2023-09-19Edgar Brandt In addition to numerous employment and infrastructure benefits, Cabinet’s recent approval of the Grootfontein-Katima Mulilo railway line is expected to breed more investment spinoffs for Zambezi’s capital. View more
2023-09-19Aletta Shikololo Deodat Dirkse, the secretary general of the Nama Traditional Leaders Organisation (NTLA), has accused the Namibian government of not being alive to Germany’s attempts to recolonise Namibia through a green hydrogen deal. View more
2023-09-19Maihapa Ndjavera In the face of rampant youth unemployment, inequality and increasing poverty levels, monies owed to the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) by employers must be written off. View more
2023-09-19Maihapa Ndjavera Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani is disturbed by the entrenched social, educational and economic disparities that marginalised communities in Namibia face. View more
2023-09-19Edgar Brandt A bleak short-term outlook remains in sight for Namibia’s construction sector, but these misfortunes could be turned around by the green hydrogen and the oil and gas boom. View more
2023-09-19Staff Reporter The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has suspended its head of finance, administration, and information technology two months prior to its planned 32nd Ordinary Congress. View more
2023-09-19Staff Reporter Welwitschias head coach Allister Coetzee has called up Lloyd Jacobs as a replacement for the injured Le Roux Malan for the remaining two matches of the 2023 Rugby World Cup currently underway in France. View more
2023-09-18Maihapa Ndjavera Mueteleli Hage Geingob ususuelize bayahi banaha Namibia kubapala kalulo yabona mwasilimo sa “Zusuluso”, nikuba nikabelo nikuswalisana mwa mungendenge wa Naha wa 2023 wa Kubala Batu ni Mandu. View more
2023-09-18Correspondent Martha Shivolo’s fine form continued as she claimed the 2023 Navachab half-marathon victory by setting a new course record with a time of 01:13:40on Saturday as Jeremia Shaliaxwe finally triumphed in Karibib. View more
2023-09-18Correspondent Blue Waters scored three quick-fire goals within the first 10 minutes of the 2023/24 season to win 3–1 against new boys Okakarara Young Warriors in a highly entertaining match at Vineta Stadium in Swakopmund on Saturday afternoon. View more
2023-09-18Correspondent Namibian amateur boxers who competed at the 2023 Boxing Africa qualifier for the 2024 Paris Olympics will have to wait for Italy or Thailand if they are to win any quotas for their country. View more
2023-09-18Staff Reporter A jazz and blues concert, a dancing competition, as well as a vintage style ‘Disco Under the Stars’ are among the activities organised by TransNamib as it celebrates Heritage Week in Namibia this week. View more
2023-09-18Correspondent Dr Alpo Mbambo Senior Secondary School from the Kavango East region won the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Song Competition during a grand finale held in Swakopmund on Friday evening. View more
2023-09-18Staff Reporter The National Green Hydrogen Roadshow, organised by the government of the Republic of Namibia (GRN) and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy has announced the postponement of the Katima Cluster meetings due to take place between 18 - 20 September 2023, encompassing Katima Mulilo, Rundu, and Nkurenkuru. View more
2023-09-18Staff Reporter Namibia is poised to make aviation history by hosting the Single African Air Transport Market (SAATM) roadshow, featuring Adefunke Adeyemi, Secretary General of the African Civil Aviation Commission (AFCAC). View more
2023-09-18Correspondent Leadership is a way of controlling, managing or organising others in a certain group or organisation. There are different types of leadership but this time I want to focus on emotional leadership. View more
2023-09-18Eveline de Klerk There is no evidence suggesting that missing Omaruru resident Robby Michael might have walked away from the sea, the police in Erongo have said. View more
2023-09-18Steven Klukowski As part of its objective to make the environment in the southern town attractive for tourists, the Keetmanshoop municipality, with assistance from the Namibian Defence Force and volunteer residents, cleaned up Extension 7 recently. View more
2023-09-18Correspondent More than 500 Namibian women on average are diagnosed with a form of breast cancer annually, Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive officer Rolf Hansen has said. View more
2023-09-18Correspondent Financial exploitation through government disability assistance and other safety nets is one of Namibia’s fastest-growing form of abuse, and persons living with disabilities, particularly children, are more vulnerable. T View more
2023-09-18Victoria Kaapanda A quick on-the-ground observation has unearthed a sad reality of how residents of the Uuvudhiya constituency are abusing and addicted to tombo, a traditional brew. View more
2023-09-18Correspondent Regional councils are key institutions of governance which are expected to think together and work by sharing information with its stakeholder ministries to the public, Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa has said. View more
2023-09-18Max Heinrich Former Ohangwena governor Usko Nghaamwa last week donated N$126 000 to the Onakaale Combined School’s learners and teachers. View more
2023-09-18Edward Mumbuu The Namibian government should identify and reduce implicit fees associated with obtaining registration and animal movement permits especially for pastoralists, a recent study suggests. View more
2023-09-18Max Heinrich The Ongwediva Medipark has invested in a neuronavigation machine which will help with brain surgeries, spinal cord surgeries, and ear, nose and throat (ENT) procedures. View more
2023-09-18Correspondent The Namibian Police are urging the public to surrender all illegal firearms, ammunition, armaments and other unwanted firearms at any police station countrywide. View more
2023-09-18Festus Hamalwa A 37-year-old Namibia man is currently hospitalised at a local hospital, following a horrendous ordeal, in which he was allegedly robbed, abducted and had his eyes surgically removed. View more
2023-09-18Festus Hamalwa Liberation struggle icon, diplomat and former parliamentarian Hadino Hishongwa was buried at Eenhana Memorial Shrine over the weekend. View more
2023-09-18Edward Mumbuu Swapo Party Women’s Council secretary Fransina Kahungu has reiterated that party vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is their sole and authentic candidate ahead of next year’s presidential elections. View more
2023-09-18Correspondent Young inventor and innovator Simon Petrus says he still harbours ambitions of inventing electronic items, despite the lack of assistance for talented youth in Namibia. View more
2023-09-18Paheja Siririka President Hage Geingob says the future comes with an inherent responsibility for the youth, which cannot be executed by individuals abusing alcohol and drugs. View more
2023-09-18Edgar Brandt The Capricorn Group continues to shake off the depressing shackles of Covid-19, high inflation and slow economic activity by posting solid results, highlighted by an almost30% increase in profit after tax to N$1.47 billion. View more
2023-09-18Correspondent New Zealand put their opening-day defeat to France behind them as they ran in 11 tries to annihilate Namibia 71-3 in a one-sided 2023 Rugby World Cup Group A match on Friday evening. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent CEO of the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) Dr Fidelis Mwazi has said in order to drive the development of the crop industry, Namibia needs to produce its own seeds. View more
2023-09-15Victoria Kaapanda Omupresidente gwoshilongo Hage Geingob okwa kumagidha oshigwana shi kuthe ombinga momayalulo gaantu nomagumbo ngoka taga ka kala ko okuza momasiku 18 gaSepetemba sigo 03 gaNovomba nuumvo. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent Wouhonapare wombazu wOvazulu ma suvisiwa muhuka mo Ulundi mo kahuro ko kozombanda kOrukondua o Kwazulu-Natala mo South Africa. View more
2023-09-15Staff Reporter THE Bank Windhoek Doek Literary Awards (BWDLAs) recently revealed its 2023 concept and logo - The Aloe (Aloe littoralis). View more
2023-09-15Correspondent Brave Warriors coach Collin Benjamin says the Brave Warriors are delighted, relieved, and emotional following their qualification for the 2023 Africa Cup of Nations scheduled for Ivory Coast in January 2024. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent The Brave Gladiators have been handed a tough draw in the 2023 Council of Southern African Football Associations, which took placeyesterday in Boksburg, South Africa. View more
2023-09-15Carlos Kambaekwa Tellingly, the amazing thorny history of Namibia has passed through several distinct stages – from illegal occupation and colonisation in the midnight of the 19th century to her long-awaited independence in 1990. View more
2023-09-15Maurice Kambukwe The Debmarine Premiership will mark its return this Saturday with exciting number of matches lined up at various venues across the nation. View more
2023-09-15Staff Reporter Namibian Christian rapper Adolf Kaure AKA Ay4 has recently released his latest single, titled ‘More & More’, a soulful gospel rap song that features Erongo Got Talent 2022 winner, Honey. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent Welcome to the inaugural edition of my column, where I’ll be sharing my favourite recipes. I’m Coennie Muundjua, a Windhoek native, and my culinary journey commenced in 2003 as a waiter at the Kalahari Sands Hotel. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent The Next Ma/Gaisa Star season 2 winner Laurencious Nanub AKA Larcos wished all participants well for the new season of the competition which was launched at the NTN on Tuesday. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent The City of Windhoek is once again inviting organisations to participate in the 2nd Car Free Day Challenge, scheduled for 22 September 2023. View more
2023-09-15Max Heinrich The Ongwediva trade fair centre will be the venue for the fourth edition of the Call Out Bar food and music expo in November. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent Nam Acting, an organisation dedicated to equipping passionate individuals with acting talents and connecting them to the industry, recently joined forces with the National Arts Council of Namibia (NACN) to host a captivating monologue competition on 1 September. View more
2023-09-15Staff Reporter The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) yesterday stated that it has successfully fully redeemed its DBN23 bond, the last of three amortising fixed rated bonds issued by the bank in 2018. View more
2023-09-15Maihapa Ndjavera The long-overdue fourth National Population and Housing Census being carried out by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) is scheduled to begin on Monday, 18 September 2023 and end on 3 November 2023. View more
2023-09-15Staff Reporter The Race to First Oil Seminar 2023, hosted by the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor), has been described as a resounding success. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent As we journey through 2023, it is clear that technology has become an integral part of our daily lives. With these advancements come challenges, the most notable being the need to protect ourselves online. View more
2023-09-15Reverend Jan Scholtz The vast majority of businesses initiated by entrepreneurs originate as micro or small businesses. These businesses are usually started and entrepreneurially managed by one person. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent Namibia only has 2 ICAO-standard international airports - the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) with a runway length of 4 532 metres (m), located 45km on the eastern outskirts of Windhoek, and the Walvis Bay International Airport, 15km east of the town, with a runway of 3 500m, which mostly accommodates flights to and from South Africa. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent “The Road Less Travelled” is one of the popular poems written by poet Robert Frost. The poem talks about two roads – one less travelled and the other often travelled. Looking back at society today, many of us have been skipping the road less travelled, and hit the one often travelled. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent Governments are responding to today’s economic and environmental crises with a raft of policies designed to pull in private finance by being business-friendly. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent In the journey of personal growth and transformation, the guidance of a personal coach has emerged as a pivotal resource. Personal coaching, centred around improving communication skills and mastering goal-setting, takes on a transformative role when coupled with a focus on self-responsibility and accountability. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent The 21st century is the current century in the Anno Domini (AD) or common era. Henceforward, the modern world is developing so fast that we cannot always keep track of all its changes. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent We are not at war but our young men die by the boatload. This week, during the commemoration of the 2023 World Suicide Prevention Day on Monday, the government said 623 suicide cases were recorded between August 2022 and June 2023 – and out of these, 511 (82%) were male, while 92 (15%) were female. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent Vihonga Kazonganga is a civil servant and a dedicated, resourceful and goal-driven professional teacher with a solid commitment to the social and academic growth and development of every child. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent Whereas, the first respondent, the Development Bank of Namibia (the bank) claimed from the appellant, and the second respondent (Brick Warehouse) an amount of N$17 833 279,50 for monies lent and advanced, and whereas, the court a quo gave orders in respect of a claim for payment of N$ 17,833 279,50 with interest by the appellant (surety) to the first respondent, the appellant appealed against thos View more
2023-09-15Victoria Kaapanda The agriculture ministry has urged northern livestock farmers to sell some of their livestock to avoid losses due to the severe drought situation that has gripped the region. View more
2023-09-15Eveline de Klerk The harsh realities and dangers some residents of Walvis Bay are finding themselves in due to a lack of housing and land were once again highlighted when 13 families were left homeless by yet another shack fire in Tutaleni on Wednesday evening. View more
2023-09-15Pricilla Mukokobi The Japanese Embassy through the Nippon Foundation donated 85 books to the International University of Management (IUM) yesterday. View more
2023-09-15Maria Sheya The Windhoek High Court will hear closing arguments in the trial of Ernst Josef Lichtenstrasser, who admitted to having shot and killed two senior executives of the NIMT institute in Arandis in April 2019. View more
2023-09-15Staff Reporter President Hage Geingob left for New York yesterday to participate in the 78th session of the United Nations General Assembly (UNGA) in New York, slated for 17-24 September. View more
2023-09-15Edward Mumbuu The government is still without an asset register listing all fixed properties and vehicles, making it nearly impossible to determine the value of the total assets. View more
2023-09-15Otniel Hembapu With over 52 villages and a population of around 7 500 inhabitants, the Epukiro constituency in the Omaheke region only has one ambulance. View more
2023-09-15Albertina Nakale All alone with a chitenge wrapped around her body while doing laundry on the banks of the Zambezi River, 20-year-old Queen Lilungwe shares her story as an African girl born and bred along that river. View more
2023-09-15Staff Reporter Despite new international challenges, poor harvests, and the price shocks of 2022, many countries in Sub-Saharan Africa (SSA) saw improvements in their social inclusion policies and their structural policies. View more
2023-09-15Correspondent Namibia coach Allister Coetzee has made three changes to the Welwitschias starting XV for their tough encounter against New Zealand tonight. View more
2023-09-14Taimi Haihambo Omulumenhu omunamido 53 okwe li hanga e na ouyehame itau veluka, noku li kepango loudu wopamadilaadilo sha landula eshi a yashelwe neeholo domakenya pefimbo lekangha olo la li la unganekwa kuNafau. View more
2023-09-14Festus Hamalwa Omulumenhu weedula 37 okwa tuwa neembele komushiinda shaye e na oudu wopamadilaadilo pefimbo kwa li ta kendabala oku mu kelela aha denge ina nomipini. View more
2023-09-14Festus Hamalwa Omupeduminista Daniel Kashikola ou a kufwa moilonga komupresidende okwa ti okwa tambula ko ekufomoilonga laye, ngaashi naana kwa li a tambula ko oshinakuwanifa shokuninga omupedu minista koshikondo shoikwameni neameno lokeengamba. View more
2023-09-14Taimi Haihambo Opolifi moshitukulwa shaHangwena oya kwata po ovanafikola vovamati vavatu vokosekundofikola yaDr Abraham Iyambo molwaashi va ti va hangakena nokukwata keenghono okakadona komido 15, oko nako komofikola yavo. View more
2023-09-14Paheja Siririka Ministera goukanguki Dr. Kalumbi Shangula kahundilire vaNamibia vahageke mukaro ogu vakara nago gokumwena makura vatameke kupapara mbatero, morwa eyi yokulidipaga nyamoge muntu ngesi kuna kukura ndi asi kuna kara udigu wounene, morwa kuna karamu nye malikwamo dona geparu, magano dona gomuntu ntani eparu nalyo kuna kudigopa nomukaro dona nonzi. View more
2023-09-14Festus Hamalwa Eenhana- evango eli lyakara asi lyokundindilira ava vana kukamona vakeke, vazinya mosipangero saEenhana ngesi kuna kara asi kuna kuzura unene morwa vakadi woma rutu gavali kuna kuvhuka unene, eyi yina kara asi kuna kupitakana omu vasidika. View more
2023-09-14Correspondent The Detroit Auto Show, normally a cheery showcase of latest models from the three legacy US car giants, is taking second fiddle this year to a looming auto workers’ strike and its mounting odds. View more
2023-09-14Correspondent No lamps, other than those prescribed or authorised in terms of the Road Transport and Traffic Regulations, may at any time be fitted to any vehicle operated on a public road. View more
2023-09-14Staff Reporter The Federation of Namibian Tourism Associations is concerned about the apparent lack of awareness and recognition of the extensive financial and social role of the tourism industry in Namibia, given the absence of encompassing national statistics. View more
2023-09-14Correspondent ‘Congenital’ represents the structural defects that are present from birth. Congenital Heart Disease (CHD) is an umbrella term used to denote structural and functional defects of the heart and the great vessels entering and/or exiting the heart. View more
2023-09-14Paheja Siririka Deputy health minister Utjiua Ester Muinjangue says oral health is not a luxury, but a fundamental human right and Namibia’s journey to achieving universal health coverage should prioritise oral health. View more
2023-09-14Correspondent The Redline is typically referred to as arbitrary boundaries and divisions that were imposed by European colonial powers without any regard for existing ethnic, cultural or geographical realities during Africa’s colonial times. View more
2023-09-14Correspondent Pan-Africanism is a concept that calls for the unity of Africans on the mainland and diaspora because of the shared experience of colonialism and slavery. View more
2023-09-14Correspondent Twenty-two Kavango West residents who attended 13 weeks’ training in leather production in the region graduated at Nkurenkuru a fortnight ago. View more
2023-09-14Loide Jason A mother of a 16-year-old girl suffering from cerebral palsy is facing considerable challenges meeting her daily needs. View more
2023-09-14Pricilla Mukokobi The City of Windhoek is working on a proposal to write off debt for about 20 000 pensioners, who owe the City close to N$225 million. The proposed write-off is expected to include interest owed by all residents. View more
2023-09-14Correspondent Chinese ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping paid a courtesy visit to the Oshikoto region on Tuesday to further promote the existing working relationship between his embassy and the region. View more
2023-09-14Correspondent Deputy director of marginalised communities Rebekka Namwandi has encouraged members of marginalised communities to obtain tertiary qualifications. View more
2023-09-14Eveline de Klerk Three local authorities in Erongo, Omaruru, Karibib and Usakos will host their first ever joint trade expo later this month in Omaruru. View more
2023-09-14Maihapa Ndjavera Information and communication technology minister Peya Mushelenga said access to information technology (IT) services and facilities is no longer a luxury but a necessity, given the role these technologies play in society. View more
2023-09-14John Muyamba While Namibia has made significant progress in the anti-tobacco fight, the country records at least 1 000 tobacco-related deaths annually. View more
2023-09-14Correspondent Hompa Alfons Kaundu of the Mbunza Traditional Authority has encouraged his community leaders and subjects to promote cultural practices that are in tandem with relevant laws in Namibia View more
2023-09-14Festus Hamalwa Ejected deputy home affairs minister Daniel Kashikola has accepted President Hage Geingob’s decision to remove him from the portfolio. View more
2023-09-14Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob has urged Namibians to play their part in this ‘Year of Revival’ to actively participate and cooperate during the 2023 National Population and Housing Census. View more
2023-09-14Maurice Kambukwe Katutura constituency councillor Vezemba Rodman Katjaimo has revealed plans to organise a trip for fans who are eager to watch the men’s national team in action at the African Cup of Nations (Afcon) taking place in Ivory Coast next year. View more
2023-09-14Staff Reporter The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has suspended a staff member for what the Fund states is a transaction that did not follow proper approval and payment procedures. View more
2023-09-14Paheja Siririka Namibia follows global trends in terms of the informal economy’s contribution to overall economic health. This is according to industrialisation and trade minister Lucia Ipumbu, who said it is estimated the informal economy contributes about 24% of the country’s GDP and around 56% of the labour force. View more
2023-09-14Correspondent Namibian amateur boxers Tryagain Ndevelo and Gerald Ipinge are on a course of qualifying for the 2024 Paris Olympics after reaching the quarterfinals of their respective divisions at the 2023 Boxing Africa Qualifier. View more
2023-09-14Maurice Kambukwe Following a third-place finish in the 2022/23 Debmarine season, Mitiri Mbunga, a member of the Life Fighters technical staff, has set an ambitious goal for the team as they aim at winning the league this season. View more
2023-09-13Staff Reporter The Southern African Science Service Centre for Climate Change and Adaptive Land Management (SASSCAL) has issued the second call for master’s degree and Technical Vocational Education and Training (TVET) scholarship applications, tailored for Namibian youth. View more
2023-09-13Staff Reporter The Capricorn Foundation, in partnership with Greenville Solars: Edu-Light Project, last week handed over solar lamps to 317 learners of the Havana High School. View more
2023-09-13Staff Reporter Get ready for an event that promises entertainment, education and empowerment as Namibia comes together to celebrate its young talent at the Standard Bank Waka Kids Choice Awards. View more
2023-09-13Correspondent Networking and seeking mentorship play vital roles in fostering innovation among business owners, according to Jeremia Matheus, a young entrepreneur in the e-commerce sector and a Bachelor of Communications student at Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST). View more
2023-09-13Correspondent The Namibia Agronomic Board’s directors have announced the reappointment of Fidelis Mwazi as Chief Executive Officer (CEO) for five years, effective 01 August 2023. View more
2023-09-13Correspondent The colonial education system instilled in Africans the notion that they were inferior, that their culture was primitive, and that they lacked the capacity to think independently. View more
2023-09-13Correspondent On 9 September 2023, we commemorated African Union Day, a momentous occasion that reflects the journey we have undertaken since the historic Sirte Declaration of 9 September 1999. View more
2023-09-13Correspondent Residents of the Judea Lyabboloma constituency in the Zambezi region continue to suffer heavy losses from incidences of human-wildlife conflict due to their close proximity to national parks. View more
2023-09-13Correspondent Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government is aware of Otjombinde’s poor road infrastructure concerns and remains committed to addressing them. View more
2023-09-13John Muyamba If Namibia is to reap maximum returns from the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), it has to invest heavily in railway infrastructure, works minister John Mutorwa has said. View more
2023-09-13Correspondent Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation deputy executive director Raimo Naanda has said Namibia’s vocational training facilities are in a good position to train skilled personnel to take charge of the country’s emerging economic sectors like oil and gas, as well as green hydrogen. View more
2023-09-13Eveline de Klerk The police have escalated their efforts in the search for Robby Michael, a resident of Omaruru, who went missing during a fishing trip to Henties Bay. View more
2023-09-13Paheja Siririka The Namibian Police have reminded journalists to be extra careful when covering volatile events, especially those that involve the presence of the police. View more
2023-09-13Victoria Immanuel Liberation struggle icon and former ambassador Hadino Hishongwa will be laid to rest at the Eenhana Shrine on Saturday. View more
2023-09-13Maria Sheya There appears no end in sight for a long-drawn-out battle over the ground handling tender at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). View more
2023-09-13Eveline de Klerk The fisheries minister has shed light on a recent video clip that went viral, depicting fish found in a skip at Walvis Bay. View more
2023-09-13Festus Hamalwa The family of a 43-year-old man who died at his friend’s shack allegedly in the company of his mistress is up in arms over the police’s insensitivity in the matter. View more
2023-09-13Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia is the first Southern African country to conduct a national assessment of its internet universality indicators. View more
2023-09-13Festus Hamalwa Police chief Joseph Shikongo says embedding financial management principles into cadet constables cannot be overstated to prevent them from spending all their salaries on alcohol and gambling. View more
2023-09-13Maihapa Ndjavera The City of Windhoek is adamant it will bring about an end to deplorable makeshift zinc structures, known as shacks, in informal settlements through an affordable housing project. View more
2023-09-13Staff Reporter The Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (NAMFISA) is scheduled to host the 46th Meeting of the Committee of Insurance, Securities and Non-Banking Financial Authorities (CISNA) in Swakopmund from 1 to 6 October 2023. View more
2023-09-13Staff Reporter Telecommunications service providers have until 31 December 2023 to conclude the registration of all existing customers. View more
2023-09-13Correspondent Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni on Monday commended all 14 regional councils and their leadership for striving to improve employees’ wellness through recreational interventions, such as sports, to achieve a healthy work-life balance. View more
2023-09-13Correspondent Namibian athletes living with disabilities have lauded their inclusion in the 2023 Nedbank CitiDash Run, with some calling it a dream come true and a step in the right direction by the event’s organisers. View more
2023-09-12Strauss Lunyangwe The MTC HopSol Youth League under 17s’ last league game got underway at the Jan Möhr Football Field in the capital after a two-week break, with CBS inflicting a 2-1 defeat on Riverheights Football Academy (FA), their first defeat of the season. View more
2023-09-12Maurice Kambukwe The organisers of the recent archery tournament, which took place at Wanderers, have hailed it as a success after accommodating approximately 150 archers on the day over the past weekend. View more
2023-09-12Maurice Kambukwe The Dona Sports Medic Health and Experiences programme honoured 28 aspiring medical professionals with certificates on Friday. View more
2023-09-12Correspondent Omido heyali da pita po, Simon Petrus okwa ile omukungu nomeva komalungula, neengodi oda li tadi loko okudilila mounyuni aushe eshi a eta po ongodi oyo hai dengwa nopehe na omhumbwe yokakalata ile efimbo lokongodi. View more
2023-09-12Victoria Immanuel Omukondjelemanguluko ngoka a li wo omukaleliposhilongo, Hadino Timothy Hishongwa, otaka pewa efumbuko lyopapangelo Olyomakaya tage ya. View more
2023-09-12Otniel Hembapu The Suide Boere Netwerk (SBN), a group primarily consisting of communal and resettled farmers from the southern pockets of the country, recently held a successful mini-show that attracted over 388 animals of various breeds. View more
2023-09-12Otniel Hembapu Many of our farmers are trying their level best to keep their heads above water in the midst of a piercing drought that has hit most parts of the country, especially the northwestern, south and northeastern areas. View more
2023-09-12Otniel Hembapu Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua is deeply bothered by the continued trend of exporting livestock on the hoof and warned that if left unchecked, it could collapse the local meat sector. View more
2023-09-12Correspondent In the ever-changing landscape of financial planning, the importance of life cover stands tall as a cornerstone of security and peace of mind. While life cover itself is a fundamental safeguard, the concept of tailoring it to one’s individual needs adds a layer of sophistication that can make all the difference. View more
2023-09-12Staff Reporter Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC), Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) and Methealth Namibia Administrators have inked an agreement to collaborate through research, technology and innovation. View more
2023-09-12Correspondent Hello, dear reader, I am Teobarde Titus, and I want to share a gripping tale that unfolded one unforgettable night in Windhoek. I was just an 18-year-old (now 20), full of dreams and ambitions when my pursuit of higher education led me to the University of Namibia (Unam). View more
2023-09-12Festus Hamalwa he waiting wardfor expectant mothers at Eenhana has become overcrowded due an influx of pregnant women, which has outweighed its carrying capacity. View more
2023-09-12Correspondent Michael Uerikua, a representative of the civil society organisation ‘Otjisuta Otjetu Oveni Association’, earlier this year presented a crucial document to the United Nations Permanent Forum on People of African Descent (PFPAD) outlining how the Reparatory Justice Commission could assist the Herero and Nama people during their negotiation talks with the German federal government. View more
2023-09-12Maria Sheya The Popular Democratic Movement was dealt a hard blow by the High Court on Friday in its fight to get the court to set aside government’s decision to lease farms to a Russian billionaire. View more
2023-09-12Correspondent The Otjozondjupa region has the economic capacity to contribute to the national economy, and its current state of growth provides a solid foundation for future socioeconomic advancement View more
2023-09-12Paheja Siririka Indonesian ambassador to Namibia Wisnu Edi Pratignyo says trade relations between the two nations continue growing from strength to strength. View more
2023-09-12Eveline de Klerk Urban families are increasingly finding themselves between rocks and hard places, grappling with a dire shortage of food supplies. View more
2023-09-12Paheja Siririka Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has pleaded with Namibians to break the culture of silence and seek help, as suicide is a major public health problem, with far-reaching social, emotional and economic consequences. View more
2023-09-12Correspondent The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture’s Oshikoto director Aletta Eises has encouraged adults to go to school for their own benefit. View more
2023-09-12Maihapa Ndjavera Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo has told parliamentarians that Namibians must be cognisant of the risks when trying to increase government’s share in the oil and gas industry. View more
2023-09-12Maihapa Ndjavera First National Bank (FNB) of Namibia says it cannot take responsibility for those who lost money to fraudsters through its eWallet service. View more
2023-09-12Steven Klukowski Nama Traditional Leaders Association secretary general, Deodat Dirkse said Shark Island should not be regarded as a tourist attraction and rather be declared as a sacred site. View more
2023-09-12Staff Reporter Namibia has long faced significant challenges concerning youth employment, income inequality and low levels of productivity. View more
2023-09-12Staff Reporter Long-distance runners Simon Matias and Martha Shivolo were crowned winners of the 2023 Nedbank CitiDash Run on Sunday, 10 September, after successfully outclassing their opponents in the 10-kilometre (km) elite race category. View more
2023-09-12Correspondent The 2023/24 Debmarine Premiership season is expected to roar into life this coming weekend, with some mouth-watering fixtures lined up for Saturday and Sunday across the nation. View more
2023-09-11Correspondent The Brave Warriors gallantly fought to hold off Bafana Bafana to a nil-all draw in a friendly international game that was played at Orlando Stadium on Saturday afternoon. View more
2023-09-11Festus Hamalwa Omunafikola weedula 19 ota ningilwa omakonakono opaunamiti konima eshi a pulumuna okaana ndele vati te ka dipaa noku ka fudika konima yonduda meumbo lavo. View more
2023-09-11Max Heinrich Ovahongi vokOnaakale Combined School ova lombwela Kundana kutya etete hali telekwa keshe efiku pofikola ohali undulile ovanafikola kofikola opo va dule okulihonga. View more
2023-09-11Staff Reporter Namibian film ‘Bokwagter’ made its debut last night on kykNet & Kie on DStv channel 145 and GOtv channel 4, as well as Showmax, under the theme, ‘Namibia to the World’. View more
2023-09-11Staff Reporter For quite some time, the Office of the Labour Commissioner has observed that a significant number of trade unions and employers’ organisations have failed to submit required annual returns as mandated by the Labour Act. Alarmingly, some of these entities have not submitted a single annual return since their registration. View more
2023-09-11Staff Reporter For the period ending 30 June 2023, Capricorn Group, including the Capricorn Foundation and its subsidiaries Bank Windhoek, Capricorn Asset Management, Entrepo and Bank Gaborone, invested N$21.7 million (2022: N$16.3 million) in social responsibility programmes and projects in Namibia and Botswana. View more
2023-09-11Correspondent these two words capture a deep philosophy. It means ‘the world is one family’. This is an all-embracing outlook that encourages us to progress as one universal family, transcending borders, languages and ideologies. View more
2023-09-11Correspondent The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) held a one-day awareness workshop on genetically modified organisms (GMOs) at Opuwo in the Kunene region on Friday. View more
2023-09-11Correspondent Moses /Garoëb constituency councillor Stefanus Ndengu has expressed gratitude to the Pluczenik Diamond Namibia for the donation of food worth N$10 000 to his community. View more
2023-09-11Correspondent Otjiwarongo mayor Gottlieb Shivute on Thursday called on his community members, specifically students from impoverished backgrounds, to apply for funding from the Otjiwarongo Municipality Mayoral Development Fund. View more
2023-09-11Albertina Nakale The escalating levels of youth unemployment are giving the headman of Kanono in the Zambezi region sleepless nights, as the youth indulge in social evils. View more
2023-09-11Steven Klukowski Despite having no formal education or vocational training, a 38-year-old man is making a living as a self-taught mechanic in his village of Tses, //Kharas region. View more
2023-09-11John Muyamba Transport minister John Mutorwa says there is nothing amiss about re-appointing the same contractor without going on tender for the second phase of a project. View more
2023-09-11John Muyamba A school headmaster at the Satotwa Junior primary school in Kavango West’s Katjinakatji education circuit stands accused of ruling the school through fear. View more
2023-09-11Otniel Hembapu Having recorded 45 deaths of children under the age of five from malnutrition-related complications during the first half of this year, the Omaheke region continues to battle the effects of malnutrition after one death and 11 new cases were reported between July and August. View more
2023-09-11Eveline de Klerk A Swakopmund pastor was granted N$2 000 bail by the Swakopmund Magistrate’s Court on Friday on allegations of assaulting two female church members on multiple occasions between May 2022 and September 2022. View more
2023-09-11Max Heinrich Most of the 410 learners of the Onaakale combined school in Ohangwena region do not miss a day at school because of the 10h00 breakfast of soft porridge. View more
2023-09-11Albertina Nakale Despite Government and private sector efforts to bring development closer to the people, some communities in the Zambezi region continually refuse to avail land for such endeavours. View more
2023-09-11Staff Reporter The Construction Industries Federation (CIF) and the Metal and Allied Namibian Workers Union (MANWU) continue to engage government to cancel projects that have led to the exclusion or will exclude majority Namibian-owned contractors, due to mostly steep financial pre-qualification or qualification requirements. View more
2023-09-11Maurice Kambukwe Chief human capital and corporate affairs officer at MTC Namibia Tim Ekandjo has called for the top-flight netball league to transition into a professional league. View more
2023-09-11Correspondent The Welwitschias on Saturday suffered a morally sapping 52-8 defeat at the hands of Italy in their first match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup at the Geoffroy-Guchard Stadium in Saint-Éttienne, France. View more
2023-09-11Maihapa Ndjavera Petroleum commissioner in the mines and energy ministry Maggy Shino recently said the determination on whether Namibian oil discoveries recorded in the Orange basin are commercially viable, will only be known in the next eight to 12 months. View more
2023-09-11Steven Klukowski A Berseba pensioner has taken on the role of caretaker for a 56-year-old woman who is mentally and physically challenged, and battling cancer. View more
2023-09-11Otniel Hembapu Communal farmers, especially those from drought-stricken areas, have expressed renewed concerns with the delayed distribution of drought-relief food and related incentives to struggling farmers. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent A 65 year old appellant (accused person) was arrested on 20 November 2022 and was charged with Rape in contravention of section 2 (1) (a) of the Rape Act, Act 8 of 2000, read with the provisions of Act 4 of 2003 in which he is alleged to have raped the complainant.. View more
2023-09-08Carlos Kambaekwa The late Solomon Seth Manga’s life was one of selflessness, complimented by his incredible undying love and affection for fellow human beings. Kai Meester will always be remembered for his unwavering service to the community, and his spirit of kindness will never be forgotten. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent The Namibia Rugby Union has named the first 15 players to face Italy in the country’s opening match of the 2023 Rugby World Cup tomorrow at the Geoffroy-Guchard Stadium in Saint-Éttienne, France. View more
2023-09-08Festus Hamalwa Omunambelewawilliki mouministeli woikwameni neameno lokeengamba, Collens Muleke okwa ti omwaalu wa hanga po44 000 woumutwe woufemba ove li keembelewa doikwameni molwaashi View more
2023-09-08Correspondent Omupopiliko waNamRa Tonateni Shidhudhu okwa ti okueta mo oikwakuliwa moshilongo ihe na omadina ngaashi omakoloni inaa shangwa, omaadi okulya, noshikunwa shoBest Whiskey inai pitikwa, molwaashi itai tu kumwe noveta ya tulwa po koshikondo shopaundjolowele. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent Omunamido 27 Olavi Nghaamwa okwa ti okwe lihongela ouindjiniya womalusheno ashike ita kala omutumba meumbo a mwena a teelela oilonga i mu ufane manga e na eshiivo lamatutu. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent Omatambukiro wotjivepo nongamburiro yOvanazi yomuhoko omuhona nOtjiṱiro Otjindjandja tji vya tambuka kamoo vi zuu nawa okuhina ekuruhungi romakamburiro wa Namibia i yOvandoitji novitjitwa vyaro munda mbwina womukoka omukonde wa Namibia na Tjauana. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent Omundu wovandu…Omuyaruke Hadino Hishongwa mOghanzi pu na Iheka Kanguatjivi na Vekondja Tjikuzu mo 2018 mOghanzi tja Tjauana. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent Ondumbirombi yovanatje ndji mai yende amai honapara nandarire mokati koviwaṋa vyOvambanderu nOvaherero mbi ha tjiukirwa ku yo. View more
2023-09-08NSK Recently I had the opportunity to sit down with the Godfather of Namibian Hip Hop, Jericho, in a podcast. I asked Jericho what he needed to fill a stadium. Jericho narrated that he needs a team and corporate Namibia to back him with at least a “million dollars”. View more
2023-09-08Staff Reporter In two months, Windhoek will play host to one of the most eagerly anticipated events of the year – the 8th edition of the MTC Windhoek Fashion Week (MTCWFW) 2023. View more
2023-09-08Pricilla Mukokobi Namibian film ‘The Funeral’ graced the screens of Showmax and kykNET this past weekend, captivating audiences with its profound storytelling of love, loss, grief and betrayal. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent Dundee Precious Metals at Tsumeb on Wednesday promised to take immediate action in addressing the recent poor quality water which resulted in minor gastro-intestinal illnesses among its employees. View more
2023-09-08Maihapa Ndjavera Long-term debt for ailing State-owned meat-processing and meat-marketing entity Meat Corporation of Namibia (Meatco) consists of three loans from the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN). View more
2023-09-08Prof Makala Lilemba For easy and manageable ranking, the Zambezi region can be divided into four routes radiating from the central zone of development, which is the town of Katima Mulilo. Each route has experienced some form of developmental challenges. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent In this article, I will share six steps that I personally used to manage my money during the tough economic times. The ideas I am sharing are not the easy or quick hacks most are looking for View more
2023-09-08Correspondent In the heart of our nation, a growing sentiment of hope and anticipation is taking root among the younger generation as we approach the pivotal 2024 elections. View more
2023-09-08Prof Makala Lilemba According to the Merriam-Webster dictionary, nationalism is defined as loyalty and devotion to a nation, especially a sense of national consciousness, exalting one nation above all others, and placing primary emphasis on the promotion of its culture and interests as opposed to those of other nations or supranational groups. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent The journey from graduation to gainful employment can be a daunting one, often fraught with uncertainty, anxiety and stress. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent On 23 May 2023, the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture released a circular on the admission of learners into state schools in 2024 to outline the admission of learners into state schools in all grades. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent Growing up as a teen non-binary individual in a world that is gradually embracing diversity and inclusion, I have faced my share of struggles that often remain hidden from view. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent As the Rugby World Cup kicks off today in Paris, France, many Namibians will follow the four-yearly event with keen interest. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent The narrative surrounding the emergence of Ndahafa Tuyeimo Nghatanga from being the Ministry of Justice’s messenger to the pinnacle of senior private secretary in the Government Attorney’s office is awe-inspiring. View more
2023-09-08Aletta Shikololo The fear of losing divergent views and freedom of expression have surfaced, following the conglomeration of Future Media and TribeFire Studios, which will bring together six of Namibia’s media brands under one roof. View more
2023-09-08Otniel Hembapu After welcoming 156 new members at Okondjatu over the weekend, the Swapo Party’s Okakarara district coordinator Collin Ngujapeua says the party is ready to further expand its reach and take over key settlements in the constituency. View more
2023-09-08Max Heinrich Health assistant Johannes Ngula is helping children, teenagers and young adults understand and accept their HIV/AIDS status at the Onayena Health Centre in the Oshikoto region. View more
2023-09-08Roland Routh The long-running murder and stock theft trial of four men, accused of murdering renowned stock theft investigator Hiambepo ‘Major’ Kazeurua, has faced obstacles yet again. View more
2023-09-08Festus Hamalwa National Civil Registration Director in the Ministry of Home Affairs Collens Muleke says the ministry is sitting with over 44 000 uncollected IDs. View more
2023-09-08Otniel Hembapu Local entrepreneurs should not view the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair as just another showcasing event, but should look at it as a platform that has the potential to unlock business opportunities continentally and globally. View more
2023-09-08Correspondent A 19-year-old Namibian female was arrested at Akoonde village in the Omuthiya area after she gave birth to a baby boy and allegedly buried him next to her sleeping room View more
2023-09-08Pricilla Mukokobi Japan yesterday handed over school facilities valued at N$970 000 to the St. Barnabas Primary School in Katutura. View more
2023-09-08Eveline de Klerk The Swakopmund municipality has extended the contract of their current CEO Alfeus Benjamin for another five years. View more
2023-09-08Edgar Brandt Namibia and Zambia this week signed four agreements in the fields of industrial development cooperation as well as competition and standards in a bid to boost trade and cooperation between the two countries. View more
2023-09-08Edward Mumbuu Water minister Calle Schlettwein has operationalised the Water Resources Management Act to allow for equitable access to potable and a sufficient quantity of water within a reasonable distance. View more
2023-09-08Maihapa Ndjavera One of the sleepy villages in the Omaheke region, Leonardville, is now experiencing a carnival-like atmosphere after it was discovered that surrounding areas are blessed with coveted uranium deposits. View more
2023-09-08Otniel Hembapu The recently-increased minimum wages for workers in both commercial and communal farmlands have been received with mixed feelings, with some workers expressing optimism while others doubt if the new wages will be enforced. View more
2023-09-08Maurice Kambukwe With the world cup kicking off today, John Heynes, the CEO of the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU), believes the team is on par to be able to pull off the best results ever. View more
2023-09-07Correspondent The Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Services (MSYNS) in the Oshikoto region is hosting indigenous games, which kicked off here on Tuesday. View more
2023-09-07Correspondent Organisers of the Navachab Half Marathon aim to upgrade the event to a World Athletics (WA) bronze-label road-racing competition with increased prize money this year. View more
2023-09-07Correspondent In the fast-paced world of today, where gadgets and Wi-Fi routers are everywhere and robots seem to be getting smarter by the minute, being a highly-skilled youth is like having a superpower. View more
2023-09-07Festus Hamalwa Omupopiliko wopolifi moshitukulwa shaMusati, Inspekta Anna Kunga okwa ti omunhu keshe ta ka hangika te likoshele mokanaala otaka katukilwa onghatu yopaveta. View more
2023-09-07Taimi Haihambo Ehangano lopashiwana lovanyasha loNational Youth Council (NYC) ola li ya yandja omwaalu woimaliwa i fike poN$25 000 mo2021 koshitukulwa shaShana, opo ovanyasha vomoshitukulwa va tote opoloyeka i na sha nounamapya voo ve limonene mo sha. View more
2023-09-07Taimi Haihambo Atyioge Anthony okwa ti okwa ile koIndonesia oko a mona oukuloni vedina Indomie noodles hava telekwa ashike ominute di li nhatu, ndele ta kongo ondungedilaaladilo e va ete koNamibia opo Ovanamibia ve litalele ko. View more
2023-09-07Nuusita Ashipala Komitiye zombongarero zanavenye zomapukururo kuna kara negano asi nombapira edi avaruganesa dokosipangero vahepa kuditura dikare monomahina edi ava ruganesa mosipangero. View more
2023-09-07Correspondent evhu vana kugweura kuna kuna kureta magano peke komukurona godoropa zaOkakararamomukunda horowero Otjozondjupa, mukurona godoropa Asnath Jazukuka yimo ngoso ana kutanta. Jazukuka, konontere katente asi Okakarara trade fair, mokutantera NAMPA nkera asi nampili ngomu tuna kumona asi doropa kuna kukura, kuna kara asi konyara vantu wokusika ko 1 500 vatungimo kapi vana kara nevhu lyavene makura awo va View more
2023-09-07Correspondent Alfa Romeo has announced the rebirth of the custom-built 33 Stradale, a veritable “manifesto” of the Italian brand’s capabilities in terms of style and driving experience. Made in only 33 exclusive units, according to a unique artisan process, the new “two-seater” coupé combines the brand’s heritage and future as the symbol of noble Italian sportsmanship. View more
2023-09-07Correspondent The Jeep brand last week announced the sale of the five-millionth Jeep Wrangler, a 2023 Jeep Wrangler 4xe Rubicon 20th Anniversary Edition in Earl exterior paint, which was bought by a customer in Camden, New Jersey, in the United States of America. View more
2023-09-07Correspondent Speeding is a prevalent traffic violation that leads to a significant number of accidents, injuries, and fatalities in Windhoek each year. As law enforcement, our primary goal is to ensure public safety and promote responsible driving behavior particularly on City roads. View more
2023-09-07Staff Reporter The latest Range Rover Velar is a pure expression of modern luxury, featuring the new technology, trademark Range Rover refinement and a dramatic, clean and reductive new design. View more
2023-09-07Staff Reporter In an effort to enhance member education, the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has produced its first-ever animated educational series, titled ‘Get it right with GIPF’. View more
2023-09-07Staff Reporter Bank Windhoek and the Capricorn Foundation have announced a contribution of N$1 million to the Namibia Training Authority (NTA) in support of the third National Skills Competition to be held in Ongwediva from Monday, 25 September to Saturday, 30 September 2023. View more
2023-09-07Staff Reporter The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has announced its first-ever oil and gas seminar, scheduled to take place on 11 and 12 September 2023 at the Namibia University of Science & Technology (Nust). View more
2023-09-07Paheja Siririka After being diagnosed with tuberculosis in South Africa, Karen Husselman was briefly admitted there but insisted on being brought back home to a familiar territory that later became a depressing environment, as people started being scared of her. View more
2023-09-07John Muyamba Rundu mayor Gabriel Kanyanga wants the law changed for road-user levies to be paid to local authorities instead of the Road Fund Administration (RFA). View more
2023-09-07Correspondent Being taught under the trees is now a thing of the past for the San Community at Likwaterera in the Kavango East region after they received an early childhood development centre, valued at more than N$6 million, last month. View more
2023-09-07Correspondent The City of Windhoek council has approved the identification of seven houses in the Khomasdal and Katutura residential areas that were built in 1960 as heritage sites from the apartheid era. View more
2023-09-07Steven Klukowski It is imperative that parents are actively involved in their children’s upbringing, education, and path toward becoming model citizens. View more
2023-09-07Steven Klukowski Bethanie-based Aloysius Colman started his backyard garden two years ago to grow carrots, beetroot and cabbage – but due to the hard soil and high salt content in the soil, it did not bear any fruit. View more
2023-09-07Festus Hamalwa The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) described its participation at the just-concluded Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) as a resounding success. View more
2023-09-07Steven Klukowski Swapo vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the //Kharas region has huge economic potential, pointing to mines and new industries, such as green hydrogen, oil and gas. View more
2023-09-07Pricilla Mukokobi Fed up with no concrete responses from City fathers, a large group of Katutura residents for the umpteenth time took to the streets yesterday to air their frustrations with high utility debts and the municipality’s use of Red Force to collect debt. View more
2023-09-07Correspondent Leader of the Batswana Ba Namibia in Aminuis in the Omaheke region, Andrew Mongwaketsi Kgosiemang says his people need more land as the tribe is growing. View more
2023-09-07Otniel Hembapu The third day of the annual Okakarara trade fair was marked by an increased attendance from the general public and smooth flow of business activities for most exhibitors, especially the food and agriculture stalls. View more
2023-09-07Correspondent The Hockey School of Excellence says over 1360 Namibian children (both girls and boys) under the age of 11 are currently playing the game in all 14 regions under the Standard Bank Junior Hockey Initiative that was launched in September 2021. View more
2023-09-07Albertina Nakale Local maize producers in the Zambezi region have vowed to fight to recover N$700 000 owed to them by a local milling company by any means necessary. View more
2023-09-07Paheja Siririka Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says the government has set aside N$892 million to, among others, arrest food insecurity in the country and address drought-related issues, coupled with malnutrition. View more
2023-09-07Eveline de Klerk In a step towards enhancing the quality of life in rural constituencies, the Erongo Regional Council has allocated over N$900 000 to address sanitation challenges in the region. View more
2023-09-06Taimi Haihambo Oshakati Primary School oya li neyandjo lomapapa oshivike sha dja ko omo ovahongwa va koya po600 va li va mona omapapa. View more
2023-09-06Staff Reporter The Old Mutual Foundation on Monday launched the Little Green Ambassadors project, aimed at empowering the younger generation to become heroes for the planet and champions of environmental sustainability. View more
2023-09-06Paheja Siririka Swakopmund lifeguard Jonas Sheyavali’s ultimate dream is to provide a proactive platform for young people to develop their swimming skills and play his civic duty by contributing to the reduction of drowning cases in the country, a worrisome tragedy that can be avoided. View more
2023-09-06Correspondent The community and learners of Ioma combined school have re-committed themselves to delivering better performances and results with eLearning being introduced at their school. View more
2023-09-06Max Heinrich Kevin Makwara grew a passion for metal sculpting at the age of 14 after seeing his big brothers create different kinds of metal decorations for gardens and house walls. View more
2023-09-06John Muyamba Mukwe constituency youth Aron Mundanya is extending a helping hand to the needy members of his community in the Kavango East. View more
2023-09-06Paheja Siririka New Elementary Namibia is passionately working towards holistically raising the standard of community-based early childhood development centres in informal settlements. View more
2023-09-06Staff Reporter Trustco Group Holdings Limited, the owner of Trustco Bank Limited, yesterday issued a scathing attack on the central bank and its governor, Johannes !Gawaxab. View more
2023-09-06Maihapa Ndjavera The Stampriet Aquifer Uranium Mining Association (SAUMA) remains adamant that a proposed uranium extraction method in the Omaheke region by a Russian mining company poses a genuine threat to underground water supplies. View more
2023-09-06Correspondent The concern with the employment problem in Africa is based on the complete erosion of the belief that economic growth and welfare are positively related and, therefore, that the maximisation of growth is also the maximisation of welfare. View more
2023-09-06Correspondent Amateur boxer Tryagain Ndevelo will be leading the Namibian team to the Senegalese capital, Dakar, where they aim to earn slots for the 2024 Paris Olympic Games. View more
2023-09-06Staff Reporter The 2023 Nedbank for Good Series saw a total of 180 golfers participate in over three rounds of golf events held on 19 August, 26 August and 2 September in Walvis Bay, Swakopmund, and Henties Bay. View more
2023-09-06Correspondent The office of the Otjozondjupa governor will host a two-day regional governor’s tournament at Okahandja’s Nau-Aib Sports Stadium this coming weekend. View more
2023-09-06Correspondent Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin says there are so many positives to take from the match despite losing 5-4 on penalties to Zimbabwe in a match that formed part of activities for the inauguration of the Zimbabwean head of state, Emmerson Mnangagwa. View more
2023-09-06Maihapa Ndjavera Artificial Intelligence (AI) can be used as a tool to increase productivity and efficiency, particularly in Namibia where State-Owned Enterprises (SOEs) and public service in general are perceived as both inefficient and unproductive. View more
2023-09-06Nuusita Ashipala The parliamentary standing committee on information communication is imploring the implementation of digital health passports in the hospitals. View more
2023-09-06Correspondent The Namibian Police’s spokesperson in the Oshikoto region, Ellen Nehale, has advised livestock owners in the region to be vigilant at all times and count their animals on a daily basis. View more
2023-09-06Correspondent Namibia Wildlife Resorts on Tuesday announced its readiness to host local and international exhibitors at the Standard Bank Biomass Fair 2023, set to be held at Gross Barmen Resort from 7 to 9 September. View more
2023-09-06Roland Routh B1 City fraud suspects Kelly Nghixulifa, Anna Ndoroma and Hafeni Nghinamwaami suffered mixed fortunes yesterday morning when they were discharged on some of the charges and put on their defence on others they face in the Windhoek High Court. View more
2023-09-06Pricilla Mukokobi NamPower, in collaboration with Maurel & Prom, contributed N$1.6 million to the St. Barnabas Primary School for the construction of a much-needed school hall. View more
2023-09-06Correspondent The Korean government donated three vehicles under the Small-Scale Grant Programme, valued at over N$2 million, on Monday. View more
2023-09-06Correspondent Namibia has exported goods valued at N$8.3 billion and imported N$11.9 billion worth of goods, resulting in the country’s trade deficit of N$3.7 billion in July 2023. View more
2023-09-06Aletta Shikololo While youth wings have long been seen as incubators for future party leadership, commentators have cast doubt on their effectiveness, accusing them of being dormant and not effectively representing the interests of young people. View more
2023-09-06Edward Mumbuu With the National Assembly (NA) resuming business yesterday, political parties have given a glimpse of what Namibians can expect in what appears to be another interesting parliamentary session. View more
2023-09-06Eveline de Klerk The perception that the government is currently allowing fishing in the 200m isobath is misplaced, as it is only an experiment being carried out by two companies in collaboration with the government. View more
2023-09-06Correspondent Land grabbing remains one of the major challenges at Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa region, the town’s mayor Asnath Jazukuka has said. View more
2023-09-06Maria Sheya Despite failing to satisfy requirements for a protective cost order, Affirmative Repositioning movement leader Job Amupanda has been asked to provide detailed information about his financial standing for the High Court to properly assess the matter. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Namibia is one of the driest countries in Africa. It is home to the world’s oldest desert, the Namib, as well as the Kalahari Desert, whose name derives from the Tswana word for ‘great thirst’. View more
2023-09-05Otniel Hembapu It gives me great pleasure to write my first column as the new coordinator of AgriToday, New Era’s premium agricultural section where we discuss, share, and unpack all things agriculture. View more
2023-09-05Otniel Hembapu Commercial and communal farmers from various parts of the country, who came to showcase their animals and different products at the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair, all hailed the impact and importance of the annual show. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent As transformation in any social setting is enabled by “learning, unlearning, and re-learning”, modern culture is sustained by more advancements and developments which makes people to buy, sell, communicate from one place. View more
2023-09-05Staff Reporter The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office in Namibia convened a dialogue with the private sector to promote inclusive and sustainable development in Namibia and foster partnerships between the private sector and government. View more
2023-09-05Staff Reporter Significant under-recoveries in the domestic fuel distribution sector is one of the main reasons for the increase in local fuel prices. View more
2023-09-05Staff Reporter The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) initiated an investigation on 10 August 2023 against Windhoek Show Society (WSS) and Just Fun Amusements CC. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Everyone has some degree of contact with mental illness in their lifetimes, either directly or indirectly through friends or family. According to the World Health Organisation, one in eight people, or 970 million people in 2019 were living with a mental disorder View more
2023-09-05Correspondent In the heart of Namibia, our cherished African jewel, we find ourselves immersed in the splendour of boundless landscapes, breathing the pristine air of untamed wilderness, and marvelling at nature’s timeless wonders. View more
2023-09-05Eveline de Klerk The Walvis Bay council, despite objections, allocated N$400 000 to enable their employees to participate in the Southern Africa Inter Municipal (Saimsa) games. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent The Elephant population remains stable in conservation areas in southern African countries, according to a research report. View more
2023-09-05Staff Reporter Aschool management and analytics software for improved learning and teaching experience is offering Namibian schools a chance to participate in a pilot project, with all expenses covered by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the EstDev project. View more
2023-09-05Paheja Siririka Sierra Leone’s first lady, Fatima Maada Bio has praised the #BeFree Youth Campus in Katutura, reassuring attendees that she will replicate the initiative in her home country for the benefit of the youth. View more
2023-09-05Victoria Immanuel Shipi FM radio presenter Gustav Sheehama was last week dismissed after requesting for improved working conditions. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent President Hage Geingob has extended a message of condolences to the wife, children and the entire family of former ambassador to Nordic countries, Hadino Hishongwa, who died on Friday, aged 80. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Bethanie Village Council chairperson Diederik Frederick says the lack of administrators in key positions hinders the smooth delivery of services to the village’s inhabitants. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Energy minister Tom Alweendo has said Namibia and other developing nations should retain the right to exploit fossil fuel resources, despite ongoing global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. View more
2023-09-05Eveline de Klerk Water relief is in sight for residents in the Ozondati and Omatjete areas in the Daures Constituency, as the installation of the water pipeline is due for completion early next year. View more
2023-09-05Aletta Shikololo Employees of Parishi Diamond, an Indian-owned diamond polishing company, are accusing the company of various grievances, including exploitation, unfair treatment, ritual practices and low wages. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa says there will be no extraordinary congress, confirming that party vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is their sole and authentic presidential candidate for the 2024 election. View more
2023-09-05Festus Hamalwa Ohangwena regional council chairperson Erickson Ndawanifa has expressed disappointment in the safety ministry’s purported lack of consultation with the regional leadership. View more
2023-09-05Max Heinrich A 28-year-old Namibian female was arrested last Friday after allegedly attacking her biological mother with a panga, a weekend crime report shows. View more
2023-09-05Paheja Siririka Dundee Precious Metals has donated two e-bikes to enable community healthcare workers in Tsumkwe to efficiently reach more areas. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Opolisi moUganda mOsoondaha oya ti oya manga po omulumentu gwoomvula 28 a li ta yi mongeleka moshilandopangelo Kampala a homata iitopitha sho a li a pangele oku ka ponokela moka. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Israel okwa hala okukutha oonkatu dha kindja, mwa kwatelwa okulaleka Aaeritrea mboka ya li moshikumungu shiikolokosha moTel Aviv mOlyomakaya. Aantu ye thike po170 oya li ya lemanene miikolokosha ya li pokati kAaeritrea nopolisi yaIsrael, Aaritrea mboka otaya yambidhidha oongundu dhopolitika dha yooloka dhokoshilongo shawo. View more
2023-09-05Festus Hamalwa ansela woshikandjohoololo shaMulonga Erickson Ndawanifa okwa ti ovakwashiwana moshikandjohoololo shaye ohava ende oshinano shile tava ka konga omayakulo opolifi molwaashi mOmulonga kamu na oshitaashi shopolifi. View more
2023-09-05Paheja Siririka Sîsengu tsî !Nari!oabadi Ministeri, John Mutorwab ge ge mî, ge ǂoa ge wekheb !nâ ǀAeǁgams di beros Trans-Kalaharib sîsenxasigu beros dis tawa ge mî, nēti ī berosa nēpa ǁkhowa-ams di ǂâibasens, ǂharuguba !khōdana tsî omkhâisens ǂnamipe a ǀaweǁguisa daoǁgaua sîsenǂuis ai !ammâihe hâsa, !gōsase Namibiab, Botswanab tsî Suid-Afrikab !aroma. View more
2023-09-04Victoria Immanuel Oradio yOshipi FM, Etine lyoshiwike shika oya li yu uhala ya mwena okuza uusiku wEtitatu sho aanilonga yoradio ya li ya tula mo ekanka lyopambili onguukwanankali molwomuniilonga pamwe nayo Gustav Sheehama ngoka a tidhwa miilonga pwaa na etompelo. View more
2023-09-04Victoria Kaapanda Aafuthi oyendji otaya lopotwa ye li kOnawa, sho aantu oyendji ya li ya tembudhilwa ko okuza komalukanda ga yooloka mOshakati. View more
2023-09-04Max Heinrich Omunangeshefa umwe okwa ti yee mongeshefa okwa kala mo okudja mo2018 eshi e ya po nongeshefa yaye yokuninga oinima yaye mwene okudilila moushitwe. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent Yene ilil Mubakweli Likwambuyu wa Misebezi ni Linzila James Sankwasa ukupile baituti kwasikolo sa Sikosinyana, bukaufi ni Katima Mulilo kucinca mikwa yabona haiba inge babata kueza hande mwa lituto zabona. View more
2023-09-04Roland Routh Muuna yana pila mwakomponi ya Macaravani ya Upa mwa Katima Mulilo, natomezwi lilimo zemashumi amalalu viki yefelile Labutanu, ki Muatuli wa Khuta yepahami Petrus Damaseb, kwa kuina kwa Khuta Yepahami swalelele mwa Katima Mulilo. View more
2023-09-04Staff Reporter Oryx Properties has announced notable improvements in its operational metrics for the year ended 30 June 2023. This includes rental reversions increasing to 3.7% (2022: -7.3%) and debtors’ collections improving to 101% (2022: 96%). View more
2023-09-04Staff Reporter The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) Board of Directors signed performance and governance agreements on 29 August 2023 with information and communication technology minister Peya Mushelenga. View more
2023-09-04Edgar Brandt The construction of the 1 500km Trans-Kalahari railway line is scheduled to commence in January 2025. This is according to transport officials from Namibia and Botswana, who met last week for a special joint ministerial committee (JMC) meeting on the project. View more
2023-09-04Maihapa Ndjavera Debmarine Namibia, the company operating one of world’s largest state-of-the-art diamond recovery vessels the Benguela Gem, is recording a massive upsurge in diamond production, which in turn is leading to higher revenue- generation. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent The youth constitute the largest population in the world, about 1.8 billion. The greatest percentage of these youth is found in developing countries where they constitute the greater proportion of the population. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent Malian forward Salif Keita, the winner of the first African Footballer of the Year award in 1970 and one of the continent’s sporting legends, died in Bamako on Saturday at the age of 76, the country’s football federation said. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent Trustco United snatched victory from the jaws of defeat after scoring a penalty with the last kick of the game to win 30-29 over FNB Wanderers in the 2023 Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Premier League at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent Khomas Nampol emerged victorious after beating Ongos FC 4-3 on penalties following a one-all draw in regulation time in a pre-season tournament that took place on Saturday. View more
2023-09-04Maurice Kambukwe Top boxers Charles Shinima and John John Ndjolonimus lived up to their promises as they successfully defended their titles on Friday night. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent Swapo Party vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said corruption obstructs the allocation of resources for public service delivery and could have serious consequences, like governments being overthrown. View more
2023-09-04Roland Routh Two inmates at the Hardap Correctional Facility are suing the security minister, police inspector general and two officers for N$1.1 million over their dignity which was allegedly trampled on. View more
2023-09-04Staff Reporter In a grand celebration of Malaysia’s 66th Independence Day on Wednesday, Acting High Commissioner Dato Dr. Mohamad Rameez Yahaya welcomed dignitaries, diplomats and friends of Malaysia at the High Commission of Malaysia in Windhoek. View more
2023-09-04Eveline de Klerk Plans are underway to formalise and register local taxis and tour operators at the coast with the local traffic regulators as well as the Namibian Tourism Board to operate in an orderly manner when dealing with tourists arriving via cruise ships. View more
2023-09-04Maria Sheya An attempt by three of the alleged Fishrot kingpins to get High Court Acting Judge Jacobus Miller removed as presiding officer in the upcoming trial fell flat on Friday. View more
2023-09-04Roland Routh High Court Judge David Munsu on Friday postponed the bail hearing of former fisheries minister Bernardt Esau and Fishrot minnow Nigel van Wyk to 9 October for a status hearing on the availability of the transcribed record. View more
2023-09-04Edward Mumbuu With about N$12 million already spent by the National Assembly’s parliamentary committees on travelling, only a paltry N$3 million remains for the current financial year. View more
2023-09-04Maihapa Ndjavera The owner of international food-processing company Tönnies Holding ApS & Co plans to open a company in Namibia specialising in the slaughtering, butchering, processing and refining of pork and beef. View more
2023-09-04Edward Mumbuu South Africa’s electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is alive to weaponisation of the country’s energy crisis against the ruling African National Congress. View more
2023-09-04Paheja Siririka Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa has said the erection of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat offices in Windhoek aims to facilitate trade and propel the development agendas of Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. View more
2023-09-04Maria Sheya As Trustco Bank fights to keep its doors open, the regulator, Bank of Namibia (BoN) is adamant that the suspension was necessary in safeguarding the country’s financial system. View more
2023-09-01Victoria Kaapanda Oradio yOshipi FM, Etine lyoshiwike shika oya li yu uhala ya mwena okuza uusiku wEtitatu sho aanilonga yoradio ya li ya tula mo ekanka lyopambili onguukwanankali molwomuniilonga pamwe nayo Gustav Sheehama ngoka a tidhwa miilonga pwaa na etompelo. View more
2023-09-01Victoria Immanuel Aafuthi oyendji otaya lopotwa ye li kOnawa, sho aantu oyendji ya li ya tembudhilwa ko okuza komalukanda ga yooloka mOshakati. View more
2023-09-01Max Heinrich Omunangeshefa umwe okwa ti yee mongeshefa okwa kala mo okudja mo2018 eshi e ya po nongeshefa yaye yokuninga oinima yaye mwene okudilila moushitwe. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Orukondwa rwa Maheke oro ndu kara aru tjiukirwa koviṋenge oviwa tjimwe tjavyo tji tjiri kutja Ehi rOzongombe. Nungwari okapapu ketu otji keyendayenda nambano nai rwa utu okuyenda ama ru toora omaṋi omengi pekepeke koruseinina kutja aru ha rire orukondwa omundu ndu mo kara nonyuṋe poo omutongatima naro. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Onongo motjitamba tjoporotika nawina omutjange kuye omuini ngwa katuwa pehi, Vitura Kavari ma tja Samuel Maharero rutenga otjiraisiro notjihorera tjomitima vya Afrika engaruvyo mu ri ha tuurunga okurwisa ohuurire; View more
2023-09-01Strauss Lunyangwe This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness in May was ‘More than Enough’. It is against this background that Liezel Ndjaronguru and her team are embarking on hosting the first-ever HeLeads summit in October. View more
2023-09-01NSK Remember what I said last week? In the famous words of, well, literally everyone, there is my truth, your truth and the actual truth. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent In Tee Ngugi’s short story, Martha’s Garden, published in Issue Nine of the St Petersburg Review, the tragic eponymous heroine sings a haunting song under the moonlight, against the backdrop of a swishing and slapping sea. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the soft embrace of twilight, the essence of leadership takes on a profound emotional hue in the heart of a tranquil village. Within the sanctuary of a close-knit community, leadership transcends the conventional, becoming a beautiful design woven with threads of empathy, understanding, and unity. View more
2023-09-01Max Heinrich Lavinia Navayole Simon (31) embarked on a journey in 2018 to establish her business of selling homemade hot chilli sauce. View more
2023-09-01Paheja Siririka First Lady Monica Geingos says the line-up for the #BeFree Concert happening today is intentional to allow industry creatives to be part of the process of the #BeFree youth campus because they are influential in the communities they live in. View more
2023-09-01Edgar Brandt Vulnerable groups in southern Africa, such as the youth and women, must benefit from economic opportunities that arise from the Trans-Kalahari Corridor (TCK). View more
2023-09-01Staff Reporter The Development Bank of Namibian (DBN) and KfW Development Bank signed the second concessional loan of around N$600 million (translating to €30 million) on 30 August 2023. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Education remains a primary priority in Namibia and, therefore, a large portion of public expenditure since the beginning of the last decade has been allocated to education. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent In the 21st century, leadership has become an important element, capable of responding to the complexities of globalisation and technological advancement. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Last week marked a milestone for the Bank of Namibia as we embarked on a journey of unprecedented transparency, connectivity and education. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent The adoption of Agenda 2063 during the African Union Summit in January 2015 marked a pivotal moment in African development by offering a visionary path for the next 50 years. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent In the words of the former editor of The Namibian, Gwen Lister, “Unless Namibia starts reading, we cannot make progress”. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent For many young people, using alcohol/drugs or other substances like cigarettes is just part of growing up. Many of them try these substances only a few times and stop, while others continue to use them regularly. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Before lightning strikes, it gives no warning. The same can be said about a coup d’etat or military takeover of a state. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Africa’s highest ranked football clubs will compete in the exciting new ‘Super’ competition, the Inaugural African Football League (AFL), which is designed to showcase the best of African clubs football and provide football fans in Africa and around the world with the opportunity to see and enjoy the very best of the beautiful game on the continent. View more
2023-09-01Carlos Kambaekwa Well, many might only come to know Rolf ‘Ertjies’ Erdmannsky as the no-nonsense football referee during the amalgamation of mixed-race football in apartheid South West Africa (SWA) in 1977. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent A horse racing event aimed at raising funds for the Mphe Thuto Primary School will be held at Tsjaka Turf Club tomorrow in the Omaheke region. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Former Namibia Basketball Federation president Andrew Masongo has expressed excitement over his election to the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) board for a period of two years, stating that he looks forward to serving the basketball community. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent All is set for the 2023 Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) semi-final playoffs, which kicks off tonight at the University of Namibia (Unam) Gymnasium (Gym) Hall with the men’s Premier League kicking off Game 1 of the playoff series. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Access to information is not only a human right but an essential tool that empowers citizens to demand accountability from governments, participate in public life and fight corruption through knowledge. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent On 2 November 2014 at Windhoek, the parties entered into a written agreement in terms of which the respondent (Grand Trading) had to ensure that the appellant’s bid for a tender issued in respect of the upgrading of a district road from Oshakati to Ongenga was fully compliant. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent The government of Namibia has condemned the coup d’état in Gabon toppling the democratically-elected government, and the detention of president Ali Bongo Ondimba and his family on 30 August 2023. View more
2023-09-01Aletta Shikololo The suspension of the Engineering Council of Namibia’s registrar has unveiled a raft of allegations of impropriety about the embattled official, as well as how the institution is managed. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Former Works and Transport Deputy Minister James Sankwasa has called on learners at Sikosinyana Senior Secondary School near Katima Mulilo to change their attitude towards their teachers and fellow learners in order for their dreams to be realised. View more
2023-09-01Aletta Shikololo The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that between July and September this year, approximately 579 000 people in Namibia are estimated to be facing high levels of acute food insecurity and requiring urgent humanitarian assistance. View more
2023-09-01John Muyamba The ministry of agriculture has handed over the Rundu abattoir to Meatco for operations. The facility, under construction since 2014, cost taxpayers N$170 million. View more
2023-09-01Otniel Hembapu Organisers of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair, which officially starts on Monday and ends next Sunday, has promised to make this year’s edition an enticing and empowering platform for all small and big businesses. View more
2023-09-01Maria Sheya Lawyers representing National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi and Landless People’s Movement leaders Bernadus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb went head-to-head on Wednesday in a constitutionality challenge culminating from the infamous 2021 State of the Nation Address. View more
2023-09-01Roland Routh Windhoek High Court Judge Boas Usiku will deliver his ruling on an application by former minister of justice Sakeus Shanghala, his friend and business partner James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo for consent to lodge an application to challenge acting Judge Kobus Miller’s appointment as acting judge because of his advanced age. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter In an exciting development that promises to catalyse economic growth and bolster regional connectivity, De Beers Marine (Debmarine Namibia) has achieved a significant milestone in the aviation sector by securing their inaugural Air Navigation Services Certificate. View more
2023-08-31Maihapa Ndjavera The In Situ Leach (ISL) mining method can be defined as the extraction of uranium from the host sandstone by chemical solutions, and the recovery of uranium at the surface. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter Bannerman Energy, an Australian-listed uranium development company, has commenced Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) work for its Etango Uranium Project. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) anticipates benefiting from oil finds within Namibian borders due to its average 10% stake in petroleum exploration licences issued. View more
2023-08-31Edgar Brandt Osino Resources, the Canadian mining company exploring for gold in the Karibib area since 2017, recently announced the detection of significant gold deposits at its Eureka greenfields exploration. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter Trigon Metals Inc recently announced it has placed an order with Epiroc South Africa (Pty) Ltd to purchase underground mining equipment to the value of US$8 933 261. View more
2023-08-31Steven Klukowski Namdeb’s chief operations officer (COO) Jurgen Jacob believes government’s decision to give Namdeb a royalty remission from 10% to 5% is a win-win situation. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter The 5 MW solar plant developed for Orano Mining Namibia, envisaged to supply part of the power required for the Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP), reached an important milestone when groundworks at the Trekkopje site commenced recently. View more
2023-08-31Correspondent Namibia has a real potential to effectively address the triple social ills of unemployment, poverty and inequality, depending on how we decide to deal with recent opportunities in the mining sector. View more
2023-08-31Taimi Haihambo Omauliko opaipindi oo a li a tangenekwa okutameka mo 28 Aguste 2023 e na sha nomanengeshefelo opedu nao osho a tameke. View more
2023-08-31Festus Hamalwa Petrus Nangolo a shivika nawa Makity okwa tota po endiki lokuyambidia ovanhu ve na oulema momukunda Ontana moshikandjohoololo shaKankolo. View more
2023-08-31Correspondent Frimn January to August 2023, the Windhoek City Police recorded 226 pedestrian accidents. During August alone, specifically between 6 and 13 August 2023, two minors were killed by motor vehicles. View more
2023-08-31Correspondent Cuban first lady Lis Cuesta Peraza (green dress) during her recent visit to the adolescent-friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) clinic that is opening tomorrow at the Katutura Youth Complex. View more
2023-08-31Paheja Siririka About 40% of locals are overweight, while 20% are obese, with these rough estimates attributed to the lack of a balanced diet – or in many instances, overindulgence of food, the Nutrition and Security Food Alliance of Namibia has said. View more
2023-08-31Correspondent I believe the first role of coaching is to guide the players and enable them to deliver the best possible results according to their abilities. The role has become more complex and is broader now; we deal with issues off the pitch that influence the players’ performance on the pitch. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter The 2023 Capricorn Group Schools National Netball League finals took place in Windhoek at the Windhoek Gymnasium Private School netball courts this past weekend, where Windhoek High School emerged as the under-19 winners, following a 29-27 victory over A. Shipena Secondary School in an exciting encounter. View more
2023-08-31Maurice Kambukwe The Namibia Amateur Boxing Association has denied any allegations of nepotism surrounding their selection of the four boxers who will represent Namibia at the upcoming African Boxing Championship qualifiers in Dakar, Senegal in September. View more
2023-08-31Maihapa Ndjavera Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday urged Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) staff not to be tempted with dishonesty simply because of the precious commodity they handle. View more
2023-08-31Edgar Brandt A cable repair ship was scheduled to arrive yesterday at the site where the West African Cable System (WACS) was damaged somewhere off the coast between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon. View more
2023-08-31Aletta Shikololo As the 2024 elections draw closer, the Swapo-led government finds itself stuck between a rock and hard place, to either submit to veterans’ demands or risk suffering at the polls. View more
2023-08-31Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob has encouraged government ministries to work faster on the implementation modalities to accelerate the realisation of beneficiation of Namibia’s minerals for a sustainable economic and social development. View more
2023-08-31John Muyamba Kavango East residents are pushing for the amendment of laws and policies governing wildlife, with human life and protection at the centre of this revolution. View more
2023-08-31Paheja Siririka The World Health Organisation’s director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended the Namibian government for the way it handled the Covid-19 pandemic. View more
2023-08-31Edward Mumbuu An employee, accused of stealing at least N$2 million from the Namibia College of Open Learning, has resigned while still under investigation, a statement issued by the institution reveals. View more
2023-08-31Correspondent Two people died in an accident involving a government vehicle about 10 kilometres outside Tsumeb towards Otavi on the B1 road on Wednesday. View more
2023-08-31Roland Routh Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Philanda Christiaan on Monday reserved her judgment on an application by the prosecutor general to join the trials involving three Zimbabwean nationals accused of murder. She will give her ruling on 18 September. View more
2023-08-31Festus Hamalwa Disheartened over alleged rejection by his girlfriend, a 24-year-old man reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself over the weekend. View more
2023-08-31Max Heinrich Local entrepreneur and business owner Johanna Nghidinua became self-employed in 2018 when she decided to open up her local manufacturing business. View more
2023-08-30Festus Hamalwa Julia Heita naMaria Hamutenya ova yambidida ovanafikola 50 hava fikola pOshimwaku Combined School, i li moshitukulwa shaHangwena, noikwafifo ya yooloka. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent It is part of life’s natural cycle for things to change. Events such as unemployment, economic changes/inflation and a change in family structures may cause a situation of finding ourselves less prosperous or having less access to resources than we previously had. View more
2023-08-30Paheja Siririka Outjo Secondary School principal Usko Shivute has pleaded for the participation of the community, especially parents, in the education process of the young and contributing to their development. View more
2023-08-30Paheja Siririka Ester Silas’ persistence in competing finally paid off when she was crowned the 2023 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off winner in Ongwediva this past weekend. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent In a world that sometimes feels like it is spinning out of control, there are individuals who stand as beacons of hope and courage. View more
2023-08-30Staff Reporter Airlink yesterday resumed cargo operations at Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), following what it termed “constructive discussions” with Paragon Aviation Services, the international airport’s new ground handler. View more
2023-08-30Maihapa Ndjavera In its preliminary findings, the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) yesterday pronounced itself on the proposed acquisition of Kansai Plascon Africa (KPAL) and Kansai Plascon East Africa (KPEA) by AkzoNobel. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent For many, the image of a farmer tending his or her crops and cattle, with a backdrop of rolling fields and a weathered but sturdy barn in the distance, is still what comes to mind when considering a question that is not asked nearly as often as it should be: View more
2023-08-30Correspondent In a country faced with numerous challenges, such as unemployment, poverty and limited access to quality education, the BeFree youth campus emerges as a beacon of hope and opportunity for the young population of Namibia. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent Namibia’s track and field athlete, Chenault Lionel Coetzee, states that participating in the recently concluded World Athletics Championship was a dream fulfilled and an opportunity he will never forget. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent The Oshana Village Based Football League (OVBFL) on Saturday held its annual award ceremony for third-division teams on Saturday to celebrate and show appreciation for their accomplishments. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent Veteran former Cheetahs and Bayonne hooker Torsten van Jaarsveld is set for his third World Cup in Namibian colours after coach Allister Coetzee called up the veteran hooker for another shot at a first-ever win in the tournament. View more
2023-08-30Maurice Kambukwe World Boxing Organisation Africa (WBO) Welterweight Champion Shinima has sent a stern warning to his Tanzanian opponent, Idd Pialari, saying he will not last during their fight on Friday. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent Newly promoted Botswana Premier League team Matebele FC arrived in Namibia yesterday morning for a six-day training camp, where they are expected to play several preparatory matches against local premier league teams as they look forward to life in the Botswana Premier League. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent Driven by passion and love for children, Lisa Orlam from Rehoboth decided to open a kindergarten to care for children and educate them. View more
2023-08-30Steven Klukowski Despite successive national land indabas to address Namibia’s land question, the greater majority of the Nama population remains landless. View more
2023-08-30Edward Mumbuu There are concerns about frequent and excessive travelling by National Council officials and MPs over the past year, a trend that appears to have continued in the current one. View more
2023-08-30Max Heinrich Five northern regions – Oshana, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, Omusati and Kunene north – owe the taxman a cumulative N$9.3 billion, the Namibia Revenue Agency revealed. View more
2023-08-30Maria Sheya Namibia University of Science and Technology’s chief legal brain Joshua Kaumbi has withdrawn a suit against his employer wherein he challenged his suspension. View more
2023-08-30Eveline de Klerk The coastal tourism sector is urging the ministry of home affairs to deploy more officials or explore the possibility of exempting tourists arriving on cruise ships from face-to-face or physical inspections. View more
2023-08-30Festus Hamalwa Social welfare minister Doreen Sioka has unequivocally condemned the appalling child abuse incident that took place in Gobabis in the Omaheke region last month. View more
2023-08-30Eveline de Klerk Erongo governor Neville Andre has said there is a need for Namibians to follow an open and inclusive policy-making process. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent A renowned businessman in Kavango West region, Winnie Metzeger of Metzeger Drilling, who is also the current operator at the Musese Green Scheme, fulfilled his corporate social responsibility by donating 4 000 bags of maize meal to Kavango West Regional Council on Monday. View more
2023-08-30Victoria Immanuel The Ondangwa Town Council officially commissioned a water tower with a capacity of 540 cubic metres on the ground and 240 cubic metres on the elevated portion on Thursday. View more
2023-08-30Roland Routh The Ministry of Health and Social Services has agreed to pay a grieving mother N$500 000 in damages for the death of her daughter. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent A 39-year-old man allegedly stole seven goats, worth N$7 000, from his employer at Okandombo village in the Oshikoto region. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has revealed that Namibia spends N$200 million on youth development policies per annum. View more
2023-08-29Festus Hamalwa David Luqmaan weedula 28 okwe lifutila mo modolongo noshimaliwa N$4 000 konima eshi kwa li a kwatwa po a hangika nomandini omahooli e li 28. View more
2023-08-29Taimi Haihambo Ominista youhaku noukalinawa omundohotola Kalumbi Shangula okwa ti epangelo ola hala okutula onghalo yaavo ve li ko16 monghalo i li xwepo. View more
2023-08-29Pricilla Mukokobi Katuturas di ǁanǂgāsaben Komites ge ǁîn di ǀarasasiba !nubusib hîa mûhesa oresa ǀkhais dib ǂnamipe ge ǂoaxa-ū, ǁnāpan ge ǁîna !ā!khōmâi-aoba mâhâ surudeb ǂnamipe oresa hōs !aroma 19 ǂKhoesaob dis ai sari hâ is khao!gâ-i noxopa xū-i tsîna ī tamase. View more
2023-08-29Victoria Immanuel Dr Helena Ndumes ge a Namibia mûǀaedī-ao tsî hoa!nâ-aixase omaridi !nâ tsî !auga!hūsise ǁîs khoexa!nâ sîsenni !aroma a ǂansa. Dr Ndumes ge Namibiab National Blindness Prevention Proxramma !khōdana hâ tsî nēsis kōses ge ǁîs !nansa ǁaupexa 41 000 ǀae-aon di mûsa īǁkhā kai hâ, mûdi !hôadi !nâ-ū. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Namibiab ǂHanub ǁgui-aimaris ǂNûiǂgās (NamRA) ge ǂhanusise Opuwos !nâ ǁîs !oabade ǀhûhâsiba sī-ūbas ase berosa ǂoa ge wekheb Donertaxtsēs ai ge ǁkhowa-am tsî nēs !nâ-ū Khorixas di berosa ǂkhâ!nâ tsî ǁanǂgāsabena ǂâuǀoasasib !nâ ra !oaba ǂgao. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Meatco, through its corporate and social responsibility vehicle, the Meatco Foundation, officially handed over crush pens valued at N$1.1 million to the Eiseb Block community in the Omaheke region recently. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent After writing an article almost every Tuesday since July 2022, we have summarised the most critical takeaways for the sustainability of farming. View more
2023-08-29Charles Tjatindi Many times, I am confronted by the age-old question of whether there is really money in farming – and most importantly, whether one should quit a job to start farming. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent As we steadily approach the start of our rainy season, farmers across the country are in good spirits, awaiting much-anticipated showers. To this end, rainfall provides favourable conditions and positively affects agricultural activities. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent The Brahman breed scooped the top honours at the recent Okatumba Gate Agricultural Show at Eiseb Block in Omaheke region. View more
2023-08-29Charles Tjatindi Hikuama Kaputu, a part-time farmer in the Otjombinde area of the Omaheke region, shares a special relationship with the Simmentaler cattle breed. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Funeral insurance is a financial product designed to ease the burden of funeral costs for individuals and their families. View more
2023-08-29Staff Reporter As an emerging market, Namibia finds herself frequently competing directly and indirectly with other nations to capture the attention of investors, tourists and potential trading partners. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Africa has entered an era of great discomfort with governance. Elected democratic governments are under threat of something more unpleasant, namely military restlessness to remove elected leaders. View more
2023-08-29Staff Reporter Afrocat Lions redeemed themselves over the weekend after last week’s defeat when they overcame Tigers by a narrow 30-32 scoreline to collect maximum points on the road. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Brave Warriors fitness scientist Garren Smith says the team’s fitness levels will be crucial for the upcoming international friendly against South Africa and 2024 Chan qualifiers. View more
2023-08-29Maurice Kambukwe The head of State, Hage Geingob, officially sent off the men’s national rugby team, Welwitschias, yesterday to compete in the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. View more
2023-08-29Strauss Lunyangwe Log leaders Ramblers were held to a one-all draw by Hage Geingob Secondary School in their league match at the Trustco United Football Field recently. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Namibian long-distance runners Alina Armas and Tomas Reinhold struggled at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, finishing 49th and 54th, respectively, in their events on Sunday. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Former Brave Warriors coach Tom Saintfiet says Namibian football players are not “hungry enough”, compared to their West African counterparts. View more
2023-08-29John Muyamba Thieves have destroyed an electrical facility worth N$1 million and stolen along two complete electricity kiosks at Rundu when underground electrical cables were uprooted at the recently developed industrial area. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Stakeholders from various line ministries, local government and SOS villages in the Oshikoto and Oshana regions gathered in Tsumeb with the goal of developing and finalising strategies on the family strength. The three-day workshop took place on the 23-25 August 2023. View more
2023-08-29Max Heinrich Learners from various schools around Oshakati and Ongwediva, who flooded the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, expressed excitement about the popular event. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Verna Sinimbo officially opened the 22nd Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Sunday, saying trade fairs and expos offer businesses the opportunity to create networks and relationships that can ensure their survival. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent The Swakopmund Heritage and Culture Committee will host this year’s main Namibian Heritage Week celebrations from 18 to 24 September, with several activities lined up. View more
2023-08-29Paheja Siririka The National Disability Council of Namibia will hold a consultative meeting from today to 30 August 2023 at the MTC Dome Hotel in Swakopmund to deliberate on issues around the exclusivity of persons with disabilities in the country. View more
2023-08-29Maria Sheya A taxi driver who spent 10 years in police custody before the court ordered his release was awarded N$65 000 as compensation for his vehicle, which was in the police’s care during his stint in prison. View more
2023-08-29Paheja Siririka Hunger and poverty have pushed a destitute Ovatjimba family in Otjikojo, a village some 25km west of Okangwati in the Kunene region, into scavenging for goat skins to feed themselves. View more
2023-08-29Edward Mumbuu The University of Namibia is investigating Affirmative Repositioning movement head Job Amupanda, a lecturer at the university, over alleged misconduct. View more
2023-08-29Roland Routh A man from Macaravani East in the district of Katima Mulilo was sentenced to an effective 30 years in prison on Friday last week by High Court Judge President Petrus Damaseb at the Circuit Court in Katima Mulilo. View more
2023-08-29Roland Routh Windhoek-based lawyer Dirk Conradie and friend Sara Damases scored a minor victory in their long-running fraud and corruption trial in the Windhoek High Court on Thursday before Judge Thomas Masuku on Friday last week. View more
2023-08-28Festus Hamalwa Mubuleli wakeleke ya Pentekositi kwamunzi wa Onheilwa, Shalongo Haimbodi ukulubelwa kuli usweli kufumbela kukunupa baba munyaza. View more
2023-08-28Staff Reporter MultiChoice Namibia on Thursday released details of the completed films that were produced in close collaboration with the national broadcaster, NBC. View more
2023-08-28Staff Reporter After an arduous two-year period of negotiations and unresolved conflict, Hangana Abalone (Pty) Ltd and the Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) have come to a historic resolution. View more
2023-08-28Staff Reporter From the vibrant landscapes of northern Namibia to the scenic coast, the 2023 Old Mutual Sustainable Economic & Empowerment Drive (OM SEED 2.0) initiative has illuminated the country’s enterprising spirit. View more
2023-08-28Edgar Brandt The Namibia Ports Authority (NamPort) plans to invest an estimated N$2 billion during the next five years as it prepares for an anticipated energy boom comprising recent oil and gas discoveries and an ambitious green hydrogen initiative. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent Most of us wish our parents had been more understanding. We wish we had parents with whom we could simply share our emotions – parents who would always be available. Here are some suggestions for how to be the parent you wish you had. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent During my years as a mainstream journalist – from a rookie reporter in 2009 to the responsibility of manager of editorial services in 2019 – I have always girded my work ethic on seven basic principles of journalism in being true to my duties as a member of the Fourth Estate. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent The Welwitschias suffered a 30-43 defeat at the hands of South African franchise side the Vodacom Blue Bulls at the Vegkop Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday. View more
2023-08-28Maurice Kambukwe Debmarine Premiership Champions African Stars journey in the 2023/24 TotalEnergies Caf Champions League lasted for less than two weeks as they got knocked out in the preliminary round this past weekend. View more
2023-08-28Max Heinrich Oshikoto governor Penda ya Ndakolo has urged students of the Higher Ground Training College (HGTC) to study hard to become professional personnel they aspire to become in the future. View more
2023-08-28Steven Klukowski A delegation from the Southern African Nama Development Association (Sandeva) was recently in the //Kharas region to further streamline modalities of teaching the Nama language in schools in the Northern Cape Province. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent National Assembly Speaker Prof Peter Katjavivi has commended the outgoing Unicef country representative Rachel Odede for her unwavering support and dedication to Namibia. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa last week launched the Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) constitution, which was adopted by the party’s Seventh Ordinary Congress last year. View more
2023-08-28Eveline de Klerk Xinfeng Investment, the Chinese company that mines Lithium near Uis, has said the ongoing court case has had a negative impact on their operations, resulting in them not renewing the contracts of at least 20 workers. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) officially opened a new satellite office at Opuwo last Thursday to supplement the office in Khorixas in its quest to bring its services closer to the people. View more
2023-08-28Steven Klukowski Although bedridden as a result of wounds inflicted on her by the repugnant apartheid regime, Ida Jimmy-Haeiros (78) has not given up her political activism. View more
2023-08-28Loide Jason President Hage Geingob has expressed strong condemnation of the designation of Cuba as a ‘state sponsor of international terrorism’ by the United States government. View more
2023-08-28Loide Jason Namibia has become a beacon of peace and harmony that has illuminated the region and the world since gaining independence in 1990, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said. View more
2023-08-28Aletta Shikololo Prisons the world over are notorious for their endemic sexual abuse. Despite this, prisoner rape is not well-understood and does not receive the serious attention it warrants. View more
2023-08-28Festus Hamalwa Deputy trade minister Verna Sinimbo said Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair takes great pride in promoting sustainable development – not only for the present but also for the generations to come. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission on Saturday evening declared incumbent Emerson Mnangagwa as the winner of Zimbabwe’s hotly-contested election, amid accusations of various irregularities in the whole electoral system in Zimbabwe. View more
2023-08-25Festus Hamalwa Anna Shekudja ota hokolola ta ti ongeshefa yaye yokulandifa omatiti, omalilo, oimbale naikwao otai ende nawa pefimbo eli leehango di li metifa molwaashi paife ovanhu otava lande oilongomwa yOshiwambo. View more
2023-08-25Victoria Kaapanda Konima sho ooministambali dhiikwameni, etonatelo lyokoongamba negameno dhaNamibia naZambia dha li dha ningi oshigongi kombinga yoongamba pokati kiilongo mbika iyali, odha li dha tokola kutya oongamba dhokoKatima Mulilo otadhi kala tadhi longo ethimbo alihe View more
2023-08-25Taimi Haihambo Ombelelwa yoshikandjohoololo Eenhana oyo i li momukunda Onambutu oi li monghalo ya nyika ouhefi konima eshi ovanambelewa vati ve i hauluka. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Okuza no ku taara o Power Dynamos, nai ohona yotjimbere mo Zamibia, ovayandje voruvara ko Starlile nounepo wayo nganduu kounane nawina ovanyande oveni mave tja kaino’ matjayerero. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Tjimuna ozombura inḓo zarwe mbari nḓa yanda nondatu, o 1863 no 1923, o 2023 mai rire ombura yapeke mOuherero nOkouherero? Eepura nda ingana mOuherero nOumbanderu i ozondekurona zOtjiṱiro Otjindjandja tji maze zemburuka ozombura esere z o m a k o t o r e r o w o m a ṱ u p a wOmbara Samuel Maharero mo 1923 kOnamibia, okuza kOtjauana ku ya ri aya suvisiwa mOseroue otjirongo tjouvahara wOvabamagwato. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Ombongo ndja yende ozombura azehe nḓa o 60 moupupu na mouzeu wayo kai nokusokukara notjiṋa tji matji i uru tjinene mongamburiro. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent The cliché that disability is inability has clouded perceptions in Namibia for a long time, but a collective effort has arisen to challenge and combat the stigma surrounding disability issues. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent One of the most frequently asked questions in my Instagram Direct Messages (DMs) is “Ndapanda, how did you become a travel creator?” View more
2023-08-25Pricilla Mukokobi The Tilipatye Cultural Group is stepping up to the plate to save traditional practices from decline by promoting the significance of their culture through music and drama. View more
2023-08-25Frieda Mukufa Ladies, quickly gather here. Maybe it’s just me but I am always fighting my wax lady when she says that I can’t engage in sexual activities the day of getting my coochie waxed. View more
2023-08-25Staff Reporter IN THE heart of Namibia, an artist with a passion for preserving the rich and diverse culture of the country is making waves through music. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Renowned philosopher Thomas Hobbes once said the praises of ancient authors proceed not from the reverence of the dead, but from the mutual envy of the living. View more
2023-08-25Albertina Nakale Recognised war veteran, Bothman Sikute, born and bred in the Kanono area of the Zambezi region feels their sacrifices in and outside Namibia during the liberation struggle for independence have been forgotten by the government as they continue to suffer in poverty. View more
2023-08-25Taimi Haihambo After 33 years of independence, Eengodi one of the most remote constituencies in Oshikoto region that was once tormented by war, is finally enjoying the fruits that come with liberation. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent For 99-year-old Elizabeth Iilonga of Tsumeb, Heroes’ Day holds special significance as her four children and one grandchild selflessly dedicated their lives to Namibia’s liberation struggle. View more
2023-08-25Taimi Haihambo Online traders are thrilled at the opportunity of showcasing their wares at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair which started this morning. View more
2023-08-25Max Heinrich Hairstylists at the Ongwediva Open Market have expressed excitement at the start of the annual trade fair in their town. View more
2023-08-25Festus Hamalwa Oshana police chief Naftal Sakaria has said the safety of people during the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair remains their paramount priority. View more
2023-08-25Taimi Haihambo The managing director of People’s Network Car Rental company Tangi Sheekuli is excited about the support he is getting from people booking cars for the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. View more
2023-08-25Max Heinrich Several accommodation facilities within the vicinity of Ongwediva are fully booked for the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. View more
2023-08-25Victoria Kaapanda Many exhibitors who have stalls at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair are excited about the opportunity, with some already pleading with the Ongwediva Town Council to extend the number of days of the fair to at least two weeks. View more
2023-08-25Victoria Kaapanda The Ongwediva Trade Fair centre will again be a hive of activity when gates open this morning to let in thousands of visitors for the popular Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. View more
2023-08-25Paheja Siririka Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has condemned voices claiming there were no proper consultations conducted on the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill (NIPFB). She has described the proposed updated investment legislation as crucial to resuscitate an ailing economy. View more
2023-08-25Paheja Siririka Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, on Wednesday said the China-Namibia relationship is more than an ordinary one between developing countries because of the profound traditional friendship between the two nations. View more
2023-08-25Staff Reporter In an exciting development that promises to catalyse economic growth and bolster regional connectivity, De Beers Marine (Debmarine Namibia) has achieved a significant milestone in the aviation sector by securing their inaugural Air Navigation Services Certificate. View more
2023-08-25Edgar Brandt The chaotic situation that prevailed at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) since the weekend seemingly subsided as the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) on Wednesday afternoon stated that operations were back to normal. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent ON Tuesday, 22 August 2023, the New Era newspaper reported that "A security guard at the Ou Nick Health Centre in Oshakati West has landed in hot water over examining patients." View more
2023-08-25Josef Kefas Sheehama The annual inflation rate recorded for July 2023 was 4.50%, a steep decrease, compared to 5.30% recorded in June 2023. Keeping the repo rate steady is particularly motivating for aspiring, first-time home buyers, whose appetite for home ownership remains consistent. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Over the years, Namibia has witnessed judgements or court orders ignored by liability parties in civil proceedings who failed to discharge their burden of proof in civil matters. That’s a situation which makes one infer that perhaps civil law judgements are not respected and/or complied with, compared to criminal law judgements. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent With the 2024 elections on the horizon, Namibia finds itself at a pivotal moment, a crossroads marked by a cloud of uncertainty. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent What may the years 1863 and 1923, and now 2023 have in common? The obvious, quick and easy guess is that they end with the odd number three. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent IN THE diverse tapestry of Namibian society, children and persons with disabilities form a special group deserving support, empathy, and empowerment. Unfortunately, recent observations highlight a disheartening reality. View more
2023-08-25Staff Reporter The inaugural Desert Ice Challenge T20 Cricket Tournament came to an exhilarating conclusion last Sunday, as Unam Zebras 1 emerged victorious against Run Whisperers Academy in Windhoek. View more
2023-08-25Staff Reporter Rundu Chiefs Football Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held on 19 August 2023 marked an important occasion as the club welcomed fresh leadership and outlined a dynamic direction for the upcoming season. View more
2023-08-25Carlos Kambaekwa Born Andile Kalipa on the 10th of September 1964 in Upington, South Africa, young Kalipa comes from a much-respected, well-to-do family. Elder brothers Jeff and Lucky Kalipa are both prominent figures in social circles in their adopted land, Namibia View more
2023-08-25Correspondent THE 2023 Richelieu Franchise T20 competition is set to kick off on 15 September 2023 at United Cricket Ground with exciting changes expected to enhance premier club franchise cricket. View more
2023-08-25Maurice Kambukwe AFROCAT Lions will be looking to redeem themselves in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) during the weekend when they face Tigers in a crucial tie on Sunday. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Correctness of orders directing payments of a gross salary amount without deductions, and of payment of punitive costs. View more
2023-08-25Roland Routh THE bail hearing of former minister of fisheries Bernhardt Esau and Fishrot minnow Nigel van Wyk resumed this week in the Windhoek High Court before Judge David Munsu. View more
2023-08-25Maria Sheya THE medical world is grappling with distinguishing between manufacturing and compounding of medicine after a local pharmacy was accused by the Namibia Medicine Regulatory Council of running a small-scale manufacturing operati View more
2023-08-25Roland Routh An Angolan citizen accused of killing and robbing a woman at the Onandjaba settlement in the Omusati region was exonerated on all charges on Tuesday by Oshakati High Court Judge Eduard Kesslau. View more
2023-08-25Maria Sheya When it rains, it pours for Trustco Bank Namibia as the entity is fighting to keep its doors open after the Bank of Namibia last week ordered an immediate suspension of its operations. View more
2023-08-25Pricilla Mukokobi The Katutura Residents Committee have voiced their frustration over the lack of concrete solutions after they visited the mayor on 19 July. The mayor promised to return in two weeks “to ensure peace”, but the residents say they don’t want peace, they want their debt written off. View more
2023-08-25Roland Routh The United People’s Movement has come out strongly in support of the Namibian Construction Industry and all its affiliates in their condemnation of the continuous awarding of tenders to foreign owned companies at the expense of Namibians. View more
2023-08-25Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob yesterday bemoaned the historical dominance of the Bretton Woods financial institutions, whose modus operandi he said is built on loan conditionalities and political prescriptions which has, at times, bordered on disregard for national sovereignty. View more
2023-08-25Loide Jason A decision by the City of Windhoek to farm out parking meter services to private companies has irked car guards, who say the council took their bread from their mouths and gave it to the rich. View more
2023-08-25Albertina Nakale Namibia Revenue Agency commissioner Sam Shivute not only hailed the launch of the Katima Mulilo 24-hour border operation which will see more traffic volumes, but is optimistic that it will lead to improved revenue collection. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Swapo Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, launched the Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) constitution, which was adopted by the party’s Seventh Ordinary Congress last year, in Omuthiya yesterday. View more
2023-08-25Staff Reporter IN a move to enhance and cement historic ties between Cuba and Namibia, Cuban president Mario Diaz-Canel is set to be the guest of honour during tomorrow’s Heroes’ Day celebrations. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent A carcass of a female black rhino was discovered with a bullet wound in the stomach, on 18 August 2023 at a waterhole inside a game farm in the Grootfontein district of the Otjozondjupa region. View more
2023-08-24Festus Hamalwa Ovanailonga 23 hava longo komina yoDundee moTsumeb okwa li va tambulilwa moshipangelo shaTsumeb konima eshi vati va nwa otee ya ningwa nomeva a fulukifwa mokamaikoloweiva. View more
2023-08-24Paheja Siririka Konyara nokilo 40 komuzogo gwaOpuwo kwakara ko uhwi wokungawopeka, meparu lyomunmtu, pampo moomu tupu twavadiva vaHimba vantu ava vaninkiliramo unene vana kara ngesi asi awo simpe konyima neparu, nye nampili ngoso awo kwadiva akupungura eyi tyavatumbulkira asi yawo ntani awo kuronga uzuni asi ngapi muntu novhura kuparuka. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter In today’s fast-paced world, vehicles have become more than just modes of transportation; they are personal sanctuaries, mobile offices, and entertainment hubs. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter Oxford Business Group (OBG) in partnership with General Motors Africa and Middle East, has released “Driving Social Change and Governance Progress”, an insightful report exploring how vehicle manufacturers are harnessing technological innovation to address social challenges such as inclusivity and reduce governance risks. View more
2023-08-24Correspondent Regulating traffic flow and road safety are the ultimate objectives of road traffic signs. However, the rising prevalence of road sign damage in Windhoek due to vandalism has become a real cause for concern. View more
2023-08-24Correspondent The high-performance 292kW Ford Ranger Raptor was designed and engineered to deliver maximum thrills on- and off-road. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter IN line with the vision for impactful change and a globally competitive Namibia, First National Bank Namibia has entered a partnership with Basecamp Namibia to invest in beneficial change for the country’s SME segment. View more
2023-08-24Maihapa Ndjavera AN AUDIO clip circulating on social media, apparently under an organisation called the National Ownership Association, is calling for a peaceful demonstration against the country’s commercial banks. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have announced that AFRAA is joining the Focus Africa initiative. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter The chairperson of the board of directors of Capricorn Group, Gerhard Fourie, has announced a decision by Thinus Prinsloo, Group CEO, to take up a new opportunity at Capricorn Investment Holdings (CIH), the largest shareholder in Capricorn Group. View more
2023-08-24Maihapa Ndjavera Economist Robin Sherbourne this week said an increase in the number of Namibians seeking asylum in other countries is a reflection of poor domestic economic performance. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter THE United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will invest approximately N$840 million (US$45 million) in providing health and social services to vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth in Namibia. View more
2023-08-24Paheja Siririka Sitting calmly in a reclined seat, talking on the phone and waiting for the male nurse to insert the needle for the blood transfusion is Sudene Vorster, a medical professional who is donating blood for the 30th time. View more
2023-08-24Correspondent Oleksandr Usyk has an ‘obligation’ to face Tyson Fury in an undisputed heavyweight title fight, the Ukrainian’s promoter says. View more
2023-08-24Maurice Kambukwe I came from a very talented and hardworking sporty family, where everyone from my dad to all my siblings were all involved in sports. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter A total of 58 junior tennis enthusiasts participated in the Sanlam Namibia Tennis Associations Junior Tennis Tournament in Windhoek at the Central Tennis Court, SKW, and Nampol in Windhoek this past weekend. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter Salute Boxing Academy has accused AC Boxing and Promotions of making false claims, disseminating misleading information, making false accusations, fabricating statistics, and making derogatory remarks about their boxer Nathanael Kakololo through the media. View more
2023-08-24Festus Hamalwa A Pentecostal church pastor in Onheilwa village, Shalongo Haimbodi is allegedly threatening to shoot his detractors. View more
2023-08-24Correspondent A piece of land that was fenced off years back, initially for the construction of the Nkurenkuru Intermediate Hospital in Kavango West region, has now been turned into a kraal for stolen cattle by stock thieves. View more
2023-08-24Roland Routh A Windhoek resident who is accused of breaking into a shack in Goreangab informal settlement and raping two women pleaded not guilty to all charges yesterday. View more
2023-08-24Festus Hamalwa A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of raping his housemate, a young boy. Magistrate Ruben Hamunyera Mutuku delivered the sentence on Tuesday. The victim was 12-years-old at the time. View more
2023-08-24Roland Routh The lawyer of former Okahandja ex-parliamentarian Steve Biko Boois last week told the complainant that the rape she allegedly suffered at the hands of her father is a figment of her imagination. View more
2023-08-24Loide Jason Twenty-seven year-old Minnette Rista has taken a path of compassion and selflessness, dedicating her youthful years to looking after her visually impaired grandparents. View more
2023-08-24Maria Sheya David Bruni and Ian McLaren, who are tasked with managing the multimillion-dollar assets owned by Fishrot-accused kingpins, were granted their wish last week to walk away from the task. View more
2023-08-24Eveline de Klerk Erongo Regional Council chairperson Benita Imbamba has rapped both Xinfeng Investment and Longfire Investment over unfair labour practices and squalid living conditions they have subjected mine employees to. View more
2023-08-24Albertina Nakale Home affairs minister Albert Kawana has urged the business community to see the newly launched 24-hour Katima Mulilo border post operation as an economic opportunity. View more
2023-08-24Maihapa Ndjavera PRESIDENT Hage Geingob is in South Africa to participate in the BRICS-Africa Outreach and the BRICS Plus Dialogues. View more
2023-08-24Albertina Nakale The president of the Association of Regional Councils, Warden Simushi is hopeful the long-awaited Constituency Development Fund Bill, which was tabled in Parliament over eight years ago, will soon see the light of day. View more
2023-08-24Paheja Siririka The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development, under the stewardship of First Lady Monica Geingos, and partners launched the #WeAreEqual campaign, a year-long and continent-wide intervention that calls for urgent action to advance gender equity and close the gender gap across Africa. View more
2023-08-23Victoria Immanuel Aanangeshefa aashona mboka haya eta po iilandithomwa yawo noonyala oya ti, ngeno okwa li haya yambidhidhathana pamukalo gomangeshefelo, ngeno oyendji aazeko, nuupyakadhi wokwaa na iilonga moshilongo ngeno owa shonopala. View more
2023-08-23Taimi Haihambo Engela - Ovalandifi voukuki neeshi hava landifile popepi noshipangelo shaNgela ova holola nghee va hala okudimbulukiwa kelelodoolopa yaHelao Nafidi. View more
2023-08-23Festus Hamalwa Omufita wongeleka yedina Believer Christian Church, Shalongo Haimbodi vati okwa ningila omatilifo omukulunhu wehangeno loMonica Gender Equality Human Right & Social Justice ta ti ota dipawa ‘kuwalye’ shaashi e mu twala komhangu. View more
2023-08-23Max Heinrich From a self-taught chef who has been experimenting with different ingredients for many years to becoming champion of Unam’s first-ever student cooking competition, nursing student Isabel Ndimbarukua has big plans. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent ENSURING that adolescents and young people have access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services and information has become a critical concern in today’s world of rapid change, where young people are becoming more independent and informed. View more
2023-08-23Pricilla Mukokobi The Rainbow Youth Foundation’s upcoming event at Palm Tree Park on Sunday will showcase cultural heritage games to celebrate and promote the diverse traditions of indigenous and marginalised communities. View more
2023-08-23Max Heinrich Final-year nursing student Elise Hamalwa has been financially independent since she started her “Order with me” business at the beginning of last year. View more
2023-08-23Pricilla Mukokobi Laudanekwa Itumba, an Oshiwambo language graduate from the University of Namibia’s Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus, has made her debut in the literary world with a captivating book that reflects her evolution as a writer. View more
2023-08-23Staff Reporter THE Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative has ushered in a new era of entrepreneurship in the Hardap region. View more
2023-08-23Edgar Brandt Paragon Aviation, the local company that has taken over ground handling operations at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) from Menzies Aviation, yesterday lashed out at Namibian media houses by alleging an “orchestrated campaig View more
2023-08-23Prof Makala Lilemba A Triple Heritage, Programme 6,’ Ali Mazrui, in 1986, narrates the inferiority complex situation in which Lyndon Johnson and Daniel Arap Moi found themselves after the deaths of the charismatic leaderships of John F Kennedy of the United States of America and Jomo Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya respectively. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent As a native of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region and a logistician, I have always been curious about why Katima has not established a logistics hub since independence. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent MANCHESTER United forward Mason Greenwood will leave Old Trafford, he and the Premier League club said on Monday, to avoid being a “distraction” despite being cleared of allegations of assault and attempted rape by the court. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin has attended a week-long football coaching attachment at his former club Hamburger SV in Germany. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent Namibia’s 23-year-old flyhalf Denzo Bruwer says he hopes to learn as much as possible and improve his game during his stay at RC Lechia Gdańsk Rugby Club in Poland following his move three weeks ago. View more
2023-08-23Staff Reporter Cymot teams dominated the fifth edition of the 2023 Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Team Time Trials (TTT) at the Teufelschúlt in Windhoek on Sunday. View more
2023-08-23Maurice Kambukwe Various local rugby pundits and experts have weighed in on the national men’s rugby squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, saying the squad is balanced with fresh talent and experienced players. View more
2023-08-23Maurice Kambukwe Boxing promoter, Nestor Sunshine Tobias has said preparation for their upcoming ‘Together as One Part 10’ boxing bonanza is at an advance stage. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent THE Otjozondjupa Agronomy and Horticulture Forum says Namibians must roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty working the land, to feed themselves. View more
2023-08-23Festus Hamalwa After a long struggle, the family of the late Laban Shapange, who was the education director of Omusati region, successfully got permission to rebury him at their homestead in Ondobe in Ohangwena region on Saturday. View more
2023-08-23Aron Mushaukwa Deputy tourism minister Heather Mwiza Sibungo has cautioned conservancies to refrain from misusing public funds, but rather concentrate on ploughing back to the communities where they operate. View more
2023-08-23Eveline de Klerk A battle of priorities has ignited as the Walvis Bay municipal council is faced with the decision to allocate a hefty N$400 000 for the participation of 68 employees and two councillors in the annual Southern African Inter Municipal games slated for Botswana next month. View more
2023-08-23John Muyamba Kehemu Junior Primary School in Rundu is inviting members of the public to support their initiative to raise funds for the development of infrastructure at the school. View more
2023-08-23Maihapa Ndjavera INTERNATIONAL relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday confirmed that Namibia is for the first-time attending the BRICS summit to observe the proceedings without actual participation. View more
2023-08-23Staff Reporter THE stage has been set for the harmonised 2023 elections in Zimbabwe, with the electorate voting to elect the president, members of parliament, senators and councillors today. View more
2023-08-23Otniel Hembapu A GROUP of 23 workers of the Dundee Precious Metals Mine at Tsumeb were recently admitted to hospital and treated for poisoning after they consumed contaminated water, which many thought was caused by the mine’s arsenic acid waste dump site. View more
2023-08-23Maria Sheya Oil exploration company, Red Soil Energy and Mineral Exploration, which accused the mines ministry of favouring politically connected individuals in its allocation of offshore petroleum exploration licences, had its hopes dashed by the High Court. View more
2023-08-23Max Heinrich The hostel at Ashipala Senior Secondary School in Elim constituency of Omusati region is in a dilapidated state that the school has turned classrooms into dormitories for pupils. View more
2023-08-22Victoria Kaapanda Omundohotola gwomeho a tseyika nawa Helena Ndume moNamibia nomuuyuni awuhe, okwa li a thigi oyendji monooli taya ligola noku mu tumbaleka, sho e ya galulile omeho. View more
2023-08-22Festus Hamalwa Omhumbwe yomeva keehambo di li momukunda Olumpengwa moshitukulwa shaMusati shilindi manga, eshi ombelewa youkaleliposhilongo yoEuropean Union ye va tulila ko omboola yomeva. View more
2023-08-22Festus Hamalwa Ouministeli wonamapya, edu nomakuti owa kufa po eendjidjikila dokupitifa oilya tai di moAngola tai pitili keengamba daS View more
2023-08-22Correspondent â a ǂhanusi !oabade hōsa !hūǁîna nî sī!nâ ǁkhāsa ǂgaoǂgao!nâs di ǂâibasens ase tsî ǁkhāti ǂkhanuse administrasis ǂhanu-aisib disa ǂhau!nâ, ǁaeb ai tsî !ereamxasiba ra ū!nâhe ǀgaub !nâ ǁkhaeǁnâs di ǁgūbas ase di ge ǀGapi ǁNâu!gâ!khaib ǀgora!gâde Katima Mulilos ai ge ǂnāǁnâ. View more
2023-08-22Maria Sheya !Hūb di ǁÛb Hage Geingob ge aiǂnû-aob Afrikab !Khawagas Omkhâisens ǀHûs dib, ǂGīǂgōs, ǁKhaubas tsî ǁAwosasib !Hûǁares dib ase ge mî, nē ǀhûs ra īǁkhā i as kōse !kharu ge kurib!nâ ra dītsâsa, ǀkharib !nâ ǂkhîb tsî ǁawosasiba omkhâisa. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent AS stated in the last column, there has been a spike in the delivery of agricultural seminars, workshops, and trainings. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent THE National Assembly recently approved the livestock and livestock products bill, which involves amendments to the Meat Act. These amendments involve the declaration of chicken, dairy, eggs, hides and skins as controlled products. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent A significant number of livestock mortalities in many farming areas can be attributed to plant poisoning especially during the spring months, at the onset of rainfall activities, or during periods of drought especially in degraded rangelands. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent I have over the years observed how much advice, information, education and personal experience on farming lie out there. The volumes are just too much to handle for a starter farmer. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent JOSHUA Hakapandi, a youthful and passion driven full-time communal farmer in the Etayi constituency, established his vegetable garden in 2021 in the Okambebe area of the Omusati region. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent THE success of Namibia’s efforts to sustainably use, control, manage and safeguard its natural resources depends on the different legal instruments available in an interdisciplinary approach to develop a targeted environmental legislative framework. View more
2023-08-22Roland Routh AS if confirming a prediction made years ago on a young upcoming lawyer, Trevor Brockerhoff has joined the world’s largest law firm, Dentons as its Namibian partner. View more
2023-08-22Staff Reporter VENTURE Media and Team Namibia have undertaken a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost Namibian businesses and promote a thriving entrepreneurial system. View more
2023-08-22Staff Reporter The mines and energy ministry has set out on a path towards the realisation of the nation’s goal of being self-sufficient in the production of green hydrogen.T View more
2023-08-22Roland Routh The High Court will decide on Menzies Aviation’s urgent application on 1 September to retain ground handling services at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). View more
2023-08-22Correspondent SOCIAL work plays a vital role in addressing social issues, promoting well-being, and supporting individuals, families and communities in need. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent CLIMATE finance transfers are part of the global North’s ecological debt to the global South, which includes climate dept. View more
2023-08-22Maurice Kambukwe THE International Sport Symposium held on the 17th and 18th of August at the Dome in Swakopmund has been hailed as a resounding success, following a new course for the enhancement of sporting infrastructure in towns across Namibia. View more
2023-08-22Maurice Kambukwe One of Namibia’s medal hopefuls at the ongoing Athletics World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Chenoult Lionel Coetzee, says he is aiming for a strong start as he prepares to compete in the long jump tomorrow. View more
2023-08-22Staff Reporter CAPRICORN Group and Cricket Namibia yesterday officially announced the extension of their partnership for a third year following the renewal of the sponsorship by the bank. View more
2023-08-22Strauss Lunyangwe Athletic Club Football Academy (ACFA) and Riverheights played out an exciting two-all draw in the HopSol U/19 League match at the Trustco United football grounds on Saturday. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has announced 31 of 33 players to represent the country at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent African Stars head coach Prince-George Kofi says the club played an exciting match against Power Dynamos who came with a well-planned strategy. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation yesterday warned the public against using a fake website that purports to be the Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) website. View more
2023-08-22Roland Routh High Court Judge Herman January on Friday sentenced a man from Otjimbingwe in the Erongo region to an effective 35 years in prison for three convictions of rape and two for common assault. View more
2023-08-22Festus Hamalwa Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein has said the ministry has allocated N$15 million to address water shortages in northern regions. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent Deputy Minister for Marginalised Communities, Royal /Ui/o/oo survived an accident after the official vehicle he was driving hit a truck trailer on the B8road near Grootfontein on Sunday night. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent Social workers in Tsandi constituency in Omusati region are appealing to the government to allocate a budget to the non-operational Outapi shelter for abused victims. View more
2023-08-22Paheja Siririka THE International High-Level Panel on Water Investment Action Plan proposes an additional US$2 billion a year be mobilised from African governments to increase water security and sanitation, water minister Calle Schlettwein has said. View more
2023-08-22Otniel Hembapu FROM Omaheke's N$52 million operational budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, an average of N$57 000 has been allocated for each constituency development projects. View more
2023-08-22John Muyamba ERSTWHILE All People’s Party top administrator Vincent Kanyetu says the party’s top brass has concocted plans to impose a gay leader on its members, something he does not endorse as a Christian. View more
2023-08-22Eveline de Klerk The parliamentary standing committee on natural resources which recently consulted stakeholders, on the seal threat to the fishing industry, is puzzled by the underutilised state-of-the-art horse mackerel facility at Walvis Bay. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent A group of disgruntled community members at Arandis have been camping in front of the town council since Sunday evening, in protest for land. View more
2023-08-22Roland Routh Windhoek High Court Judge Eileen Rakow on Friday dismissed an urgent application by Chinese-owned Zhong Mei Engineering against the Namibia Revenue Agency to return N$33 million from their bank account in lieu of outstanding taxes. View more
2023-08-22Eveline de Klerk Vandalism of electricity infrastructure has turned into a costly exercise for Erongo RED, costing the distributor N$70 000 a month to safeguard their infrastructure, translating into around N$1 million yearly. View more
2023-08-21Victoria Kaapanda Aanangeshefa aashona mboka haya eta po iilandithomwa yawo noonyala oya ti, ngeno okwa li haya yambidhidhathana pamukalo gomangeshefelo, ngeno oyendji aazeko, nuupyakadhi wokwaa na iilonga moshilongo ngeno owa shonopala. View more
2023-08-21Festus Hamalwa Ovapolifi ve na eenngatu dopedu hava longele mOmuthiya vati otava fukwa okudja momaumbo oilonga nounona vavo shaashi vati ove na eengatu di li pedu moilonga. View more
2023-08-21Festus Hamalwa Kansela woshikandjohoololo shaTamanzi Johannes Iiyambo ota ti onghalo yoshikukuta neudo oya eta ovakwashiwana vahapu va dengwe kondjala molwaashi inava likola mo sha momapya avo. View more
2023-08-21Victoria Kaapanda Aamvu haya yakulwa pokapangelo okashona mOshakati kedhina Ou Nick mOshakati West, oya lulilwa sho haya konakonwa uupyu nombinzi komukeeleli gwomaliko ngoka ha shanga ye ta lesha muukalata wawo, manga aapangi ya ka fudha po. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Mubakweli Likwambu wa Mañusa ni Zibo Yakuambola Emma Theofelus viki yefelile nailo zibahaza musha wakubabaza lisupo zanaha mwasikiliti sa Zambezi. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Pope Francis yesterday urged a diplomatic solution to a political crisis in Niger, sparked by a coup that threatens stability in the region. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent tates across the typically arid United States southwest braced yesterday for torrential rain and potentially life-threatening flooding, as Hurricane Hilary barrelled up Mexico’s coast, where authorities reported at least one fatality. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Officials in western Canada’s British Columbia implored tens of thousands of residents to heed evacuation orders Saturday as “rapidly evolving” wildfires threatened large parts of the scenic Okanagan Valley, including the city of Kelowna. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Just days before a national election to pick a president and lawmakers, one word is on the lips of most young Zimbabweans: “change”. View more
2023-08-21Staff Reporter Start Art Gallery and the Sweet Side of Thingz will be hosting a ‘pARTicipate Session’ with Jakobina Gideon on Saturday. View more
2023-08-21Pricilla Mukokobi SINGER and songwriter Ann Singer, whose real name is Anastasia Linus, recently released her latest album ‘Love’, boasting 14 heartfelt tracks that delve into the intricate journey of love. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Leaders of the BRICS emerging economies, which account for about a quarter of the world’s wealth, meet in Johannesburg this week. View more
2023-08-21Staff Reporter THE 5MW solar plant developed for Orano Mining Namibia, envisaged to supply part of the power required for the Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP), reached an important milestone when groundworks at the Trekkopje site commenced recently. View more
2023-08-21Staff Reporter THE Namibian government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) have announced dates for a National Green Hydrogen Roadshow. View more
2023-08-21Staff Reporter Trustco Bank Namibia (TBN), a subsidiary of Trustco Group Holdings, yesterday vowed to swiftly and responsibly resolve the immediate suspension of its operations by the Bank of Namibia (BoN). View more
2023-08-21Maihapa Ndjavera The development of a Namibian oil and gas industry presents numerous challenges, including dwindling financing and more stringent environmental parameters as the world transitions to net zer View more
2023-08-21Correspondent AMID the sound of what Thabo Mbeki calls the pestilential mosquito, we are pre-set to enjoy our sleep and wake up to keep travelling. Whether thorn in the flesh or the feet, we are required to continue to travel on that one road at a time, however lonely (Robert Frost). View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Former champions Orlando Pirates’ return to the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League got off to a great start with a vital 1-0 away win over Djabal FC in the Comoros in the first leg of the preliminary round of the competition on Saturday. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber quickly put behind him his team’s record victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday (52-16), and focused on improving as the Rugby World Cup kick-off moved a day closer. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent AC Boxing Academy owner, trainer and promoter Immanuel ‘Imms’ Moses has said his camp is going to make an offer to Namibia’s super-featherweight boxer Nathanael ‘Natty’ Kakololo to face Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) successfully concluded their league semi-final matches despite a dark cloud hanging over the programme after a group of disgruntled ‘Rugby Lovers’ threatened to take the league to court over match fixing allegations. View more
2023-08-21Maurice Kambukwe Otjiwarongo-based netball outfit Mighty Gunners continued their fine performance in the country’s top-flight netball league, winning back-to-back matches on Saturday and yesterday at Ruacuana. View more
2023-08-21Victoria Immanuel For a long time, the poor performance of learners, especially in rural areas, has been a topical issue, compounded by the lack of facilities such as classrooms and dormitories. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent The community of Kabbe North constituency in the Zambezi region has appealed to the government to introduce a policy to cull problem animals such as crocodiles and hippos whose population has rapidly increased in the area. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Swanu vice president Alpha Kangueehi has questioned the implementation of free education in public schools in Namibia. View more
2023-08-21Albertina Nakale The N$62 million Zambezi Vocational Training Centre (VTC) has introduced new programmes as part of its expansion project, bringing the total number of trades on offer to 13. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent The Epukiro constituency office, in collaboration with the environment ministry, will conduct fire-fighting training at Omaueuozonjanda, Omaheke region on 12 September 2023. View more
2023-08-21Albertina Nakale The debate over who should settle in the Bwabwata National Park has reached boiling point, with Zambezi residents now threatening to take matters into their own hands. View more
2023-08-21Maihapa Ndjavera South Africa’s electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa last week said Namibians should not have sleepless nights worrying when the lights will go off, as his country will continue providing electricity despite their own load-shedding challenges. View more
2023-08-21Loide Jason Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Iitula has underscored the urgency of addressing financial mismanagement and corruption to rebuild vital economic sectors, and improve the overall quality of life for all Namibians. View more
2023-08-21Loide Jason Chaos errupted at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) over the weekend after baggage handler Menzies Aviation was ousted from the airport, leaving hundreds of passengers distraught. View more
2023-08-21Otniel Hembapu A 21-year-old mother, Hileni Vemujendavi Virere, allegedly strangled her five-year-old daughter before hanging herself. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent As part of promoting access to and ensuring the smooth administration of justice in a fair, timely and accountable manner, the High Court circuit sittings are underway in Katima Mulilo. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent The late Popina ‘Unokie’ Kasume Open netball and football tournament is set to kick off today at the Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek. View more
2023-08-18Staff Reporter Following the successful sixth round in the 2023 Nedbank for Good Series, which took place in Oshakati a fortnight ago, attention shifts to the coast, where three back-to-back events will take place in the next three weeks. View more
2023-08-18Festus Hamalwa Omulumenhu weedula 33 okwa langulwa noikulumbwati kovakwashiwana pefimbo a li vati ta kandebala okutwa omunafikola nombele nokunyeka ko ongodi yaye. View more
2023-08-18Taimi Haihambo vanadolongo ava hava i komhangu yopedu mOshakati okudilila keedolongo da yooloka vati ohava file ko ondjala shaashi oshikondo shopolifi ihashi fi oshisho oku va twaalela omusha. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Mokati kozonguti hambombari nḓa tukisirwe pombakero yomuhonge omunene Peter Katikisa Daniël Tjijombo wOfather Tjijombo St. John Faith Mission Osondaha tji ya ri 6 komueze mbwi mOtjiuaneno, mbari zazo za kahaamene kovandu vevari. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Hapo nambano otjiwaṋa tja Tjimana nOuhonapare wOmbazu wa Hoveka mau utu okukayambera kombara yavo Kanangatie Hoveka pOtjosazu? View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Ondangere onene ya Ngango mOkaoko, Hijazonguru Kanasareta Kavari, ma suvisiwa muhuka, Oroviungura pondwa yao mo Kaaru mOkaoko. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent A total of 62 humanitarian aid workers have died this year around the world, the United Nations said on Thursday as it prepares to mark 20 years since a devastating attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent West African military chiefs are set to meet on Thursday in Ghana to coordinate a possible intervention aimed at reversing Niger’scoup. View more
2023-08-18NSK A few weeks ago, we embarked on a mission to visualiSe #IndustryLoop with a podcast. #IndustryLoop is a column that I have authored since 2014. View more
2023-08-18Frieda Mukufa A few weeks ago, I was sitting with friends and we were talking about women making the first move. They were both shocked that I didn’t believe in the tired notion that women aren’t supposed to make the first move. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent In the realm of public health, a highly- controversial topic stirs deep emotions and heated debates - the role of fluoride in the dumbing down of society. View more
2023-08-18Pricilla Mukokobi Anna Nuuyoma’s journey into the world of DJing began with a deep fascination for music. At the age of 17, she took her first steps as DJ Butterglow, making waves in Windhoek’s comedy and club scene. View more
2023-08-18Pricilla Mukokobi A former goalkeeper, Jacob Diabate, who faced a career-ending injury, has found a new purpose in life as a fitness coach and bootcamp founder. His journey took a surprising trajectory after sustaining an injury that forced him to leave the world of football behind. View more
2023-08-18Strauss Lunyangwe Neville Basson is out to strengthen your immune system, boost your mood, and diminish some pain you have been feeling in the real world or in other words just for a couple of hours with his new stand-up show. View more
2023-08-18Paheja Siririka About 40 kilometres north of Opuwo lies a rich, real-life cultural experience of the Ovahimba people, a marginalised group which is seen as backward, yet destined to keep its heritage alive and educate the world about the way of life. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent By 2050, North Africa could become a leading exporter of green hydrogen with Europe its main market, according to a recent report projecting the future of an industry still in its infancy. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Africa’s private sectors need to accelerate efforts to unlock the potential trade opportunities lying within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), delegates attending the second edition of the Golden Business Forum in the Rwandan capital city of Kigali said Wednesday. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo on Wednesday cautioned against viewing recent oil and gas discoveries as an automatic solution to socioeconomic challenges in the south-western African nation. View more
2023-08-18Maihapa Ndjavera Petroleum commissioner Maggy Shino said the Kudu gas project is now seen in a different light after recent oil discoveries in Namibia offshore. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Education is like a three-legged pot, which requires all of its legs to carry out its function. In education, the three legs are parents, teachers and learners. View more
2023-08-18Prof Jairos Kangira Access to higher education has always been a big challenge in Africa, especially in countries that do not have loans and grants for their after-secondary-school students. View more
2023-08-18Josef Kefas Sheehama The Namibia Agriculture Policy is the overarching policy and can serve as a base for aligning existing policies, laws and regulations. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent In March 1990, Namibia obtained its independence from Apartheid South Africa. I was not born yet, but from the stories told by those who were present, it seemed to have been a day of great celebration and joy for the entire nation. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Namibia has a bit of a spring in its step, some swagger, if you will. This could be because winter is almost behind us. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent To reduce sharply rising inflation rates, central banks have been hiking the rate at which they lend money to commercial banks during the past few years. View more
2023-08-18Loide Jason The Namibian Police are investigating the alleged fraudulent recruitment of four cadets who made it into the ongoing police training at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Training Centre at Ondangwa. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent The Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service says the renovation of the Independence Stadium is expected to commence in September this year. View more
2023-08-18Carlos Kambaekwa The son of former footballer, the late Jack Francis senior, young Francis was destined for the big stage since his early days as a toddler, proudly following in his old man’s footsteps. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Top appointment…Melissa Gillies has been announced as the new coach for the Namibian Outdoor Hockey Women’s Team by the Namibia Hockey Union on Wednesday. View more
2023-08-18Maurice Kambukwe A group of four athletes that will represent Namibia at the 2023 World School Sport Games, made their intentions clear yesterday that they would like to bring home the gold medals when the competition ends. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent All is set for the second edition of the Vivo Energy Sem Kasete Cycle Challenge, tomorrow from Tsumeb and Grootfontein to Coblenz. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Shiinda started working for the government in 2013. Previously, she worked as an intern at the Ministry of Mines and Energy as well as the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (German agency), where she assisted in the development and implementation of the national groundwater information system, GROWAS II, to enhance and support management procedures and decision processes. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent The first respondent (Mr Smith) was employed by the appellant (Desert Fruit) in 2005 as its chief executive officer until he was dismissed on 11 December 2019. In April 2017, Mr Smith went on leave with the view to negotiate a separation package with Desert Fruit. View more
2023-08-18Albertina Nakale The Zambezi region’s political leadership has expressed grave concern over the increased foreign ownership of establishments within the hospitality industry in the region. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has decided to tar some gravel roads in the Etosha National Park at a cost of over N$160 million, its executive director Teofilus Nghitila has said. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent A 37-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at Shaya village in the Kavango East region on Wednesday. View more
2023-08-18Festus Hamalwa A mob of community members from Omatando village in Ongwediva yesterday assaulted and apprehended a man who allegedly robbed a student of her smartphone and threatened to stab her with a knife. View more
2023-08-18Loide Jason Government has through the Namibia Industrial Development Agency invested around N$1 billion to construct 148 industrial parks and business complexes, but only 118 are operational. View more
2023-08-18Maria Sheya President Hage Geingob, chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation said the organ tried its best in promoting regional peace and security for the past year. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent The demand for national documents continues to exert pressure on the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, as long queues persist at its main office in Windhoek. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Zambezi chief regional officer Regina Ndopu-Lubinda says the Zambezi Waterfront Tourism Park (ZWTP) is a valuable asset to the region and holds a lot of economic potential for its inhabitants. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Omahangano gaashi gopapangelo, na itaga lalakanene iiyemo oga pula opo ku gandjwe omakwatho goshimaliwa meendelelo koshigwana, taga ti onkalo yoluhepo nuumbanda mokati kAanamibia otayi hweenene. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Namibia okwa mono omwaalu gwaapashiyoni gwa yi pombanda momumvo 2022, gwa thika po461 027, okuyelekanitha naapashiyoni 232 756 mboka ya li ye ya mo momumvo 2021. View more
2023-08-17Victoria Immanuel Omupeviminista gwelongo Faustina Caley okwa li a holola euvunayi sho a mono omwaalu ogundji gwaalongwa yaa na oongaku dhosikola posikola Ondulundiya moshitopolwa shaHangwena oshiwike shika. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent The number of people known to have died in the horrific wildfire now stands at 106 and as such a makeshift morgue was expanded to deal with the tragedy. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent A man in Australia who sent his faeces and urine to Hollywood actors Leonardo Di Caprio and Jared Leto was sentenced on Wednesday to a two-year good-behaviour bond. View more
2023-08-17Maihapa Ndjavera Eguwo lyenene momukunda ngesi kuna kara nye udigu ou una kureta utjirwe komavango gokulisiga siga mwaza sirongo morwa mvhura nye ezi katugwene zahana udumba. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent This year marks half a century since Yamaha YZ was the firm’s first foray into motocross, launching their original YZ production model and winning a first world title in the same year with the factory-backed YZM250. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Namibia recorded a 98.1% increase in international/inbound tourist arrivals, rising from 232 756 in 2021 to 461 027 last year, as indicated by the 2022 Tourism Arrival Statistical Report released Tuesday. View more
2023-08-17Victoria Kaapanda Following a comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic economic developments, the Bank of Namibia’s monetary policy committee decided to maintain the repo rate at 7.75%. View more
2023-08-17Maihapa Ndjavera TransNamib acting CEO Webster Gonzo on Tuesday said only about 24% of the current rail network is in good working order. View more
2023-08-17Victoria Kaapanda The central government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting developmental initiatives by and through regional and local authority councils. View more
2023-08-17Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia is expected to receive the highest exploration Capital expenditure (CapEx) in Africa from Total Energies to the value of US$300 million, which is approximately N$5.5 billion. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Mamelodi Sundowns maintained a perfect start to the defence of their DStv Premiership title as they crushed Golden Arrows 4-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Tuesday evening. View more
2023-08-17Maurice Kambukwe I owe coach Brian Loeffler from Loyola University Maryland many thanks because he is the reason I learned that the Paralympics existed! View more
2023-08-17Maurice Kambukwe Promising para-swimmer Keila de Oliveira is set for a major breakthrough in her career, as it has emerged that she has secured a fully-funded scholarship at the prestigious Windhoek Gymnasium Private School. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, has said her wish is to see the newly appointed commissioners at the Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) address various issues and improve policies at the commission. View more
2023-08-17Maria Sheya A woman, who was arrested on Sunday for physically assaulting her six-year-old child, was denied bail by the Katutura Magistrates’ Court on Monday. View more
2023-08-17Maria Sheya The Namibia Public Workers Union (Napwu) is accusing national broadcaster, NBC, of violating a court order that restricts it from taking further decisions in relation to the employees’ leave days and notch salary increases. View more
2023-08-17Eveline de Klerk The Swakopmund municipality is set to auction off a block of council flats that have become financially unsustainable View more
2023-08-17Roland Routh The complainant in the rape and incest trial of her father, ex-parliamentarian Steve Biko Booys, started her testimony in the Windhoek Regional Court on Tuesday before Regional Magistrate Esme Molefe. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus on Monday officially launched the regional campaign of the National Symbols in the Zambezi region. View more
2023-08-17Loide Jason President Hage Geingob reiterated the need for increased commitment by the SADC Organ to promote and strengthen peace and security in the region View more
2023-08-17Steven Klukowski In an effort to increase its revenue stream, the Keetmanshoop Municipality last week signed an agreement with Powercom for the latter to manage, maintain and facilitate the Oxpass telecommunications tower. View more
2023-08-17Max Heinrich Auditor General Junias Kandjeke has requested information about the use of public resources to be provided to his office on time. View more
2023-08-16Victoria Kaapanda Omulumentu gwomimvo 21 okwa si eso lyi nyanyaleka sho a hahalwa nekuya komulumentu ngoka a li ha zi naye mondunda yimwe. Nakudhipaga naye anuwa okwe ki imangeleka konima a longo iilonga mbyoka. View more
2023-08-16Festus Hamalwa Ovanangeshefa novakwashiwana moshitukulwa shaShikoto ova uda nai eshi onhele yoshivilo shefikudimbuluko lomapendafule ya lundululilwa koshilandopangelo. View more
2023-08-16Staff Reporter The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) launched a marathon/fun walk yesterday to raise funds for students unable to cover their registration fees. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent Former Ramblers, Orlando Pirates, and Black Africa coach Nicholas Woody Jacobs is set to become the first Namibian coach to lead a club in Botswana. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero has called on officials and coaches working in the sporting sector to stop infighting for the athletes’ best interests. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent China has made serious representations and made clear its solemn position against Japanese politicians’ negative moves related to the Yasukuni Shrine, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent Donald Trump was indicted yesterday on charges of racketeering and a string of election crimes after a sprawling, two-year probe into his efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden in the US state of Georgia. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent The African Union on Monday held talks on the Niger crisis as the country’s post-coup rulers showed defiance yet also pointed to diplomacy for a potential solution. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent Over the past seven years, more than 10 000 pupils have failed to make it past the first exit point of their educational careers or to qualify for university admission. View more
2023-08-16Staff Reporter Girl Up Namibia, a youth organisation, dedicated to empowering youth through STEM education, recently organised a successful event that brought together over 60 high school and university students in Windhoek. In collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages, the event aimed to ignite a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among the attendees. View more
2023-08-16Paheja Siririka Learners at the Mureti Senior Secondary School in Opuwo are advising fellow Namibian peers to respect culture as it forms an integral part of a person’s identity and not be overwhelmed by Western ideologies. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent The upcoming BRICS summit should tackle inequality and the role of developed nations in combating climate change, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent Wheat availability and prices in some East African countries are more likely to be influenced by international trade dynamics, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. View more
2023-08-16Maihapa Ndjavera The High Economic Intelligence (HEI) has proposed investments in higher-yielding horticultural seeds, water availability and basic training for farmers. View more
2023-08-16Maihapa Ndjavera The Bank of Namibia (BoN) monetary policy committee (MPC) is expected to make the fourth monetary policy announcement of the year today at the bank’s Oshakati branch. View more
2023-08-16Max Heinrich The 22nd Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair scheduled to take place on the 25 August 2023, has 450 exhibitors that will be showcasing their products and services till 2 September. View more
2023-08-16Albertina Nakale Illegal fishing in Zambezi region has irked fisheries minister Derek Klazen, who says the illicit practices pose a serious threat to the sustainability of the country’s fisheries. View more
2023-08-16Max Heinrich The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development on Saturday initiated a simulation exercise of a gas leak scenario at the Ongwediva Medipark. View more
2023-08-16Edward Mumbuu While last year’s intraparty congress dust refuses to settle, party vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says only a united Swapo can regain what it lost in the last elections. View more
2023-08-16Maria Sheya The Windhoek High Court will hear arguments in a case over a ground handling tender between Menzies Aviation and the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) in December. View more
2023-08-16Maihapa Ndjavera While sharing and harvesting ideas for the national budget formulation, finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi says education and health sectors remain priorities, despite repeated undesirable results. View more
2023-08-16Festus Hamalwa A 56-year-old female lecturer at the University of Namibia’s Hifikepunye Pohamba campus allegedly committed suicide in her designated lecture hall yesterday. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent A matter in which the deputy minister of finance Maureen Hinda-Mbuende is suing the former mayor of Windhoek, Job Amupanda to the tune of N$1 million commenced in the Windhoek High Court Monday, with the deputy minister taking the stand. View more
2023-08-16Staff Reporter President Hage Geingob, in his capacity as chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation, is set to participate in the 43rd Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, slated to convene today and end tomorrow in Luanda, Angola. View more
2023-08-15Festus Hamalwa Ofikola yedina Ama Gorases Private School oya fiwa pomutenya konima eshi eengulufikola nhatu da pya po mwa kwatelwa omambo ovanafikola. View more
2023-08-15Victoria Kaapanda Aantu yamwe oshiwike sha zi ko anuwa oya li ya tumwa ya ka lande omiti kooaputeka dhopaumwene, molwaashoka oshipangelo shepangelo shaOutapi kashi na omiti. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent The president of Madagascar’s chief of staff and an “associate” have been charged with bribery offences in Britain following a “fast-paced” police investigation, the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said Monday. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent Niger’s military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country. View more
2023-08-15John Muyamba Nausab ǂhâǂhâsasib ǁkhana !oabadi nî ǀAeǁgamsa xu Rundus ǁga hâsa ra mâ!gâ xawes ge nēsa īǁkhā tama ra ī, ǁkhana-aona xus ǂkhâ!nâsa a !nubu amaga, tib ge Fly Namibias danasîsenǂuira direkteri, Andre Compiona ge mî. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent If you are a novice farmer, who seems overwhelmed by the various decisions on the farming you are called to make on the go, do not fret. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent Livestock farmers continue to face difficult times exacerbated by climate change manifested through adverse events such as drought, floods, pests, and disease outbreaks that have been experienced in many parts of the country in recent years. View more
2023-08-15Staff Reporter Bank Windhoek’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) division recently hosted an SME information session in Ondangwa and Oshakati in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) northern office. View more
2023-08-15Staff Reporter Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) yesterday announced the signing of a partnership agreement with ILF Consulting Engineers (ILF), a leading independent international engineering and consulting firm, to support the delivery of its ground breaking green hydrogen project. View more
2023-08-15Edgar Brandt Workers at the Peugeot plant in Walvis Bay, in which government owns a 49% stake and French automaker Groupe PSA has a majority 51% share, continue receiving their basic salaries and locally assembled vehicles are still being sold domestically despite the factory being under care and maintenance. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent In an industry that is centred on safety and is costly to enter for operators, nothing appears to be made easier for the less fortunate. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent For more than two decades, US presidential administrations have been increasing the likelihood of nuclear war with Russia. View more
2023-08-15Albertina Nakale The traditional home-brewed beer, ‘tombo’, and other related fermented brews, such as the famous ‘kachansu’, appear to be causing more chaos than joy in the Zambezi region. View more
2023-08-15Eveline de Klerk A Corrupt ion Ri sk Assessment (CRA) report has highlighted tax officials receiving or soliciting bribes, misuse of company equipment such as vehicles, and stealing of NamRA resources for personal gain as some of the risks that exist at the NamRA Domestic Taxes, Western region. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent England midfielder Keira Walsh says the ‘pressure is on Australia’ in front of a home crowd in their Women’s World Cup semi-final. View more
2023-08-15Strauss Lunyangwe The second half of the 2023 MTC HopSol Youth League season kicked off this past weekend after a month-long break for the school holidays. View more
2023-08-15Staff Reporter Simonis Storm men’s and women’s teams dominated the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series Team Time Trials (TTT) race in Windhoek last Sunday. View more
2023-08-15Maurice Kambukwe Two former Brave Warriors captains, Ronald Ketjijere and Petrus Shitembi, have been recalled to the Brave Warriors team that will face South Africa in a friendly match. View more
2023-08-15Maria Sheya The Windhoek Magistrate’s Court did not discriminate against forex trader turned-politician and social activist Michael Saddam Amushelelo when it refused him bail but ordered the release of his co-accused, the Windhoek High Court has found. View more
2023-08-15Aletta Shikololo Health executive director Ben Nangombe has rejected any assertion that public health is in a “crisis”, saying characterisation is significantly distant from the reality on the ground. View more
2023-08-15Roland Routh Disgraced former fisheries minister Bernhardt Esau wants the government to pay his legal fees in the ongoing Fishrot case in which the country’s fisheries resources are said to have been looted at an industrial scale. View more
2023-08-15Aletta Shikololo Seventy-five per cent or over N$5 billion worth of tenders awarded by the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CBPN) went to 100% Namibian-owned companies in the past six years. View more
2023-08-15Festus Hamalwa Hidipo Hamata of the Popular Democratic Movement party says the issue of water scarcity in the Ohangwena region is at the heart of the party and is receiving the utmost attention it deserves. View more
2023-08-15Maihapa Ndjavera The overall water supply situation remains a major concern in many areas of the country due to poor rainfall received for the season. As such, most water catchment areas have already dried up due to insufficient water inflow. View more
2023-08-15Loide Jason Defence minister Frans Kapofi has voiced his dismay at recent incidents involving indiscipline among instructors responsible for training recruits. View more
2023-08-15Steven Klukowski OMDis Transformation Agency general manager Tony Bessinger says there is no way that Oranjemund will become just another ghost town like Kolmanskop in the south. View more
2023-08-15Max Heinrich The Atlantic Training Institution in Oshakati, with the help of the Social Security Commission, has decided to offer free fully-funded training opportunities to various Namibians. View more
2023-08-14Maurice Kambukwe Young Stars netball club dominated proceedings in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) derby matches over the weekend by winning all three of their matches that were held at Ogongo netball courts. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent The Namibia senior rugby team concluded their 2023 South American excursion with a morale-boosting 28-26 victory over Chile at the Estadio German Becker on Saturday evening. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent The 2023 Namibia Rugby Premier League matches came to a conclusion this past weekend as Wanderers, United, Kudus and Rehoboth were confirmed as the top four teams to contest the semi-finals in two weeks. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service Agnes Tjongarero said the Oshana PstBet Governor’s Cup represents a remarkable platform for the youth to showcase their skills and abilities. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Anger was growing Saturday over the official response to a horrific inferno that levelled a Hawaiian town, killing at least 89 people in the deadliest wildfire in the United States for over 100 years. View more
2023-08-14Taimi Haihambo Okamatyona keedula nhee oka xupa moshiponga shomundilo eshi ka xwika po eumbo lavo alishe mwa kwatelwa ongadjo yeumbo. View more
2023-08-14Albertina Nakale Miseto yemibeli ili Katima Mulilo ni Ngoma, hamoho ni miseto yeñwi yelumelezwi mwasikiliti sa Zambezi, ne amuhezi bapoti babalikana 225 340 nibane basiya naha babalikana 214 892 kuzwa Muyana ñohola. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent In Namibia, foreign investment is regarded as a drive for economic integration, as a significant proportion of aggregate economic activities in the country are made up of international transactions. View more
2023-08-14Maihapa Ndjavera T he ne w ly es t a b l i s h e d Implementation Authority Office for the green hydrogen programme has resulted in numerous questions in the public domain. View more
2023-08-14Maihapa Ndjavera The state of food security in Namibia has significantly deteriorated as a result of a highly unfavourable agricultural production during the 2022/2023 cropping season. View more
2023-08-14Staff Reporter A group exhibition, titled ‘Rising Voices’, by five Namibian artists, opened at the FNCC along Robert Mugabe Avenue in the capital on Thursday. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Depression, a pervasive mental health disorder, poses significant challenges to individuals and society as a whole. Self-destruction, the deliberate act of taking one’s own life, stands in stark contrast to the natural instinct for self-preservation. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Mining companies, particularly from China, have hastened to mine lithium and other valuable minerals in Namibia and other African countries to produce the batteries essential for electric cars, wind turbines and other technologies, with little regard for the long-term livelihood security of the people who live in these places. View more
2023-08-14Eveline de Klerk Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes says the town can capitalise on its coastal advantages by focusing on sustainable fishing, marine tourism, port development, renewable energy, marine research and innovation. View more
2023-08-14Victoria Immanuel Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions should prepare the youth for promising careers that await them in the oil and gas sector, Outapi mayor Selma Asino has said. View more
2023-08-14Aron Mushaukwa The Mubiza Combined School and Izimwe Primary School in the Bukalo circuit recently received fence donations from the Social Security Commission (SSC) and the Rock Wildlife Foundation and Sanctuary, respectively. View more
2023-08-14Nuusita Ashipala The Oshakati Int e rme d i ate Ho spi t a l ' s management is pleading for an independent psychiatric unit in order to address mental illness crowdedness. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Community members of the Muyako village in the Katima Mulilo rural constituency of the Zambezi region are suffering devastating crop losses due to wild animals. View more
2023-08-14Eveline de Klerk A total of 101 009 Namibians applied for 13 000 temporary jobs which were advertised recently by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) for the Population and Housing Census, to be carried out from 18 September to 3 November. View more
2023-08-14Maria Sheya “It is irrational to preserve or eventually forfeit millions of ‘clean’ money because of tainted, perceived or real money that was mixed with untainted millions. This amounts to punishment”. View more
2023-08-14Roland Routh Defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali has succeeded in getting his client off on a murder charge in the Windhoek Regional Court. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Shikati (Chief) Boniface Shufu of the Mayeyi community in the Zambezi region says the slow pace at which projects are implemented in areas within his jurisdiction requires urgent interventions. View more
2023-08-14Max Heinrich The Namibian police women division in the Oshana region has made it a mission to ensure that women in uniform are uplifted and empowered within the workforce. View more
2023-08-11Festus Hamalwa Omukulupe weedula 75, pamwe novaneumbo laye ove li monghuwo i na onghambe, tava longelwa omunyonena koshiluli osho sha xwika po nokaanda koilya. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Omayuva womasuviro nga zu ko Otjiuaneho kanaa tja hitirwe nozohiva nozongoma porwazo uriri nungwari omivanda vyatjo vya ri avya yarwa oviyao vyomiti novengi ave tjakaṋa omurari watjo otja tji va yakurire omuniovita mongamburiro nokutja ma kapitire po. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Orata yOkarukondwa kOmatoororero ka Mongua, PK Kazongominja, ma kwambere ko ozorata zovirata vyotukondwa nozongomainde okuungura kumwe na pamwe novaungure vyovirata mbi. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent India’s central bank left interest rates unchanged yesterday but warned that higher food prices, caused in part by extreme weather, had impacted household budgets and halted a downward inflation trend. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Israeli forces yesterday shot dead a Palestinian militant in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials and a relative of the deceased said, as the army reported “counterterrorism activity” in the area. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent The death toll from a wildfire which turned a historic Hawaiian town to ashes has risen to 36 people, officials said Wednesday. View more
2023-08-11Strauss Lunyangwe Some 17 years ago, Kalie Nakale decided to take off his army uniform and jump full-time into a world where a picture tells a thousand words. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Asian markets were mixed yesterday ahead of much-anticipated US inflation data, which comes against a backdrop of renewed concerns that the Federal Reserve could announce another interest rate hike before the end of the year. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Britain will host an international energy security summit next year, the government announced yesterday, inviting big oil-producing nations and companies, but also focusing on net zero. View more
2023-08-11Staff Reporter Dimension Data Namibia, a systems integration and information and communications technology solutions provider, recently won the Fortinet SADC Top Performing Partner of the Year 2022 Award. View more
2023-08-11Maihapa Ndjavera The Japanese government’s increased interest in Africa’s rare earth minerals, particularly lithium and cobalt, resulted in an agreement being signed with Namibia this week, which aims to enhance mining sector cooperation. View more
2023-08-11Staff Reporter In an era that seeks to propel small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the forefront of economic recovery, Nedbank Namibia and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) yesterday solidified a blossoming partnership. View more
2023-08-11Edgar Brandt Osino Resources, the Canadian mining company exploring for gold in the Karibib area since 2017, this week announced the detection of significant gold deposits at its Eureka greenfields exploration. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent The Premier League is investigating potential financial rule breaches at Chelsea under Roman Abramovich’s ownership, CEO Richard Masters told Britain’s Times newspaper. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Anthony Joshua is clear that boxing faces a doping problem, but the former world heavyweight champion is uncertain whether longer bans are an ideal solution. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent IN efforts to empower young athletes, Debmarine Namibia provided sponsorship worth N$70 000 to the Ronald Stigga Ketjijere Football Academy in Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa region on Tuesday. View more
2023-08-11Staff Reporter THE Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, has announced the appointment of members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) National Project Technical Working Committee (TWC). View more
2023-08-11Reverend Jan Scholtz IT IS an age-old question: What is the perfect time for a leader to step down and hand over the reins to others? When has a leader overstepped their efficient capacity? View more
2023-08-11Correspondent In classrooms worldwide, teachers encounter a variety of behaviours from their students. Some are attentive, eager to learn and actively participate in class discussions, while others may seem disinterested or daydreaming. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent In recent months, since the Supreme Court ruling in the Digashu case, Namibia has witnessed expressions of mixed emotions and opinions with reference to the Supreme Court ruling that the term ‘spouse’ in Section 2(1)(c) of the Immigration Control Act 7 of 1993 is to be interpreted to include same-sex spouses who are lawfully married in another country. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent The socio-economic difficulties that our dear country, Namibia, is currently experiencing must be solved by all of us. Although it is simple to criticise our leaders, it is important to understand that they cannot change our country on their own. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Bureaucrats and politicians’ inability to coordinate their activities efficiently as well as the lack of collective action had been the downfall of Namibia's public service systems. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent I AM writing on behalf of thousands of voting masses and the voiceless people of the Okankolo and Eengodi constituencies in the mighty and vast Oshikoto region in northern Namibia. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent WHEN trending pops up in our minds as Namibians, the first questions that come to mind are … What’s new in music, fashion, and technology? What are people up to now? View more
2023-08-11Correspondent THE continued revelations of crumbling health infrastructure and dwindling levels of care should be addressed as a matter of urgency View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Training and capacity development are the backbone of public service institutions, associated with improving both employee performance and productivity. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent The respondent was employed by the appellant as a ‘skipper’ on its vessels between the periods 16 October 2002 to 15 December 2011 when his employment was terminated, allegedly for operational and economic reasons. On 13 March 2012, the respondent, in terms of ss 82(7) and 86 of the Labour Act, 2007, referred a dispute of unfair dismissal (retrenchment) to the Office of the Labour Commissioner for View more
2023-08-11Carlos Kambaekwa Born Bonifaciu Papu Matingu on 24 January 1970 in the then Zairian capital Léopoldville, now Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, young Papu started playing competitive football at a very young age — 16 to be precise — for Congolese giants Malibu Football Club. View more
2023-08-11Maurice Kambukwe With less than a year left before the All-Africa Games take centre stage, Namibian athletes are intensifying their training as the Namibia Sports Commission boosts their preparation for various sports codes by providing them with funding towards their preps. View more
2023-08-11Maurice Kambukwe Action in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) will continue with rounds nine and 10 of the 2023 season this weekend, with the northern derbies taking centre stage at Ogongo College in the Omusati region. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent NAMIBIA Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has announced a 50% discount at its Ai-Ais Hotsprings and Spa, Hardap Dam Resort, Gross Barmen, Popa Falls, Namib Naukluft, and Waterberg until the end of October. View more
2023-08-11Albertina Nakale The country’s two border posts at Ngoma and Katima Mulilo, as well as other legal entry points in the Zambezi region, recorded a total of 225 340 entries and 214 892 departures since August last year. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the nation to safeguard against tendencies of using culture to bring divisions. View more
2023-08-11Eveline de Klerk Discrepancies in bank charges concerning loans and despotic increases on defaulting consumers were some of the concerns raised at a public consultation on the proposed Consumer Credit Bill, an exercise spearheaded by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa). View more
2023-08-11John Muyamba While maintaining the strategic importance of the Windhoek to Rundu flight, Fly Namibia managing director André Compion says it is not commercially viable due to a lack of support. View more
2023-08-11Roland Routh ANTONIUS Semete, who was accused of murdering his 33-year-old uncle by hitting him with an axe handle on the head and fracturing his skull earlier this year, was convicted of murder with direct intent read with the provisions of Combating of Domestic Violence Act. View more
2023-08-11Edward Mumbuu Next year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections will be a tight contest, separating pretenders from contenders. View more
2023-08-11John Muyamba Chinese businesswoman Stina Wu is accused of leaving over 30 clients ‘homeless’ after her company failed to deliver houses they are currently paying for. View more
2023-08-11Taimi Haihambo Several lawyers failed to appear in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court yesterday to defend their clients due to the lack of water in Ongwediva since Wednesday. View more
2023-08-11Roland Routh “The prevalence of the offence of murder – and, in particular, killing of vulnerable babies – is indicative of a morally-bankrupt society, where parents fail to take their responsibilities.” View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Republican Party President Henk Mudge yesterday urged the ministry of education and school boards to reject the teaching of gender identity in primary schools. View more
2023-08-11Maria Sheya THE Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has returned to the High Court to once again challenge media ombudsman John Nakuta for handling a “meritless, frivolous and malicious” complaint lodged against the broadcaster by the Economic Social Justice Trust, where he is a trustee. View more
2023-08-10Max Heinrich Ekwatafano pokati kopilifi yaShana novakwashiwana vomoitukulwa ya yooloka ola shunifa oimbuluma pedu moshitukulwa ashishe. View more
2023-08-10Taimi Haihambo Okamatyona keedula nhee oka xupa moshiponga shomundilo eshi ka xwika po eumbo lavo alishe mwa kwatelwa ongadjo yeumbo. View more
2023-08-10Festus Hamalwa Omuxungimwenyo moshipangelo shaShakati Victoria Hauwanga ota ti ovalumenhu vahapu kave hole oku ka konga omakwafo kovaxungimwenyo ngeenge ve na omaupyakadi unene tuu momakwatafano opaihole. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent A lottery player in the US state of Florida won a record US$1.58 billion (N$29.5 billion) Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, the lottery announced. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent With cruise bookings seeing a resurgence after the Covid pandemic caused luxury liners to mothball, a Finnish shipyard is putting the final touches on what will be the world’s largest cruise ship. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent Mitsubishi Motors will celebrate the global debut of its all-new compact SUV at the 30th GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show which started today. Ahead of the world premiere, the company revealed the exterior design of the all-new compact SUV. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent It is human nature that drivers find themselves operating a vehicle aggressively or becoming easily irritated by other drivers on the road. View more
2023-08-10Staff Reporter Isuzu Motors has launched a new value-oriented version of its mu-X seven-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), in the form of the all-new 1.9 LS 4x2 AT. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent Asian markets fluctuated yesterday after data showing China slipped into deflation compounded worries about the world number two economy’s faltering post-Covid recovery. View more
2023-08-10Staff Reporter The latest air cargo markets data for June 2023 from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows the smallest year-over-year contraction in demand since February 2022. View more
2023-08-10Maihapa Ndjavera Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has urged newly appointed board members and management at state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to focus on matters that drive economic revival. Speaking at Monday’s inauguration of board members, Iipumbu said there is no room nor time to waste on unimportant issues. View more
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