anger at the rising cost of living. View more
2023-12-12Correspondent In arid and semi-arid countries such as Namibia where water is a scarce resource, it is always advisable for farmers to engage in water conserving practices. View more
2023-12-12Otniel Hembapu The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB)’s regulatory work and continued strategic guidance to local farmers were recently further bolstered when the board was honoured and presented with the ISO 9001:2015 Standards and Global G.A.P certification. View more
2023-12-12Staff Reporter As part of Namibia’s COP28 programme, the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), DMG events and Vasco Da Gama Energy on 06 November 2023 officially launched the inaugural Global African Hydrogen Summit (GAh2S), to be hosted in Windhoek from 3 to 5 September 2024. View more
2023-12-12Staff Reporter In a s i g n i f i c ant demons t r at i on of excellence, Momentum Metropolitan was honoured as the “Long Term Insurer of the Year”, while its subsidiary, Momentum Short Term Insurance, was equally celebrated as the “Short Term Insurer of the Year” at the prestigious 2023 Namibia Premier Business Awards. View more
2023-12-12Staff Reporter The industrialisation and trade ministry is undertaking public consultations in various regions pertaining to several pertinent issues. View more
2023-12-12Edgar Brandt The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa) last week placed a temporary cap on selected medical aid increases as part of proactive measures to secure the long-term sustainability of the domestic medical aid fund industry. View more
2023-12-12Reverend Jan Scholtz Christmas is especially for children. Merle A. Johnson writes: “It is heaven, made of children”. Children do not have the intellectual problems of many adults with angels speaking to shepherds, a star that leads wise men to a manger and a baby born from a virgin. View more
2023-12-12Correspondent Showcasing how innovation in Namibia’s business and financial sectors has evolved through a public relations lens is quite interesting, as much has changed in sharing these success stories from a traditional perspective to the latest trends from a Namibian landscape perspective. View more
2023-12-12Max Heinrich Liquor outlets countrywide will be allowed to sell alcohol on Christmas Day and New Year’s Eve as per their trading licences. View more
2023-12-12Steven Klukowski Keetmanshoop mayor McDonald Hanse said Christmas should be enjoyed as a time for reflection, gratitude and appreciating the blessings that surround one. View more
2023-12-12Correspondent President Hage Geingob has encouraged Namibians to recommit themselves to upholding human rights and promoting gender equality to create a future where every individual is valued, respected and empowered to live a life of dignity and fulfilment. View more
2023-12-12Eveline de Klerk A group of 170 Walvis Bay residents found themselves sleeping out in the open after being told to vacate open plots belonging to the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) in the area. View more
2023-12-12Pricilla Mukokobi The environment ministry’s public relations officer Romeo Muyunda scooped the overall best PRO gong in the inaugural Government Communications Officers’Awards in Windhoek on Thursday. View more
2023-12-12Aletta Shikololo The confidentiality of past interviews should not be misconstrued as a lack of transparency in the process, Chief Justice Peter Shivute said on Friday. View more
2023-12-12Correspondent Chai rperson of the National Council Lukas Muha on Thursday announced the conclusion of the 10th session of the sixth National Council, which started on 20 November 2023. View more
2023-12-12Roland Routh The four unrepresented Fishrot accused currently facing corruption charges on Friday informed acting Windhoek High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo that they are unable to plead to the charges. View more
2023-12-12Max Heinrich A total of 460 police officers in the Oshana region were promoted to various ranks last week, with women taking up 50.3% of the total. View more
2023-12-12Correspondent Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni has urged local authorities, such as the City of Windhoek, to make use of their permanent employees rather than assigning certain municipal functions to outside agencies. View more
2023-12-12Correspondent Oshikoto Regional Council chairperson Samuel Shivute has encouraged people to know their rights and stop making unaffordable debt that can result in them experiencing financial distress. View more
2023-12-08NSK The industry has seen a boom in the rise of influencers so much, that corporate Namibia now consciously makes it a point to fuse influencers into their marketing and branding strategies. Breathing life into the industry and creating a new source of income for creative entertainers. View more
2023-12-08Pricilla Mukokobi After an intense 12-month training programme, the MultiChoice Talent Factory (MTF) officially welcomed the Class of 2023 from the Southern African Academy during a lively graduation ceremony in Lusaka, Zambia. View more
2023-12-08Correspondent Matheus Endjila started drawing as a hobby, and now apart from the love he still has for his art, he has found an opportunity to build a market out for his gift. View more
2023-12-08Pricilla Mukokobi Martha Kautanevali, the second runner-up and current Miss Earth Namibia, embarked on her journey to Vietnam last week, where she will represent Namibia at the 23rd Miss Earth pageant. View more
2023-12-08Pricilla Mukokobi Award-winning artist David Shikalepo, widely known as ‘Exit’ from Rockaz Entertainment, announced the highly anticipated #RockazReUnion Event set to unfold on the 8 and 9 December 2023. View more
2023-12-08Correspondent The Southern African Tour of the German-Zimbabwean music project, ‘Project Meets Mbira’ with German native Andreas Kern and acclaimed Princess of Mbira Hope Masike hailing from Zimbabwe, started taking place from 24 November to 11 December 2023. View more
2023-12-08Correspondent The DJ scene remains an ever-growing industry within our four walls and beyond, this is the reality of sister duo, Marelda and Alice Kavehaha, popularly known as MxA. View more
2023-12-08Correspondent “Your knowledge of the Gospel will allow you to find texts ordering, and encouraging your followers to love poverty, like ‘Happier are the poor because they will inherit the heaven’ and, ‘It’s very difficult for the rich to enter the kingdom of God.’ View more
2023-12-08Correspondent My experiences have shaped my understanding that in our day-to-day endeavours, there is a profound appreciation that security issues underpin humanity’s existence. View more
2023-12-08Prof Makala Lilemba It will be appropriate to borrow the title of Tjingaete’s book, “Weeping Graves of our Ancestors,” to express the current situation in Namibia in terms of the high unemployment level. View more
2023-12-08Josef Kefas Sheehama SMEs play a crucial role in Namibia’s economic growth and development, especially when it comes to the creation of jobs, which remains a significant problem across the country. View more
2023-12-08Prof Jairos Kangira As the year 2023 comes to a close soon, I have decided to give readers some feedback from one opinion piece published in this column that received the most local and internal attention this year. View more
2023-12-08Correspondent We are surely living in interesting times of unprecedented politics. Let me start by commending His Excellency the President Dr Hage Geingob for his leadership par excellence both as the GRN president and as the ruling party’s president. View more
2023-12-08Correspondent As we journey through this academic year, it is crucial for us to reflect on the true essence of education, and the significance of academic performance. Often, the focus tends to revolve around grades and class positions. View more
2023-12-08Staff Reporter With a combination of investment, innovation, ingenuity and growth, agriculture could become one of the development driving forces across Namibia, helping to address wide-ranging problems from food insecurity to inequitable economic growth and unemployment. View more
2023-12-08Correspondent The National Youth Council (NYC) of Namibia’s stakeholders’ coordinator, Muesee Kazapua, is making life- altering decisions at the youth-oriented movement without breaking a sweat. View more
2023-12-08John Muyamba Kavango West regional commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo has beseeched newly-promoted Namibian Police officers to exhibit a high level of professionalism, and to dedicate their time to serve and protect the community amidst increasing crime disturbing the peace. View more
2023-12-08Steven Klukowski The EHW Baard Primary School in Noordoewer last Friday inaugurated its new, fully-equipped computer lab worth N$360 000 through sponsorships from Escalate Investment and the Road Fund Administration. View more
2023-12-08Pricilla Mukokobi Aimed at strengthening the justice system and combating youth unemployment, the Ministry of Justice has over the past months welcomed over 200 law and admin interns, providing valuable exposure to the employment market. View more
2023-12-08Max Heinrich Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) expressed disappointment in the relatively low number of local travel uptake, encouraging Namibians to explore their own backyard. View more
2023-12-08Albertina Nakale While cautioning that no country can be safe from the corrosive damage caused by corruption, Anti-Corruption Commission director general Paulus Noa called for national and international commitment to raising awareness, preventing, and combating corruption. View more
2023-12-08Taimi Haihambo Long before she ascended to the throne as queen of the Oukwanyama in November 2005, Martha Mwadinomho yaKristian Nelumbu had been calling women who were not keen on raising their children to drop them off at her home. View more
2023-12-08Victoria Immanuel The heavy rains experienced over the last few days brought with it frogs - considered a delicacy by many in the northern regions. View more
2023-12-08Max Heinrich After being dormant for two years, the Oshakati Totem Expo returned to the town, celebrating the crucial importance of cultural diversity as a stepping stone towards restoring cultural identity in society. View more
2023-12-08John Muyamba President Hage Geingob has accorded former Rundu mayor and pioneer veteran of the Namibian liberation struggle Gosbert Lyambai Mandema Sikerete (77) a state funeral. He died on 18 November. View more
2023-12-08Staff Reporter The City of Windhoek has announced a debt relief programme for eligible residents and businesses, totalling N$524 million. View more
2023-12-08Roland Routh A man from Rundu, who was convicted of murder with direct intent after slashing his one-month-old baby’s stomach open with a traditional knife in 2019, was last week sentenced to 22 years’ imprisonment. View more
2023-12-08Correspondent The lifeless body of a man, of an unknown age, was discovered in the bushes at Otjomuise residential area in Windhoek on Wednesday. View more
2023-12-08Nuusita Ashipala In the wake of observing the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence (GBV) in the country, serving correctional services facility inmate Lazarus Gabriel said positive masculinity is about embracing strengths, values and emotions as a man, without resorting to violence, aggression and domination over others. View more
2023-12-08Staff Reporter The Oshakati High Court has sentenced a 31-year-old man to two life terms and 25 years imprisonment for four horrendous crimes he committed four years ago. View more
2023-12-08Correspondent Gender-based violence (GBV) against women and children is believed to be perpetuated through various negative cultural practices. View more
2023-12-08Correspondent The National Traffic Information System (NaTIS) has extended its operating hours in Windhoek to provide services on Saturdays. View more
2023-12-07Taimi Haihambo • Ota tekula ounona ve dule po60• Vaheyali ove li koiputudilo yopombada• Vaheyali ohava longo• Vahamano ova tunga omaumbo View more
2023-12-07Correspondent As we move towards the back-end of the year, many of us are preparing to shut the laptops and go for a breather away from the hustle and bustle of this beautiful city. View more
2023-12-07Staff Reporter Nedbank, continuing their support of sustainable projects, environmental stewardship and sustainable urban development, and working in collaboration with the Namibia Nature Foundation (NNF), handed over N$645 000 to the NNF and six “green urbanism” projects. View more
2023-12-07Paheja Siririka Diarrhoea has been identified as one of the leading causes of death amongst children in Namibia, which is closely linked to the lack of nutrition. The World Health Organisation states that diarrhoea is an important cause of malnutrition. View more
2023-12-07Correspondent The first Article in the Namibian Constitution commands that Namibia is hereby established as a sovereign, secular, democratic, and unitary state founded upon the principles of democracy, the rule of law, and justice for all. View more
2023-12-07Staff Reporter The squalid displacement camps near the city of Goma in the eastern Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) stand as a testament to the government’s struggle to solve insecurity, a key issue ahead of elections later this month. View more
2023-12-07Correspondent With 2023 confirmed to be the hottest year on record by Europe’s climate monitor, the temperature was also rising Wednesday on negotiators thrashing out the thorny issue of fossil fuels at COP28 in Dubai. View more
2023-12-07Correspondent A Tehran court has ordered the US government to pay nearly $50 billion in damages for assassinating a top Iranian general nearly four years ago, the judiciary said on Wednesday. View more
2023-12-07Correspondent The Brave Gladiators beat Ghana by a 1-0 scoreline in the second leg of the final qualifying round of the 2024 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (Wafcon) tournament at the Lucas Masterpieces Moripe Stadium in Pretoria, South Africa on Tuesday. View more
2023-12-07Maurice Kambukwe The Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) will be taking a bold step this weekend to bolster female participation in chess by organising the Bank Windhoek Chess tournament exclusively for women. View more
2023-12-07Correspondent The two remaining members of West Africa’s G5 alliance yesterday said they were paving the way to dissolving the anti-jihadist grouping, after the other three founding countries left. View more
2023-12-07Correspondent Helena Stefanus’ dream of moving her family out of a shack they called home for more than 35 years became a reality yesterday when she officially received her brick house from the National Housing Enterprise (NHE). View more
2023-12-07Taimi Haihambo Newly-appointed Ohangwena regional governor Sebastian Ndeitunga said over 48 000 homesteads are currently registered on a drought relief programme in the region, but only 16 000 benefited so far. View more
2023-12-07Otniel Hembapu Chinese, French, Indian and Egyptian companies have joined the race for the construction of the mega Trans-Kalahari railway project, which will see the eventual successful bidder undertaking the project on a design, build, finance, operate, maintain and transfer contract basis. View more
2023-12-07Roland Routh Politician and former justice minister Sakeus Shanghala has indicated his intention to fight against acting High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo’s refusal for additional time for him and two of his Fishrot co-accused to secure funding for legal representation. View more
2023-12-07Festus Hamalwa Senior hydrologist in the ministry of agriculture Leonard Hango confirmed that efundja has reached the Omusati region. View more
2023-12-07Paheja Siririka Health minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula said the ministry is committed to attaining Universal Health Coverage (UHC) for Namibia and progress has been made thus far. View more
2023-12-07Correspondent The Tsumeb Municipality, Road Fund Administration (RFA) and Roads Authority (RA) on Tuesday signed a three-year agreement to maintain and rehabilitate key roads in the town that have become dilapidated. View more
2023-12-07Albertina Nakale About five European ambassadors, including the ambassador of the European Union to Namibia Ana Beatriz Martins, are in the Zambezi region on a three-day field trip to assess and inspect various capital projects funded by the European Union and European member states. View more
2023-12-07Otniel Hembapu The continued formalisation of informal settlements, electrification of streets and houses as well as improving the general living standards of the town’s inhabitants are some of the top priorities for new Okakarara mayor Samuelline Ngairo. View more
2023-12-06Victoria Kaapanda Ethimbo ndika lyomatango manene ondoolopa yaShakati ohayi kala yuudha aatalelipo, niinyangandhalwa oyindji otayi ka holoka, onkene elelo lyondoolopa yaShakati olya indile oshigwana shi kale ke ondoolopa ya yela. View more
2023-12-06Festus Hamalwa Ovanafikola ve dulife 100 kofikola Oshinamunwe Combined School ova pewa oututa vokulikwafela ngeenge ve li komafimbo kehangano “I GET YOUR BACK MY SISTERS”. View more
2023-12-06Festus Hamalwa Kakukutu komatanga opolifi Inspector General Joseph Shikongo okwa ti okuyelayelwa moilonga ka kushi ashike okufewekwa neembadi ashike okupandula nokuyandja etumbaleko kovapolifi molwoilonga iwa tava longo moshiwana. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent Beata Nuuyoma is a 27-year-old who wrote a novel titled ‘Hidden Treasures’, about sharing life lessons acquired by a young girl (Princess) for whom every day is an exam. View more
2023-12-06Paheja Siririka Otjimbingwe-born Michelle Madawas Mushimba (28) extended a hand of gratitude to the people of her town by observing World Disability Day by sharing the day with people with disabilities and gifting them with items. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent I escorted the Schutztruppers on the 1st of August 1904 at Okozongominja. Afterwards, we hiked up the razor-sharp rocks, with only our rucksacks pulling us down. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent The Khomas Regional Council recently hosted a series of engaging educational series competitions aimed at equipping learners in primary school with the necessary skill sets they need for secondary school. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent Stocks fell yesterday, extending the sell-off seen on Wall Street, with analysts warning November’s rally, fuelled by bets on interest rate cuts, may have gone too far, forcing traders to take a step back. View more
2023-12-06Staff Reporter The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for October 2023 on global air cargo markets, which indicates the third consecutive month of stronger year-on-year demand. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent In the past, bank robbers were brazen. They used weapons and physical intimidation to instil fear into staff, security guards and any customers who were in the branch. Their timing was considered. View more
2023-12-06Staff Reporter Both petrol and diesel prices will decrease by N$1.30 per litre today, 6 December 2023. This means the petrol price at the port of entry in Walvis Bay will be N$21.58 per litre, diesel 50ppm will be N$21.85 per litre, and diesel I0ppm will be N$22.05 per litre. View more
2023-12-06Edgar Brandt The impact of alleged currency manipulation by 28 local and international banks which apparently took place more than a decade ago and was recently uncovered by South African regulators, has been allayed through relevant legislation and a transparent banking sector. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent Local government plays a fundamental role in the improvement of the livelihoods of the citizens of Namibia, particularly those at the grassroots level. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent Transport will play a critical role in delivering the carbon dioxide (CO2) emissions cuts needed to meet global political climate change targets. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent PORT LOUIS - The welfare, rights and well-being of children are not just national concerns, but are of paramount importance to the SADC region, which must commit to this cause and ensure their voices and needs are heard and acted upon collectively for a better future. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent Rössing Uranium donated N$453 900 to the Omaruru District Watch group, and it was used to purchase a Toyota Land Cruiser V6 which will be used in combating crime in the area. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent Eengodi constituency councillor Protasiu Neshuku has encouraged investors and business people to come and invest or bring services to his constituency in the Oshikoto region, as it is completely behind in terms of development. View more
2023-12-06John Muyamba The Rundu Town Council, the Namibia Housing Action Group, and the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia on Thursday signed an agreement for the formalisation of the Sikanduko and Ngwangwa informal settlements. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent Britain’s interior minister James Cleverly arrived in Rwanda yesterday to sign a new treaty that London hopes will revive controversial plans to transfer migrants to the east African country. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent A Nigerian army drone strike accidently killed at least 85 civilians on Sunday in a village in northwest Kaduna State, officials said, in one of the country’s deadliest military bombing mishaps. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent Moussa is eight years old, and really likes marbles. But for the past month, this Palestinian boy, living in the occupied West Bank, has a new game: “Pretend daddy isn’t dead.” View more
2023-12-06Correspondent Chest-high water surged down the streets of India’s southern city Chennai yesterday, with eight people killed in intense floods as Cyclone Michaung made landfall on the southeast coast. View more
2023-12-06Maurice Kambukwe Boxing enthusiasts in the northern parts of Namibia are in for a spectacular weekend as the prominent MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club gears up for a thrilling event at the Oshakati Stadium. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent The 13th edition of the Mika Kaiyamo and La Vida 7 seven-a-side tournament is set for 15 to 17 December at the Okahange village in the Ondobe constituency. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent The MTC Salute Boxing Academy is gearing up for a busy weekend, with six of its boxers set to showcase their skills in matches both domestically and internationally. View more
2023-12-06Correspondent Namibia’s senior national netball team, the Debmarine Desert Jewels, will face Zambia today (16h00) in the final of the 2023 Africa Netball Cup after finishing second in their group. View more
2023-12-06Maurice Kambukwe African Stars chairman Salomo Hei has taken on the responsibility of representing not only his club, but all Namibian clubs at the recently- established African Club Association (ACA). View more
2023-12-06Correspondent The United Nations warned Tuesday that it was impossible to create so-called safe zones for civilians to flee to inside the Gaza Strip amid Israel’s bombing campaign. View more
2023-12-06Paheja Siririka Namibia’s death rate has drastically increased over the years, with the leading cause of death in Namibia being hypertensive diseases at 8.8% in 2020, while Covid-19 - at 18.6% - was the leading cause of death in 2021. View more
2023-12-06Roland Routh High Court Acting Judge Moses Chinhengo yesterday refused to entertain another postponement in the Fishrot saga requested by one of the accused - former attorney general and justice minister Sakeus Shanghala. View more
2023-12-06Aletta Shikololo While Namibia boasts some of the best roads in the world, there is a glaring reality; that of deteriorated rural road networks, which makes it nearly impossible for residents to access basic services. View more
2023-12-06Edward Mumbuu Auditor general (AG) Junias Kandjeke has given the Helao Nafidi town council an adverse audit opinion for its failure to fully account for public resources entrusted to it. View more
2023-12-06Staff Reporter The Windhoek Country Club and Resort’s management has turned around the fortunes of the accommodation establishment by increasing overall revenue by almost N$70 million. View more
2023-12-06Pricilla Mukokobi Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Albert Kawana said the longstanding issue of challenging living conditions for officers at border posts and rural policing areas would soon be resolved. View more
2023-12-06Victoria Kaapanda Five suspects who allegedly stole N$6 million from the vehicle of Oshakati-based businessman Shamil Dirk in April this year said the case opened against them is not clear. View more
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