2024-04-25Staff Report 2 WATCH| The Khomas region and China’s Jiangsu province on Monday signed an agreement to deepen cooperation ties in the execution of developmental cooperation highlighted in their agreement.. View more
2024-04-25Staff Report 2 Namibian boxer Fillipus ‘Energy’ Nghitumbwa, and his Chinese opponent, Dekang Wang, hit the gym yesterday at MariGold Hotel, preparing for their upcoming WBO International fight at Ramatex this Saturday. View more
2024-04-25Staff Report 2 WATCH | Barry Rukoro throws his hat in the ring to contest for the National Unity Democratic Organisation presidency later this year in the latest edition of On The Spot with Edward Mumbuu. Catch the full episode tomorrow on all New Era platforms. View more
2024-04-25Festus Hamalwa Vahapu otava tange omunawino woikwambaanga moshilongo Tomas Koneka Iindji onga a li omulumenhu omunambili, e hole okuyambidida ovanangeshefa. View more
2024-04-25Victoria Immanuel Osikola Uukwiyoongwe Combined ndjoka yi li ookilometa 15 okuza mOshakati oyi na aalongwa oyendji kaaye na oongaku omanga yamwe yaa na omizalo dhosikola. View more
2024-04-25Victoria Immanuel Aakiintu aagundjuka mboka haya landitha omalutu gawo pOkandjengedi otaya ti omahokololo gawo omawinayi nomasithahoni ashike ogoshili. View more
2024-04-25Maurice Kambukwe With less than 92 days left before the Olympic Games kick off in Paris, France, Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) secretary general Joan Smit has assured the nation that more spots are within reach for Namibian athletes as qualification deadlines approach. View more
2024-04-25Correspondent The Boni Paulino-led faction of Black Africa (BA) has decided not to appeal the judgement by High Court judge Herman Oosthuizen delivered on 5 April 2024. View more
2024-04-25Correspondent Youthful football player Godwin Mario Beukes (17) has his eyes set on one day winning the most coveted African Cup of Nations (Afcon) trophy. View more
2024-04-25Staff Reporter Organisers of the Nedbank XCO National Cross-Country championship set for the weekend at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe in Windhoek say preparations are progressing well. View more
2024-04-25Correspondent Chairperson of Namibia Schools Sports Union (NSSU) in Omaheke region Ivo Mate said there is a great need for creating programmes for para-athletes in the region. View more
2024-04-25Correspondent Iran has reduced its military footprint in Syria after a succession of strikes blamed on Israel, a source close to Iran-backed militant group Hezbollah and a war monitor said Wednesday. View more
2024-04-25Correspondent Israel pounded Gaza with air strikes and artillery fire in its war against Hamas on Wednesday after the US Congress approved US$13 billion in military aid. View more
2024-04-25Correspondent Roads turned into gushing rivers and homes swamped by waist-high muddy waters: storms and flash floods wreaked devastation across the Kenyan capital Nairobi on yesterday, claiming at least four lives. View more
2024-04-25Staff Reporter The Hyundai Motor Company has launched the world’s first application of a Nano Cooling Film, a revolutionary vehicle window tint that offers a significant improvement in interior cooling performance, compared to conventional tint films. View more
2024-04-25Staff Reporter Owing to an inherent shifting landscape of MTC’s products, and responding to changing market demands, MTC Namibia has introduced three new offerings to the market, namely Aweh YoVoice, Aweh YoData and Aweh Ultra that offer more value and flexibility. View more
2024-04-25Correspondent London’s stock market zoomed to another record peak yesterday in a broad-based global rally fuelled by easing Middle East tensions, bright earnings and hopes of falling interest rates as inflation slows. View more
2024-04-25Staff Reporter Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) has appointed two seasoned Namibian professionals, Victoria Pieters and Titus Kanyanda, to its team. Pieters assumes the role of head of human resources, while Kanyanda has been appointed as the finance manager. View more
2024-04-25Staff Reporter Trustco Group Holdings Limited (Trustco) on Tuesday announced its acquisition of an additional 11.35% interest in Legal Shield Holdings Limited (Legal Shield) from Riskowitz Value Fund LP (RVF) for N$468 million. View more
2024-04-25Maihapa Ndjavera Mines minister Tom Alweendo yesterday said Namibians should not perpetuate a sense of entitlement, as in a “you owe me” attitude. View more
2024-04-25Correspondent A Belgian man with a very rare metabolic condition that causes his body to produce alcohol had a drink-driving charge against him dismissed in court on Monday. View more
2024-04-25Edward Mumbuu With less than two months before the National Unity Democratic Organisation heads for internal elections, the party is at sixes and sevens regarding contestants for the top post. View more
2024-04-25Limba Mupetami A source has revealed that the sports ministry has put pen to paper to lease a new building for N$1 million per month over the next three years, despite internal opposition. View more
2024-04-25Eveline de Klerk Cheers of triumph erupted in the Walvis Bay council chambers Tuesday evening when the council resolved to terminate the services of RedForce debt-collection management. View more
2024-04-25Festus Hamalwa Humble, hardworking and fair are but a few words being used to describe the late Tomas Koneka Iindji, a seasoned banking executive who died on Tuesday. View more
2024-04-25Maria Sheya Rundu woodcarvers have approached the Windhoek High Court after the town council allegedly sidelined their application to purchase a piece of land they have been operating on for nearly 34 years. View more
2024-04-25Correspondent Otjozondjupa regional health director Gebhardo Timotheus has described the shortage of ambulances in the region as reaching crisis level. View more
2024-04-25Victoria Immanuel Namibian Police chief Joseph Shikongo says they have started discussions with the safety ministry and the Namibian Correctional Services on how to address overcrowding in police cells in Namibia. View more
2024-04-25Correspondent Ovambanderu traditional authority (OTA) chief Eben Tjozohongo Nguvauva says the commencement of construction works at their Tallismanus community office marks an exciting next chapter to bring services closer to the people. View more
2024-04-25Paheja Siririka Health executive director Ben Nangombe says there are no affected batches of Benylin cough syrup in Namibia, and those in the country are safe for consumption. View more
2024-04-25Eveline de Klerk Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni says the government has recorded significant progress in terms of decentralising services from ministries to regional councils throughout the country. View more
2024-04-25Steven Klukowski Political, technical and administrative heads recently called Keetmanshoop’s Krönlein residents to a community meeting in efforts to reach common grounds on key issues in the best interest of the southern town. View more
2024-04-24Victoria Immanuel Omukulupe gwomimvo 89, okwa mangwa po koshitopolwa shaMusati sho anuwa a kala nokukwata koonkondo omutekulu gwe gwomimvo 14. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent Komufala woGreen Hydrogen moNamibia James Mnyupe, okwa hafela oilonga yogreen hydrogen ya longwa komukunda Daures oo u li pamufika wodoolopa. View more
2024-04-24Victoria Immanuel Omulumentu gwomimvo 21 ota mono uuhaku moshipangelo shaShakati sho anuwa a yahwa komusita gwongeleka t yi ithanwa Kakonda mOsoondaha. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent Omupeviminista guuthikepamwe wuukashikekookantu, ekandulepo lyoluhepo nonkalonawa Bernadette Jagger, okwa li a indile opo ku longelwe kumwe noshigwana ashihe nelalalkano ku kwashilipalekwe kutya oshikwiila shepangelo otashi longithwa ngaashi sha nuninwa, ano okuyambulapo oohandimwe ye li moluhepo lwamatutu. View more
2024-04-24Limba Mupetami A fierce battle for the Golden Boot Award in the 2023/4 Debmarine Namibia Premiership has emerged between African Stars' Willy ‘Awillo’ Stephanus and Rewaldo Prins of Khomas Nampol. View more
2024-04-24Maurice Kambukwe Barry Rukoro, the former Namibia Football Association (NFA) secretary general, may be making a comeback to football after a hiatus of over three years, albeit in a role yet to be disclosed. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent The European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) confirmed yesterday that it will examine the appeal of double Olympic champion Caster Semenya against regulations requiring female athletes with high testosterone levels to take medication on 15 May. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent Paris Saint-Germain coach Luis Enrique said yesterday that he was chasing history as the club bids for the treble of Ligue 1, Champions League, and French Cup trophies this season. View more
2024-04-24Maurice Kambukwe Charles Lohmann, the captain of the Namibia amateur golf team, said the team is prepared, but was adamant about not burdening themselves with undue pressure. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent The Okamatapati division stream under the auspices of Namibia Football Association’s Okakarara third division league produced goals galore over the weekend in the third and fourth round matches. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent The second edition of the Opuwo Mayoral Cup competition, which took place at the Newman Katuta Sports stadium in Opuwo last weekend, comprised football, netball, tug of war and athletics teams from various parts of the country. View more
2024-04-24Limba Mupetami The Namibian U/20 national rugby team is scheduled to face host Zimbabwe today in a Barthés Trophy match at the Old Georgians Sports Club in Harare, Zimbabwe. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent The African Boy Child Foundation, founded by Levos Ekandjo, is a non-profit organisation aimed at addressing challenges faced by boys and men in the community. View more
2024-04-24Pricilla Mukokobi The Institute of Public Policy Research (IPPR) donated 1 000 copies of a book worth N$300 000 to the education ministry on Monday. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent Various schools accompanied by the Namibia Correctional Services brass band on Monday marched across town to the Jan Möhr Secondary School in Windhoek to commemorate Earth Day. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent Schlumberger Oilfield, an oil and gas servicing company based in Angola, will recruit graduates from various institutions in Namibia after a recruitment aptitude test held at Triumphant College in Windhoek yesterday. View more
2024-04-24Ruben Kapimbi Ndjambi was a war prisoner who hashed out at Shark Island after being ambuscaded by the German troopers at Omatupa. His lips were coiled inwardly fabling the anger towards the soldiers whipping his sore back. His cheeks had holes as deep as potholes. View more
2024-04-24Pricilla Mukokobi The melodious sounds of symphonic street music will fill the air on Saturday, as 80 children and youth from multiple orchestras and groups will be performing at the Old Mutual Towers along Independence Avenue in Windhoek. View more
2024-04-24Staff Reporter The Nust High-Tech Transfer Plaza Select (HTTPS) will be buzzing with activity this Friday when the second edition of the Impact Lab Innovation Challenge takes place. View more
2024-04-24Otniel Hembapu Namibia’s strategic food reserves across the country are running dry at an alarming pace and on the verge of putting the country in an acute food shortage crisis at household and industrial levels. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent Like the proverbial cat with nine lives, veteran politician Martin Lukato has cemented himself as a permanent feature in Namibian politics. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent Stepping out from the shadows of his humble beginnings in the small village of Epunguwe in the Opuwo rural constituency, Nelson Mburura’s journey to graduation is nothing short of a coming-of-age tale, marked by extraordinary tenacity and the will to succeed. View more
2024-04-24Roland Routh State Advocate Basson Lilungwe is asking Windhoek High Court Judge Philanda Christiaan to sentence a man, convicted of bludgeoning his girlfriend and mother of his child to death with an axe handle, to 30 years in jail. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent The Khomas region and China’s Jiangsu province on Monday signed an agreement to deepen developmental cooperation highlighted in their agreement. View more
2024-04-24Roland Routh Former senior police officer attached to the Women and Child Protection Unit in Keetmanshoop, Morgan Brian Plaatje, yesterday pleaded guilty to a charge of murder. View more
2024-04-24Correspondent The late liberation struggle veteran Ida Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros son Michael Jimmy has described his mother as a beacon of strength and courage, whose legacy resonates through generations. View more
2024-04-24Roland Routh A Pakistani national, convicted of rape and trafficking in persons, is appealing his conviction and sentence in the Windhoek High Court. View more
2024-04-24Maihapa Ndjavera The juggernaut that Namibia’s green hydrogen industry has been touted is moving closer to fruition after one of the four pilot projects, the Daures Green Hydrogen Village (DGHV) nears the end of its pilot phase. View more
2024-04-24Staff Reporter Trigon Metals, a publicly-traded Canadian exploration and development entity, has reported significant copper and silver discoveries in its latest exploration campaign in Namibia. View more
2024-04-23Victoria Immanuel Omupolisi gwomulumentu koshitopolwa shaKavango shokuuninginino ota tumbalekelwa iilonga ye yuufule sho a li a yambidhidha omukiintu okupulumuthila ohanona ye popate mpoka a li e li ta kambadhala okulefa a ye koshipangelo. View more
2024-04-23Victoria Immanuel Kakututu komatanga gopolisi Joseph Shikongo okwa ti oye li petameko lyoonkundwa okuyapo noondholongo dhi ikalekelwa opo mboka ya holoka mompangu yaa tulwe mumwe. View more
2024-04-23Correspondent Omupresidente gwongu yedhina Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Bernadus Swartbooi okwa ti ongundu yawo otayi tsu iilyaalyaka mboka ye li miikumungu ya nika edhengelo lyondhi peho, na inai fa oSwapo. View more
2024-04-23Correspondent Havanas ǂnaumâiǁanǁguib di ǁanǂgāsaben ge ǁîn ǁaegu mîǁguiba ū tsî ǀhûǁarebesen ra sîsenū ǂkhari-omdi khôahâde kuru tsî ge !anu!anu. View more
2024-04-23Limba Mupetami A delegation from Namibia led by sports minister Agnes Tjongarero is presently in Madrid, Spain, touring the Real Madrid Foundation’s Football School as part of the agreement signed with Cadilu Fishing on behalf of the Real Madrid Foundation. View more
2024-04-23Limba Mupetami Namibian amateur boxers clinched gold and four bronze medals at the just-ended inaugural Mandela African Boxing Cup, which took place at the International Convention Centre in Durban, South Africa. View more
2024-04-23Maurice Kambukwe The Namibia National Olympic Committee (NNOC) held a send-off ceremony yesterday for three groups of gymnasts who will be competing in various events abroad. View more
2024-04-23Strauss Lunyangwe The Telecom Sports Grounds in Windhoek hosted the U/15 group matches of the MTC HopSol Youth League over the weekend. View more
2024-04-23Staff Reporter In efforts to fight inequality and support underprivileged students, Paheye Primary School in Omaruru received a major boost this past weekend when the Deon Hotto Foundation donated football and netball kits, stationery supplies and a laptop. View more
2024-04-23Staff Reporter Namibia’s Alex Miller and South Africa’s Lilian Baber won the elite men’s and women’s races in the 2024 Nedbank Namibia XC1 series that were held at the IJG Trails in Windhoek on Saturday. View more
2024-04-23Correspondent Let me first take this opportunity to thank the New Era newspaper through its AgriToday segment for granting me the honour of being the face and voice of the “Talk to the Vet” column, which is a new addition to the agriculture pages. View more
2024-04-23Correspondent Poor rain showers have been observed across the country and most farmers are now heavily reliant on irrigation methods to bolster their crop production, especially the growth of maize, sorghum and pearl millet (mahangu). View more
2024-04-23Correspondent Tomas Nikanor, a 29-year-old passionate rabbit farmer, shares that the secret to becoming a successful rabbit farmer lies in knowing all the traits and habits of rabbits, and not necessarily in putting up fancy infrastructure for production. View more
2024-04-23Otniel Hembapu Low levels of production and lack of access to lucrative markets saw Namibia importing 889 tonnes of avocados worth over N$16.4 million in the final quarter of last year, which represents an increase from the 756 tonnes valued at N$14.5 million imported in 2022. View more
2024-04-23Correspondent Hong Kong yesterday started phasing in a ban on disposable plastic products across restaurants and businesses, setting a six-month deadline for the city to eliminate plastic cutlery and other materials before risking fines. View more
2024-04-23Staff Reporter The Capricorn Corner building, Capricorn Group’s state-of-the-art office facilities in Klein Windhoek, recently earned EDGE Advanced green building certification, which is recognised by the International Finance Corporation (IFC), the private sector arm of the World Bank Group. View more
2024-04-23Correspondent The Swapo Party is at a crossroads, with its leader Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah facing her sternest test yet. View more
2024-04-23Eveline de Klerk Pressure is increasingly mounting on the Walvis Bay municipality to sever ties with debt collector RedForce, as some councillors have now joined the anti-RedForce brigade. View more
2024-04-23Maihapa Ndjavera Members of parliament have taken issue with a paltry 5% royalty rate that Namibia receives from domestic mining operations. View more
2024-04-23Correspondent The Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna) will interrogate the government’s actions on economic transformation, job-creation and resource redistribution at its upcoming elective congress. View more
2024-04-23Maria Sheya The Windhoek High Court has ordered the education ministry to hand over its full investigation report into the alleged malpractice to a northern school as it fights to keep its doors open. View more
2024-04-23Paheja Siririka Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula says although the total number of Tuberculosis (TB) cases are low, they remain the leading cause of death among people living with HIV. View more
2024-04-23Correspondent Swapo top brass in Omaheke have come out swinging, condemning the recent comments by Popular Democratic Movement president McHenry Venaani referring to their presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as a “pensioner”. View more
2024-04-23Correspondent Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi says his party fires those in leadership roles when they are involved in corrupt practices, unlike the ruling party Swapo. View more
2024-04-23Edgar Brandt The Portuguese company, Galp Energia, which recently discovered more oil in the Orange Basin offshore Namibia, estimates their hydrocarbon resource could hold 10 billion barrels or more of good quality oil View more
2024-04-23Correspondent Asian markets rose yesterday, clawing back some of last week’s losses, as Middle East worries subsided and traders looked ahead to the release of key US inflation data and corporate earnings. View more
2024-04-22Maurice Kambukwe African Stars, the defending champions of the Debmarine Premier League, delayed their title march after playing to a 0-all draw against close rival Ongos FC at Independence stadium in the capital. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent Bernardo Silva fired Manchester City back into the FA Cup final as the Portugal midfielder’s late strike sealed the holders’ 1-0 win against Chelsea at Wembley on Saturday. View more
2024-04-22Maurice Kambukwe This past weekend, basketball fans in the capital were treated to some explosive action in the Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) League. View more
2024-04-22Staff Reporter THE Namibian Under-20 national rugby team lost 28-34 to Kenya’s Chipu, in their opening match of the Barthes Trophy, staged at Harare, Zimbabwe. View more
2024-04-22Maurice Kambukwe A HISTORIC moment awaits Namibia’s top amateur golfers as they are set to compete in the first-ever All-Africa Junior Amateur Championship this week. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent The Gaza war is speeding up Israel’s “annexation” of the Palestinian economy, say analysts, who argue it has been hobbled for decades by agreements that followed the Oslo peace accords. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent At least 58 people going to a funeral died after their overloaded river boat capsized in the Central African Republic’s (CAR’s) capital Bangui, the head of civil protection said on Saturday. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent With a 19-gun cannon salute and a religious ceremony, Kenya on Saturday paid a military tribute to its army chief who died in a helicopter accident this week. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent Oil prices rallied and equities sank Friday as reports said explosions had been heard in Iran and Syria, fuelling fears of an escalation of the Middle East crisis after last weekend’s missile attack on Israel by Tehran. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent Norway’s sovereign wealth fund, the world’s largest, posted a gain of more than US$100 billion in the first quarter amid the global stock market recovery, itsaid last week. View more
2024-04-22Staff Reporter Rössing Uranium extended a helping hand to the Namibian Police in the Erongo region, by assisting with the servicing of their cars. View more
2024-04-22Staff Reporter THE Canadian company exploring for oil and gas in north-eastern Namibia, Reconnaissance Energy Africa (ReconAfrica), announced last week plans for drilling its first Naingopo exploration well in the Damara Fold Belt in June 2024. View more
2024-04-22Staff Reporter After being shown round the world since its premiere in New York City in 2022, the documentary ‘A Story of Bones’ will now be screened in the hometown of the lead protagonist, Namibian-born Annina van Neel. View more
2024-04-22Pricilla Mukokobi “WE are the amalgamation of colour, tribe and texture. A creed perched from the same blood that speaks. In our streets, life can be slippery, but there is a unity we must meet if we are to succeed.” View more
2024-04-22Prof Makala Lilemba The devil’s claw, whose scientific name is harpagophytum procumbens, is native to Southern Africa, and gets its name from the tiny hooks that cover its fruit. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent As we mourn a veteran of the Namibian liberation struggle Ida Jimmy !Ha-Eiros, who died on 3 April this year, I reflect on our days at Gobabis in 1979. View more
2024-04-22Roland Routh DIAMOND mining giant Namdeb has approached the Windhoek High Court to interdict the Landless People’s Movement and its leaders from publishing “defamatory” statements about its directors, managers and staff on social media. View more
2024-04-22Eveline de Klerk Visas upon arrival will now also be issued at the Walvis Bay harbour to simplify travel logistics for both tourists and business visitors. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent Francois Xoagub (48) accused of the murder of his wife, at Grootfontein earlier this month, succumbed Friday afternoon to injuries he sustained in an alleged suicide attempt. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent The European Union has allocated a combined N$320 million to the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture and the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, aimed at supporting early childhood development and pre-primary education. View more
2024-04-22Roland Routh Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya this week struck an urgent application in which Africure Pharmaceuticals wanted the High Court to interdict the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) and the health ministry from entering a contract with any supplier of Anti-Retroviral (ARV) medication. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent FIRST Lady Sustjie Mbumba says Namibians experience inequalities based on gender, age, education, employment and wealth, and that where there is one inequality, there are often multiple other inequalities. View more
2024-04-22Otniel Hembapu AS part of its ongoing efforts to resettle, integrate and create economic opportunities for hundreds of returning Batswana of Namibian descent, the Namibian government has to date spent close to N$59 million to acquire five farms for their relocation. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent The Namibian Police in the Oshana region have recovered a total of 57 vehicles stolen both in Angola and Namibia since 2022. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent The African Aquaculture Company (ACC) is expected to provide about 5 000 jobs through direct and indirect beneficiation, full production, in-house and services, logistics and construction. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent President Nangolo Mbumba says he expects uniformed forces, during this election year, to continue preserving and protecting Namibia’s hard-won freedom and peace, noting that there may be some elements who would try and seize the moment of political campaigns to sow seeds of division by instigating violence. View more
2024-04-22Otniel Hembapu THE Namibian government has strongly condemned the United States’ decision to veto a draft resolution at the UN Security Council (UNSC), which urgently sought to grant the State of Palestine full membership of the United Nations. View more
2024-04-22Edgar Brandt THE Payment Association of Namibia (PAN) and nine registered commercial banks are being investigated for alleged collaboration regarding interchange fees. View more
2024-04-22Correspondent Local coach Henk Botha said Saturday’s result in which Christine Mboma finished eighth and last in the women’s 100 metres (m) race at the Kip Keino Classic Continental Tour was not the result they wanted. View more
2024-04-19Maurice Kambukwe Various teams have hailed the organisers of the PstBet Namibia Football Association (NFA) Cup, saying the tournament will create more opportunities for players to showcase their talents. View more
2024-04-19Limba Mupetami With only three matches remaining for Debmarine Namibia Premier League clubs, it is the moment of truth as to which club has what it takes to claim the trophy. View more
2024-04-19Carlos Kambaekwa WHEN the world-renowned American country and pop music singer and astute songwriter Jim Reeves penned the lyrics of his gospel hit song, “This World is Not Our Permanent Home,” the popular mellow baritone-voice singer must have had Reho Falcon Rugby Club in mind. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent Following a recent High Court decision in favour of the Thomas Adams-led Black Africa (BA) executive committee, the team’s supporters' club will be gathering at Immanuel Shifidi Secondary School in Katutura on Sunday to deliberate on the judgment and chart the way forward. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent Omaheke’s athletic zones will assemble in competition against each other in the regional games tomorrow at the Legare Stadium in Gobabis. View more
2024-04-19Staff Reporter The Namibia Cycling Federation and Rock & Rut Cycling Club are set to host the 2024 Nedbank XC1 International Cycling Union (UCI) C1 and UCI Junior Series XCO races tomorrow at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent The Security Council vote on the Palestinians’ bid to become a full member state of the United Nations was expected to occur yesterday or today, diplomats said, as discussions continued. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent The United States said on Wednesday it will snap back sanctions on Venezuela’s crucial oil industry after President Nicolas Maduro’s government continued its repression of opponents. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent Beijing yesterday accused the United States of hypocrisy in response to accusations by president Joe Biden that China is “xenophobic” and “cheating” on trade. “I would like to ask him: are you talking about China or the US itself?” foreign ministry spokesman Lin Jian said when asked about the comments. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent MANADO (Indonesia) - Indonesian rescuers raced to evacuate thousands of people yesterday after a volcano erupted five times, forcing authorities to close a nearby airport and issue a warning about falling debris that could cause a tsunami. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent The deadly heatwave that hit Africa’s Sahel region in early April would not have occurred without human-induced climate change, according to a study by the World Weather Attribution (WWA) group published yesterday. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent A drought that pushed millions of people into hunger across southern Africa has been driven mostly by the El Nino weather pattern -- not climate change, scientists said yesterday. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent Burkina Faso has expelled three French diplomats for “subversive activities”, according to a foreign ministry note seen by AFP yesterday, in a further sign of mounting tensions between the African state and its former colonial master. View more
2024-04-19Festus Hamalwa Omupresidente Nangolo Mbumba okwa ti omalelo opamifyuululwakalo otaa dana onghadangala yakula moshiwana okukaleke po efimano lomifyuululwakalo. View more
2024-04-19Victoria Immanuel Aakulupe yamwe otaya nyenyeta ya themenenenwa po komaupyakadhi momagumbo sho yamwe yomaanona yawo ye li koondoolopa nokomaushimba itaye ya yambidhidha, omanga ye ya thigila omaluvalo gawo. View more
2024-04-19NSK FOR years, I’ve written about events in Namibia. For years, I made it a point to contextualise what the perfect event should look like. View more
2024-04-19Staff Reporter The Franco-Namibian Cultural Centre (FNCC) proudly announces a spectacular tribute concert, honouring the legendary King of Rumba, Papa Wemba. View more
2024-04-19Pricilla Mukokobi The Yeshua Experience Tour concert will take place tomorrow at the Jesus Centre Family Church in Okuryangava with the goal of uplifting spirits and establishing a strong spiritual connection through music. View more
2024-04-19Karlos Naimwhaka In the annals of human history, there exists a whispered secret, a hidden key to greatness and vitality that has resonated through the ages. View more
2024-04-19Staff Reporter MultiChoice Namibia teamed up with famed South African director, producer and KykNET commissioning editor Muneera Sallies to host a masterclass for women in the local film and TV industry, themed: “Owning your professional space”. View more
2024-04-19Paheja Siririka Mixology: The art and study of preparing, inventing and serving mixed drinks into cocktails; the in-depth study of the craft of mixing drinks. The art dates back to 1948. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent Sub-Saharan Africa, home to diverse cultures, abundant resources and dynamic economies, is a region of immense potential. However, amidst its promise lies a landscape fraught with risks that demand attention and initiative-taking strategies. View more
2024-04-19Staff Reporter Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) was recently awarded with the Overall Highest Trader Revenue Contribution award for 2023. The award from the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) showcases the NBL’s tax compliance and overall positive contribution to the development of the local economy. View more
2024-04-19Staff Reporter Delegates are in for a treat as the line-up of speakers for the upcoming Namibia International Energy Conference 2024 (NIEC 2024) is unveiled. With the countdown to the 6th edition of NIEC 2024 underway, anticipation builds as renowned figures from the energy, investment, finance and sustainability sectors prepare to take the stage. View more
2024-04-19Prof Jairos Kangira IN the spirit of encouraging both the young and the old to attain higher education, I find this season of graduation ceremonies at different universities and colleges most appropriate to tell the nation about Honourable Peya Mushelenga’s academic feat mesmerised teachers graduating with the postgraduate diploma in education at Sunshine Private College last week. View more
2024-04-19Reverend Jan Scholtz THE rise in the number of street kids has reached alarming proportions. Due to poor living conditions at home and the inaccessibility of a means of livelihood, many young people have been pushed onto the streets. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent Private schools are established as per Article 20 of the Constitution of the Republic of Namibia. The article gives the right to any person to open and operate a private school and to finance such school from his or her own resources. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent In the dynamic kingdom of leadership, where the fate of organisations hinges on the decisions of those at the helm, the complex dance between personal aspirations and organisational objectives forms the very fabric of success or downfall. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent As we approach the national elections, many Namibians will be contemplating to which political party or independent candidates they will pledge their support because this year’s elections will be tightly contested between political parties and independent candidates. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent In May 2019, Saima Mushimba was arrested at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital. She had impersonated herself as a medical intern who studied in Russia and was stationed at the hospital’s casualty ward. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent ONE of the most serious societal problems with harmful effects on Namibian society today is alcohol and drug abuse. It involves harmful use of these intoxicating substances. View more
2024-04-19Staff Reporter IT is a mammoth task to identify a single spot where Namibians from all walks of life can happily converge. However, the kapana stalls at Single Quarters, right in the heart of Katutura, is that place. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent Some civil servants would stop at nothing when given the opportunity to blow their horns, and they would sing like canaries at the drop of a hat. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent NAMIBIA’S international hunting permits increased by more than 600 in 2023, according to the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism’s official statistics. View more
2024-04-19Otniel Hembapu Ombu cultural village remainsone of Namibia’s truly living Oveherero heritage sites, where the culture, history and ways of life of the Ovaherero people are on full display. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent While female lawmakers in Namibia constitute 50% of the National Assembly and 14% of the National Council, the figures have not translated into tangible benefits for women and minority groups in general. View more
2024-04-19Maihapa Ndjavera Members of Parliament have advised finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi to put on hold all controversial clauses in the Financial Institutions Markets Act (FIMA). These include the seemingly contentious pension preservation clause. View more
2024-04-19Paheja Siririka For Namibia to realise the Universal Health Coverage dream, it must continue prioritising investment in primary healthcare (PHC), which serves as the foundation of a comprehensive and responsive health system. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent Linda McLeod, consultant at the Namibian Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), has encouraged policymakers to address the unequal distribution of wealth from the oil and gas sector. View more
2024-04-19Eveline de Klerk An oversight visit to determine the veracity of the existence of diamond deposits and mining activities taking place in the Skeleton Coast Park, hit a brickwall. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent Olukupa Clinic in the Oshikoto region is now open to the public on a fulltime basis, the directorate of health and social services in the region has announced. View more
2024-04-19Otniel Hembapu KALFELD, a settlement of about 7 000 inhabitants situated between Omaruru and Otjiwarongo, is set to benefit from various major developmental projects that could see it regain its village status. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent The leadership of the Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) in the Otjozondjupa region yesterday condemned the Grootfontein Municipality’s decision to engage the Redforce debt collectors to collect its arrears. View more
2024-04-19Correspondent The fourth edition of the Nedbank Women in Media Conference will take place tomorrow at the Nedbank Campus in Windhoek. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent A new crop of youthful rugby players is set to compete in this weekend’s U/20 Barthes Trophy Cup tournament, slated for Harare, Zimbabwe. View more
2024-04-18Limba Mupetami Saturday’s 5th edition of the Kip Keino Classic in Nairobi, Kenya, promises an epic battle for track and field supremacy, with Namibia’s Christine Mboma set to compete in the 100-metre (m) race. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent In the world of wrestling, where strength, strategy and tenacity collide, there emerges a shining star, Ester Abraham. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent Namibia’s Brave Fives bowed out of the TotalEnergies Confederation of African Football Futsal African Cup of Nations (Afcon) after their 5-11 loss against Libya Tuesday night. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent The fourth edition of the annual Wodibo Haulofu Sports tournament is set to take place at Okongo in the Ohangwena region from Friday to Sunday. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent At least 65 people have died in storm-related incidents, including lightning, in Pakistan, officials said, with rain so far in April falling at nearly twice the historical average rate. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent A Russian strike on the northern Ukrainian city of Chernigiv killed 13 people and wounded dozens more yesterday, as Kyiv sounded the alarm over shortages in its air defence capabilities. View more
2024-04-18Festus Hamalwa Omukainhu weedula 37 ou vati a kwata omonamati onghonga okwa anyenwa omhito yokulifutila mo modolongo eshi a holoka momhangu yaNdangwa onghela. View more
2024-04-18Victoria Immanuel Kansela gwoshikandjohogololo shaShikuku, Mathew Gabriel okwa ti ota pandula aanyasha oshowo aakalimo moshitopolwa shaMusati sho taya dhana onkandangala ombwaanawa muunafaalama, nonando ya taalela omashongo galwe. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent Vatungimo vatunga pepi nevango lyaGammams oku aga piti mema nokugawapukurura mositata saVenduka kuna gava egano lyawo asi mema aga kuna kunuka kuyimona tupu omu gana kutjindja ruvara oru rwakara kekuma eli. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent Generally, red-coloured lights or items have the longest wavelength among all the colours in the visible spectrum. Hence, this light frequency suffers the least scattering. View more
2024-04-18Paheja Siririka Ohangwena governor Sebastian Ndeitunga says the level of poverty and hunger the region is experiencing is worrisome, especially to vulnerable groups like women and children. View more
2024-04-18Paheja Siririka The hardest ordeal in life for self-employed Elizabest Etuhole Amalovu (43) is dealing with Systemic Lupus Erythematosus (SLE), a chronic autoimmune disease in which her body’s immune system attacks her system and tissues. View more
2024-04-18Staff Reporter Trustco Group Holdings Limited this week announced that a long-time collaborator, Riskowitz Value Fund (RVF), a US-based fund, has entered into a six-months non-exclusive agreement to invest up to US$100 million (about N$1.9 billion) of hybrid capital into the Namibian entity. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent Asian markets fluctuated yesterday as Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell’s indication that interest rates could stay higher for longer offset a rebound following the latest bout of Middle East-fuelled selling. View more
2024-04-18Maihapa Ndjavera Namibians have little choice but to continue tightening their financial belts and keep expenses at a minimum after the Bank of Namibia yesterday kept the repo rate unchanged at 7.75%. View more
2024-04-18Roland Routh High Court Judge Orben Sibeya will deliver his judgement on a Popular Democratic Movement application to set aside the government’s decision to lease four farms to Russian billionaire Rashid Sardarov in August. View more
2024-04-18Edward Mumbuu TransNamib has appointed seasoned executive Desmond van Jaarsveld as their new CEO, bringing an end to a recruitment exercise that took over a year to complete. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent The National Assembly unanimously adopted motions presented in the House supporting the people of Cuba and Palestine, and the self-determinationof the Saharawi people. View more
2024-04-18Roland Routh Windhoek magistrate Monica Andjaba on Tuesday dismissed a bail application lodged by the alleged mastermind behind the cryptocurrency scam that involved about 80 Namibians. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua on Tuesday rubbished accusations from the Otjiwarongo Municipality, accusing him of interfering in its development projects and activities. View more
2024-04-18Correspondent Eglin Uises is one of the uncelebrated heroines of the Tsumeb community. With no prior medical experience, the mother of four founded the Hope Home Based HealthCare Community Clinic at her house in Nomtsoub in 2016 after her mother fell ill. View more
2024-04-18Eveline de Klerk Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has urged Namibians to participate and provide input in ongoing consultations on the Special Economic Zone (SEZ) Bill, as well as the National Informal Economy, Startups and Entrepreneurship Development (NIESED) policy. View more
2024-04-17Victoria Immanuel Omukiintu gwomimvo 41 okwa tegelelwa a holoke mompangu yOndjiwarongo oshiwike shika ko nima a tsu omukiintu omukwawo gwomimvo 50 noombele e ta si. View more
2024-04-17Victoria Immanuel Opolisi yaNamibia oyi li molukongo lwaalumentu yane ya li pamwe nayakwawo yaali ya mangwa nomiinga goompanda ge li gane. View more
2024-04-17Staff Reporter The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) held its third senior tennis tourney in the capital – and according to the organisers, the tourney lived up to their expectation. View more
2024-04-17Maurice Kambukwe Ongos Football Club missed an opportunity to go top of the Debmarine Premier League summit, as they were held to a 1-1 draw by Julinho Sporting over the weekend. View more
2024-04-17Maurice Kambukwe The former secretary general (SG) of the Namibia Football Association (NFA) Jochen Traut is adamant the local football governing body’s staff members are resistant to change, and will continue to derail the body’s ambitious plans. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent Windhoek High School (WHS) yesterday morning lowered their school flag to half-mast to observe a week of tribute to two former students, who died in a horrific accident on the Windhoek-Rehoboth Road on Sunday. View more
2024-04-17Staff Reporter The Namibia Tennis Association (NTA) held its third senior tennis tourney in the capital – and according to the organisers, the tourney lived up to their expectation. View more
2024-04-17Limba Mupetami The Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) has unveiled the senior national women’s and men’s squads set to participate in the Indoor Africa Cup in Swakopmund from 23 to 26 May View more
2024-04-17Correspondent Otjozondjupa has selected 50 athletes to represent the region at the national athletics event slated for Windhoek from 9 to 11 May. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent The third division league called Okamatapati Soccer League started on Saturday at the school sports ground in the Otjozondjupa region. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent Non-profit organisation Project Never Walk Alone donated school shoes to learners of Monica Geingos Junior Secondary School in Otjiwarongo on Friday. View more
2024-04-17Pricilla Mukokobi Award-winning musician Kalux is set to host a fundraising show at Groot Aub Primary School on 4 May to raise funds for essential school supplies, such as stationery, school shoes and other necessities, ensuring that every pupil has access to the tools they need to succeed. View more
2024-04-17Staff Reporter The inaugural Okahandja Circuit Spelling Bee Competition (English) for secondary schools will take place on 25 April at the town. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso)’s spokesperson Dorthea Nangolo upholds the idea that Western culture, which America promotes, has done well in dispensing some harmful cultural practices in Namibia. View more
2024-04-17Pricilla Mukokobi Shepherd Nyambe was nominated for the SDG Action Awards in March based on his impactful research projects focusing on climate action and sustainable energy in Namibia. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent China’s economy expanded far more than expected in the first quarter of 2024, data showed yesterday, but disappointing retail and industrial figures suggested leaders face severe headwinds to hit their annual growth target. View more
2024-04-17Staff Reporter Wetumwene Shikage has been appointed as Bank Windhoek’s strategic communication specialist in the marketing and corporate communication services' department. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent In the vast landscape of commerce, where dreams meet reality, there exists an electrifying spark that ignites the journey from aspiration to achievement. View more
2024-04-17Maihapa Ndjavera Namibian Ports Authority CEO Andrew Kanime indicated that the organisation would now focus on strategic planning and market response to properly position the company as a major catalyst for Namibia’s development. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent Poverty and inequalities indeed have a profound impact on the dignity of Namibians, as highlighted by the World Food Programme’s report on undernourishment and the tragic deaths of children in the cattle country region. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent Formidable, courageous, persistent and relentless-these are attributes that immediately come to my mind when I reflect on the life of the distinguished freedom fighter and unwavering heroine of the Namibian liberation struggle, Ida Jimmy Ha-Eiros, affectionately known as Ouma Ida. View more
2024-04-17Eveline de Klerk Namibia needs to up its game and streamline the immigration process of passengers to ensure an efficient process that will allow tour operators and entrepreneurs to capitalise on tourists arriving on cruise liners. View more
2024-04-17Aletta Shikololo The City of Windhoek has defended its decision to hold its strategic review and budget planning session out of town. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent Workers unions and employers federations have called for the dissolution of the Namibia Training Authority’s board, saying it was constituted in a flawed and illegal manner. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare has spent a total of N$3.4 billion on old age, disability, orphans and vulnerable children grants during the 2023/2024 financial year. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent The remuneration of civil servants has consumed the government's N$2.8 billion during the last financial year, despite criticism of service delivery. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent Kunene governor Marius Sheya has called for concerted efforts to modernise and decentralise police services to better serve the public and reduce bureaucracy. View more
2024-04-17Paheja Siririka Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has said tuberculosis thrives in conditions of poverty, disproportionately affecting marginalised and vulnerable populations. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent The City of Windhoek has confirmed the change in tap water to a brown shade in some areas of the capital, saying it is safe for consumption, and is a result of the utilisation of boreholes to supplement supply. View more
2024-04-17Albertina Nakale Swapo member of parliament in the National Council John Likando has observed there was little preparation to ensure appropriate and relevant human resources were in place to implement the changes to the curriculum. View more
2024-04-17Roland Routh Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa is opposing an application by disgraced former fisheries minister Bernhard Esau to have his legal fees paid from his restraint assets. View more
2024-04-17Correspondent A 37-year-old woman was arrested on Monday for allegedly raping her nine-year-old son at Ongenga village in the Okaku constituency of the Oshana region. View more
2024-04-16Victoria Immanuel Omukuluntu gwongundu Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) McHenry Venaani okwa ti, ngele a pewa ompito yoku lela, epangelo lye otali ka nduluka oondhopi dhi thike po milliona 1 kehe omwendhi, momukunda kehe. View more
2024-04-16Maria Sheya The Namibia Sports Commission last week battled it out in Windhoek High Court with its former head of finance and administration over its decision not to extend the ex-employee’s contract for another five years. View more
2024-04-16Limba Mupetami The Namibian Boxing and Wrestling Control Board has dispatched a squad of 11 amateur boxers to the inaugural Mandela African Boxing Cup. View more
2024-04-16Correspondent In a thrilling display of skill and determination, the ACFA B U/15 team delivered a commanding performance against Quest 11, securing a resounding 4-0 victory in their recent match over the weekend. View more
2024-04-16Festus Hamalwa Kakukutu kopolifi Inspector General Joseph Shikongo okwa ti ovanhu tava nyenyeta kombinga yeemilliona N$8.3 odo da longifwa okutunga etala peinda lopolifi pOnhuno nava kwatafane nombelewa yaye opo va pewe ouyelele womondjila. View more
2024-04-16Correspondent As we continue on the tips and key points to be considered when transitioning into commercial farming that we covered previously, below are a few critical steps to consider as an emerging and experienced farmer seeking to go commercial. View more
2024-04-16Correspondent Many livelihoods in Namibia rely directly or indirectly on agriculture and the products that reward the hardworking men and women who farm as a way of life. View more
2024-04-16Staff Reporter Water scarcity in the Tsumkwe constituency continues to prevent crop farmers in the area from producing sufficient food for household consumption and selling to locals for possible profit generation. View more
2024-04-16Staff Reporter The founder of the locally-made Mutete Juice is encouraging more Namibian farmers to tap into producing various mutete extracted products, saying it is one of the most highly promising and unexploited areas of agroprocessing. View more
2024-04-16Correspondent With social media at our fingertips, everyone has become a journalist, with the ability to churn out information at lightning speed to masses of audiences in one go. View more
2024-04-16Josef Kefas Sheehama Even though it usually causes people to feel more nervous, it is critical to keep in mind that compliance, security and safety are important in a world of highly sophisticated financial crime. View more
2024-04-16Staff Reporter Africa Tourism Partners has announced the top five finalists for the sixth Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Challenge 2024. View more
2024-04-16Staff Reporter Co-Creation Hub (CcHUB) Namibia recently hosted a series of activities in Windhoek that were coined as Ecosystem Week. View more
2024-04-16Albertina Nakale The Namibian Lives Matter Movement is demanding the arrest of those responsible or involved in the mysterious death of Lubinda Samupwa, which occurred around Nkasa Rupara while on a fishing expedition last week. View more
2024-04-16Correspondent National Unity Democratic Organisation secretary general Joseph Kauandenge has launched his presidential bid for the party’s presidency ahead of the national elections slated for November. View more
2024-04-16Eveline de Klerk Government will partner with the Chinese-owned Swakop Uranium mine to construct the second desalination plant at the coast. View more
2024-04-16Correspondent Residents living near the Gammams water reclamation plant in Windhoek have voiced concern over the persistent stench from the facility, which has pained them for years. View more
2024-04-16Eveline de Klerk Swakop Uranium must pay over N$425 000 for loss of income and reinstate a senior operator after the High Court upheld a decision against them over a week ago. View more
2024-04-16Albertina Nakale The Namibia Revenue Agency and its partners are hard at work to ensure the smooth implementation of the one-stop border post at Mamuno/Trans-Kalahari Border Post between Namibia and Botswana. View more
2024-04-16Festus Hamalwa Safety minister Albert Kawana has called on the officers manning the checkpoints around the country to ensure that only children carrying valid national documents and accompanied by their parents or guardians are allowed to proceed. View more
2024-04-16Maihapa Ndjavera Labour minister Utoni Nujoma has emphasised that effectively providing service delivery, focusing on the protection of workers and improved compliance levels requires sufficient investment and budget allocations. View more
2024-04-15Limba Mupetami Senior national Futsal team, 'Brave Fives', is gearing up to take on third-ranked Libya in the final group match of the 2024 Total Energies Confederation of African Football (Caf) Futsal Afcon competition in Morocco tonight. View more
2024-04-15Limba Mupetami THE president of Netball Namibia, Rebekka Goagoses is pleased with the competitive spirit of players in the MTC Namibia Netball Premier League. View more
2024-04-15Maurice Kambukwe THE unprecedented involvement and influence of men in Namibia’s netball has drawn sport minister Agnes Tjongerero’s ire, urging them to start their own netball league instead. View more
2024-04-15Correspondent NAMIBIA’S 2022 Commonwealth Games' representatives Alex Miller and Anri Kruger won the third race of the 2024 Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Series yesterday. View more
2024-04-15Staff Reporter DESPITE Friday’s disappointing result, Tigers head coach Mervin Mbakera is confident his side could still finish in the top eight at the end of the season. View more
2024-04-15Maurice Kambukwe NAMIBIA’S rising junior lightweight boxer Flame “Special One” Nangolo extended his unbeaten record by defeating Zimbabwe’s Jeremaih Mhere in the second round of their thrilling bout on Saturday. View more
2024-04-15Correspondent Solomon Islands Prime Minister Manasseh Sogavare has manoeuvered through armed coups, riots and the rise of China during four spasmodic spells as the Pacific nation’s leader. View more
2024-04-15Correspondent Countries around the world condemned Iran’s strikes on Israel late on Saturday, warning the attack threatened to further destabilise the Middle East. View more
2024-04-15Roland Routh Baana basupile ba ba siyezi mwakunyaziwa kakubata kupuma sikiliti sa Caprivi kwanaha Namibia mwa silimo sa 1999, bana ni kulibelela likweli zeñwi zepeli kuli ba utwe katulo ya bona. View more
2024-04-15Correspondent After more than a decade of leaving Big Tech largely to itself, United States antitrust enforcers have cranked up the heat, with several high-profile cases underway that could radically change the way the industry’s giants do business. View more
2024-04-15Correspondent German Chancellor Olaf Scholz arrived in China yesterday, Chinese state media reported, kicking off a trip in which he aims to shore up economic ties with Berlin’s biggest trading partner. View more
2024-04-15Correspondent Venezuela on Saturday said it “strongly” rejects a new oil concession Guyana has granted to US giant ExxonMobil in waters disputed by the two South American neighbours. View more
2024-04-15Staff Reporter The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released the Reassessing Single-Use Plastic Products in the Airline Sector report to assist airlines, regulators and the airline supply chain to mitigate the environmental impacts of single-use plastic products (SUPP). View more
2024-04-15Staff Reporter NEW vehicle sales in Namibia during March 2024 reached just over 1 450 units, which is the highest number of sales since July 2016, when 1 540 units were sold. View more
2024-04-15Maihapa Ndjavera DEPUTY governor of the Bank of Namibia, Ebson Uanguta says massive capital injections into the domestic economy by the government, such as the Targeted Intervention Programme for Employment and Economic Growth (TIPEEG), should be used to prop up the economy, particularly at times when economic growth is found wanting. View more
2024-04-15Pricilla Mukokobi Hashiyana Mospider, a third-year diesel mechanic student at Namibian Institute of Mining and Technology, has been making waves in the music scene with his debut album, ‘Think Before You Leap’. View more
2024-04-15Correspondent The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture (MoEAC) on Wednesday announced that it has entered into an agreement with the Namibia Craft Centre to transform the Alte Feste. View more
2024-04-15Staff Reporter Local jazz acts Erna Chimu, Suzy Eises, Sharon van Rooi and Slow will share the spotlight when Namibia joins the rest of the world in celebrating International Jazz Day on 30 April. View more
2024-04-15Otniel Hembapu The budgetary allocation for State-run green schemes across the country has been slashed by a staggering 54% to N$65 million. View more
2024-04-15Eveline de Klerk Erongo Marine Enterprises (EME) and managing director (MD) Martha Uumati have parted ways on mutual grounds. The separation is effective from today. View more
2024-04-15Otniel Hembapu President Nangolo Mbumba does not see any legal or procedural reasons, or any section of society rejecting a proposal to officially recognise and commemorate 28 May as a national Genocide Remembrance Day. View more
2024-04-15Maria Sheya More than 100 farmers in dire need of land and eyeing to obtain customary land rights to 48 farming units on the Mangetti-Kavango Cattle Ranch, are in limbo. View more
2024-04-15Victoria Immanuel Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has vowed to transform the country for the better without compromise, if elected as head of state. View more
2024-04-15Correspondent IN the run-up to the Presidential and National Assembly elections, the Electoral Commission of Namibia has earmarked N$22 million to procure mobile voters registration kits after failing to recover the hundreds that went missing. View more
2024-04-15Festus Hamalwa Swapo lawmaker and deputy works minister Veikko Nekundi says Namibia’s hard-fought struggle and subsequent independence were not meant to create fertile grounds to advocate gay rights. View more
2024-04-15Edward Mumbuu The Rally for Democracy and Progress has hinged its 2024 electoral campaign on ending high unemployment levels, ensuring food security and nipping graft in the bud. View more
2024-04-15Correspondent ELECTIONS are held in nearly all countries in the contemporary world, including Namibia. Yet, despite the aim of allowing for peaceful transfer of power, elections are often accompanied by substantial violence. View more
2024-04-12Staff Reporter The senior national Futsal team, ‘Brave Fives’ will be hoping to start their 2024 Total Energies Confederation of African Football (Caf) Futsal Afcon campaign on a high note when they take on Mauritania in their first match slated for 20h00 tonight. View more
2024-04-12Limba Mupetami With less than one month of action left in the DebMarine Premier League, Julinho Sporting, Okakarara Young Warriors and Life Fighters are desperately clinging on to avoid relegation. View more
2024-04-12Carlos Kambaekwa FORMER Tigers Football Club attacker Tataati ‘Ace’ Komeya announced his arrival on the big stage with a flurry of breathtaking goals that cemented his position as the main targetman for the youthful Ingwe outfit. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent About six zones from the vast Otjozondjupa region will compete in the Regional Athletics games slated for Saturday at Paresis Sports ground. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent THE Okamatapati footbal stream will start its third division league matches tomorrow at the Okamatapati combined school sports ground in Otjozondjupa region. View more
2024-04-12Staff Reporter THE third leg of the 2024 Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Power Pedal Series (WPP3) will take place on Sunday, starting at the entrance of Matchless Mine outside Windhoek. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent At least 17 religious pilgrims were killed and 41 injured in a crash as they travelled to a shrine in southwestern Pakistan, officials said yesterday. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent New Zealand police said yesterday they have built a strong case against a pair of Lego-loving shoplifters, charged with stealing NZ$20 000 worth (US$12 000) of the popular toy. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent Massive heatwaves across East Asia and the Pacific could place millions of children at risk, the UN warned yesterday, calling for action to protect vulnerable people from the soaring temperatures. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent Mali’s ruling military junta on Wednesday suspended all political activities, saying the move is needed to maintain public order. View more
2024-04-12Victoria Immanuel Ominista yuuhaku nonkalonawa Dr Kalumbi Shangula okwa ti, oshipambu shoomilliona N$457, shomoobilliona N$10.9 dha pewa uuministeli we momutengenekwamuyalu gwepangelo otashi ka longithwa okwoopaleka nokutungulula iipangelo opo yi ye pomuthika. View more
2024-04-12Victoria Immanuel Olutu lwomukulupe gwomulumentu gomimvo 69, ngoka a ningi ethimbo a kana kofaalama yedhina Groenhuis olwa itsuwa lwa ninga nayi. View more
2024-04-12Festus Hamalwa Minista woikwameni nomataulukilo okeengamba Albert Kawana okwa ti kukeshe omunhu ta ka humbata okaana motuwa yaye na kale e na omikanda odo tadi ulike kutya okaana okaye shili. View more
2024-04-12Festus Hamalwa Ovadali vounona hava fikola pofikola Ekangolinene Combined ova ongela oshimaliwa shoN$15 000 shokuwapaleka eengulufikola odo kwa li da pepwa po komhepo. View more
2024-04-12Victoria Immanuel Aantu ye li 15 oya hulitha, 530 oya tambulilwa moombete, omanga ye li 6, 147 ya pangwa kiipangelo moshilongo ashihe hoka ya monika ye na omukithi gwomalaria. View more
2024-04-12Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro Omauhonapare wombazu wa Hoveka, wOvaherero nowa Maharero otja tji yenanenwa pamwe mOkarukondwa kOmatoororero ka Tjombinḓe i tjiva nge norupe nu ngeri kongotwe yomanakauriro womazeva wohandurisiro i yOtjirata tja Maheke. View more
2024-04-12Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro Ehi rOvandoitji re ri yeura ko ma rondora wo ku yandja oruvara kOmatombero wa Israela wOnḓuvasaneno Yomatjururiro wOtjiṱiro Otjindjandja. View more
2024-04-12Staff Reporter In a spectacular showcase of talent and creativity, Namibia recently witnessed a collaborative masterpiece paying homage to the legendary musician and performer Ras Sheehama, whose illustrious career spans over three decades. View more
2024-04-12Pricilla Mukokobi Renowned Namibian musician Lazarus Shiimi, popularly known as Gazza, has announced that his upcoming album titled ‘The Legacy’, will be his final release. View more
2024-04-12Pricilla Mukokobi ACTRESSES Ndayola Ulenga and Gloria Del Mar Ndilula aspire to create theatre for Namibian audiences to experience cathartic and inspirational pieces that provoke them to think about creating better lives for themselves and for Namibians as a whole. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent Bitcoin miners, whose computer processors run the world’s most popular virtual currency, will soon face the process of “halving” – a quadrennial phenomenon which alters the profitability of the industry. View more
2024-04-12Staff Reporter The EU-funded AfricaMaVal project (AfricaMaVal.eu), implemented by the German Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (BGR), together with the Namibian company Odikwa Geoservices, recently launched a ‘Country Case Study Namibia’ report. View more
2024-04-12Maihapa Ndjavera Mines and energy minister Tom Alweendo has confirmed that government is looking at the possibility of introducing nuclear energy as an additional power source for Namibia. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent It is observed with deep concern that employees in many organisations in Namibia suffer from health issues – even resulting in loss of life due to the leaders’ neglect of the critical realm of mental wellness. View more
2024-04-12Reverend Jan Scholtz A friend writes in a book that in his experience, the work of ministers can be best described as ‘hatching’ (baptisms), ‘matching’ (weddings) and ‘dispatching’ (burials). View more
2024-04-12Josef Kefas Sheehama The political climate in Namibia is among the most tranquil and stable. In order to enhance Namibia's potential growth rate, reforms must be put in place for the country's economy to continue on a sustainable path. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent IN a world that moves at an ever-increasing pace, the value of time cannot be overstated. Yet, in Namibia, respect for time seems to be slipping through the cracks of societal norms, with tardiness becoming an accepted practice in both personal and professional spheres. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent THE majority of Namibia’s rural populace, predominantly situated in the northern regions of the country, relies heavily on subsistence farming practices, encompassing both livestock husbandry and crop cultivation, primarily sustained by seasonal rainfall. View more
2024-04-12Staff Reporter NAMIBIA’S publicly- funded media houses are indispensable to the country’s democratic fabric. They provide a platform for diverse voices, hold power to account, promote civic engagement, and serve the public interest. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent As the sun rose on 16 November 1945, a leader by the name of Ida Jimmy was born in Lüderitz. We were told, with grief and sadness, that Ida Jimmy !Ha-Eiros’ sun set on 3 April 2024. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent HILDE Fudheni Kalipi is a committed public servant who has devoted her life to preparing meals for the marginalised community, and ensuring that underprivileged pupils get their daily bread and no longer go hungry in class. View more
2024-04-12Edward Mumbuu The department of agriculture and land reform within the agriculture ministry returned N$109 million to the Treasury in 2023, funds that could have been used to finance other pressing national needs. View more
2024-04-12Aletta Shikololo As the country prepares for crucial national elections in November, the ruling party has expressed concern about the current political atmosphere, including threats from political opponents. View more
2024-04-12Maihapa Ndjavera With six months left for the final leg of the tax amnesty programme, 235 505 taxpayers are in arrears with the Namibia Revenue Agency. View more
2024-04-12Maihapa Ndjavera THE diamond sector is facing a significant challenge of low international demand. Coupled with a G7 decision to route all diamonds through Belgium, this poses a serious risk to the well-being of Namibia’s diamond mining sector. View more
2024-04-12Albertina Nakale Efforts by the environment ministry officials to contain lions roaming about in the Zambezi region have proved futile. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent The nullification of the Okorukambe branch and section elections by regional coordinator Ruth Kaukuata-Mbura caused disagreement between the Swapo party leaders in Omaheke. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent More than 85% of the Namibian population depends on public health and social services provided through 322 clinics, 56 health centres, 34 district hospitals, four intermediate hospitals, one national referral hospital and more than 1 150 outreach points. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent King Nehale Conservancy chairperson Fabian Venasiu said they are planning to turn the natural spring, situated outside the Etosha National Park, into a recreational area, partly to reduce human-wildlife conflict. View more
2024-04-12Correspondent The Namibian Police in the Kavango West region are on a manhunt after the food that was meant for the Drought Relief programme was reportedly stolen at Katwiti settlement on Saturday. View more
2024-04-11Maurice Kambukwe Football pundits are singing praises for the national senior women’s football team, Brave Gladiators, following their impressive performance against Botswana’s Mares on Tuesday. View more
2024-04-11Maurice Kambukwe Marigold Hotel announced yesterday that they will be supporting the upcoming boxing bonanza hosted by MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Academy on 27 April at Ramatex with an amount of N$56 000. View more
2024-04-11Correspondent “My mother claims I started playing football in her womb and when I was kicking, my father would always shout, ‘Goal’”. View more
2024-04-11Victoria Immanuel Omadhipago nomahepeko gomomagumbo otaga tilitha oshigwana sho aakiintu ye li yatatu ya dhipagwa momasiku ashike gane. View more
2024-04-11Festus Hamalwa Ongudu yovanhu vahetatu ovo va li ve likufila ofaalama yepangelo ova pewa omhito yokulifutila mo modolongo neeN$800 kukeshe omunhu. View more
2024-04-11Victoria Immanuel Munamberewankuronagona goministeli zonondima, mema newapukururo evhu, Elijah Ngurare kuna kugava ruguwo rwendi komukaro ogu omu vanttu vana kuvaka nopomba momukunda gwaOhangwena edi vatambesera asi divatere vantu ava vana kunyanda monomukunda odo. View more
2024-04-11Staff Reporter China’s biggest vehicle exporter and a global technology leader is expected to unveil the next phase of its rapidly-advancing technology at this year’s Beijing Auto Show. View more
2024-04-11Correspondent A credit Bureau report is a detailed record of your credit history, compiled by credit reporting institutions, called Credit Bureaus. View more
2024-04-11Aletta Shikololo The editorial independence of State-funded media entities has come under scrutiny in the National Assembly this week after lawmakers questioned whether the parastatals are entirely free, despite receiving substantial subsidies from the public purse. View more
2024-04-11Steven Klukowski The Lüderitz Town Council is putting all gears in place to prepare for the challenges the green hydrogen project as well as the extraction of oil and gas offshore will bring to the area. View more
2024-04-11Correspondent Political parties represented in both the National Assembly and National Council will get a combined N$181 million during the current financial year, the finance ministry’s budget shows. View more
2024-04-11Roland Routh Former senior police officer attached to the Women and Child Protection Unit in Keetmanshoop, Morgan Brian Plaatjie, informed Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku that he intends to plead guilty to the charges he faces. View more
2024-04-11Roland Routh The remaining seven men accused of trying to secede the then Caprivi Strip from Namibia in 1999 must wait another two months to hear their fate. View more
2024-04-11Festus Hamalwa The agriculture ministry has set aside N$5 million for the poultry value chain development scheme in all 14 regions. View more
2024-04-11Maria Sheya The Oshakati High Court has acquitted a man, accused of raping his 11-year-old daughter multiple times, despite the victim’s mother claiming to have witnessed the sexual violation of the minor. View more
2024-04-11John Muyamba Villagers within the vicinity of Kayova River Lodge are calling for the head of lodge manager Giel Hough, who stands accused of being racist. View more
2024-04-11Edgar Brandt The annual domestic inflation rate continued a rapid downward trend for the second consecutive month to 4.5% in March 2024 compared with February’s reading of 5%. View more
2024-04-11Maihapa Ndjavera China has been Namibia’s second-largest trading partner for many years, and bilateral trade volumes between the two countries exceeded US$1.3 billion in 2023, with year-on-year growth of 16.5%. View more
2024-04-10Limba Mupetami Namibian track and field star Christine Mboma’s return to competitive action is eagerly awaited by many of her fans. View more
2024-04-10Limba Mupetami A total of 28 players have been picked for the upcoming Barthés Trophy Cup in Zimbabwe from 18 to 27 April at the Old Georgians Sport Club. View more
2024-04-10Correspondent The Otjinene-based Otjinoko netball team won the 22nd edition of the Namibia Rural Sports Development Federation (NRSDF) tournament on Sunday in Windhoek, defeating Epukiro-based Renamo Bucks in the final. View more
2024-04-10Correspondent Most of the attention in Paris Saint-Germain’s Champions League quarter-final with Barcelona tonight will be on Kylian Mbappe, but Ousmane Dembele is also set to have a big role to play for the French club against his former side. View more
2024-04-10Staff Reporter With only four games played this season in both male and female divisions of the Khomas Basketball Federation (KBF), secretary general Loise Shinavene is satisfied with the quality of play on the court, but advocates for continuous improvements. View more
2024-04-10Correspondent Dangerous concentrations of long-lingering “forever chemicals” have been found in surface and groundwater worldwide, according to a study released Tuesday that showed Australia, the United States and Europe as hotspots. View more
2024-04-10Correspondent The European Union is open to the idea of sending asylum-seekers to outside countries, even if it is not willing to go quite as far as following Britain and its plans to fly irregular migrants to Rwanda. View more
2024-04-10Victoria Immanuel Uuministeli wuukashikekookantu, ekandulepo lyoluhepo oshowo onkalonawa owa ti oshimaliwa oshindji otashi ka longithwa okugandja oshikwiila shokomwedhi shaamboka ye shi nuninwa. View more
2024-04-10Correspondent In the wake of the passing of our esteemed late president, His Excellency Hage Gottfried Geingob, Namibia stands as a beacon of tranquillity during the transition of leadership. View more
2024-04-10Pricilla Mukokobi Debmarine Namibia recently awarded bursaries to 26 students as a demonstration of the company’s commitment to nurturing talent and driving excellence in Namibia’s skills and educational landscape. View more
2024-04-10Correspondent “A good teacher is like a candle – it consumes itself to light the way for others. Go, therefore, and light the ways for your learners and your communities.” View more
2024-04-10Correspondent Turkey said it would impose trade restrictions on Israel starting yesterday over the war in Gaza, covering a range of products including cement and steel and iron construction materials. View more
2024-04-10Correspondent Just over six months ago, I embarked on a challenging journey as the new CEO of the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN), a position I was honoured to have been selected for. View more
2024-04-10Gerson Uaripi Tjihenuna The 7th of April 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide when about one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed by Hutu militants. These two ethnic groups actually speak the same language, called Kinyarwanda. View more
2024-04-10Staff Reporter Industrialisation and Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu on Monday met with the visiting delegation from Brazil in the capital. View more
2024-04-10Staff Reporter The FNB House Price Index during the last 12 months indicates an average growth of 1.5% at the end of Q4 2023, compared to a growth of 3.3% at the end of Q3 2023 and -1.9% at the end of Q4 2022. View more
2024-04-10Gerson Uaripi Tjihenuna The 7th of April 2024 marked the 30th anniversary of the Rwanda genocide when about one million Tutsis and moderate Hutus were killed by Hutu militants. These two ethnic groups actually speak the same language, called Kinyarwanda. View more
2024-04-10Correspondent The loss of Ida Jimmy !Ha-Eiros is deeply felt among Namibians, her family and comrades. Her departure marks a truly courageous woman, whose legacy serves as an inspiration of note, exemplary for women across the nation. View more
2024-04-10Aletta Shikololo The International University of Management has dismissed claims of its involvement in funding the political activities of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC). View more
2024-04-10Eveline de Klerk Two women are eternally linked through a tragic chain of events. One is mourning her daughter’s untimely death while the other mother, burdened by her son’s heinous act, is dealing with guilt. View more
2024-04-10Edward Mumbuu Lawyer Vipuakuje Muharukua yesterday resigned from the Popular Democratic Movement, by extension also relinquishing his National Assemblyseat. View more
2024-04-10John Muyamba Over 6 000 malaria cases have been recorded between January and March this year, health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula has revealed. View more
2024-04-10Maria Sheya Retail giant Shoprite and its Namibia-based directors are guilty of contempt of court after they defied the Labour Court order and continued making use of “seasonal workers” while their employees were on strike in 2020. View more
2024-04-10Correspondent As Namibia’s tourism sector recovers after the devastating effects of Covid-19, safety minister Albert Kawana has sounded a call for heightened vigilance in safeguarding tourists locally. View more
2024-04-10Roland Routh The absence of a DNA report has resulted in the delay of a decision by prosecutor general (PG) Martha Imalwa on the type of charges to arraign two persons accused of murdering an engineer. View more
2024-04-10Festus Hamalwa The Eenhana Regional Court on Friday sentenced a 30-year-old man to seven years imprisonment for raping a minor 14 years ago. View more
2024-04-10Correspondent Fourteen people have claimed to have been scammed of a collective N$1 264 700 after failure to secure vehicles they ostensibly bought online. View more
2024-04-09Limba Mupetami The Namibian national senior football team, the Brave Warriors are refusing to accept 27% offered by the Namibia Football Association (NFA) from the N$15 million Confederation of African Football (CAF) prize money. View more
2024-04-09Victoria Immanuel Ooyene yomagumbo oyendji moshilongo, otaya pula opo epangelo lyi ya popile koombaanga opo ku shonopekwe uulethimbo wokufuta omikuli dhomagumbo. View more
2024-04-09Festus Hamalwa Opolifi moshitukulwa shaMaheke oya patulula oshibofa shenyekeko ledu la ningwa kovanhu ovo vati ve likufila ofaalama yedina Witsand i li komudingoko waGobabis mexuliloshivike. View more
2024-04-09Correspondent Omaheke ǀkharib di skolǀgôan, skolgu tawa oasī tama is, !kharu go !nubu mâiǂuis khao!gâs ge skolgu ǂgaeǂguide ra ǂâiǂhansen kai. Nēti ī mâsigu ge ǂkhawusa !âis !nurigu kharib !nâ ra !aroma din ge ǂgaeǂgui-aona ra mî. View more
2024-04-09Albertina Nakale ǂNamipeb !ûi!gâs ministeris ge a ǁaxa tsauga ǁnā !âgu hîa Zambezi ǀkharib !nâ ǁgamǀorosib hîa ai!gûgaru ǀkhurumâsib xa ra !aromaheb xa tsâǀkhāhe hâgu !nâ kurusa in nē ǀgaus ǀkha hippon ǁōǂoasa ǁkhae. View more
2024-04-09Eveline de Klerk ǀAweǁguigu ge hâ, Namib Desert International Jazz ǁÂudīb hîa huri-ammi ǀgowab !nâ ra ǂâi!nâǁguihe !goaxa kurib !nâb ǂnamipe. Nē ǁâudīb !hūǁîn tsî !auga!hūsi ǀkhō-aona nî ǂgaeǁae. View more
2024-04-09Correspondent Communal and commercial farmers in both Omaheke and Otjozondjupa regions continue to suffer huge losses at the hands of unrepentant cattle rustlers, who steal and slaughter cattle in a cruel and inhumane fashion. View more
2024-04-09Otniel Hembapu Namibia’s key stakeholders and major role-players in the country’s agriculture sector recently convened in the capital to deposit their final inputs and put the last touches on the National Agricultural Investment Plan (NAIP). View more
2024-04-09Otniel Hembapu The crème de la crème of Farm Signalberg’s finest Meatmaster rams will be on offer tomorrow at the southern settlement of Grünau, where the renowned Signalberg stable will hold its 10th ram auction. View more
2024-04-09Otniel Hembapu For the first time in about 15 years, Namibia has managed to achieve a rate of 45% food self-sufficiency – thanks to local farmers who continue to contribute towards the reduction of staple grain imports, such as maize, pearl millet and wheat. View more
2024-04-09Correspondent European equities rose yesterday after a broadly positive Asian performance while gold soared to a new record peak at the start of a busy week that will include a eurozone interest rate decision and key US inflation data. View more
2024-04-09Staff Reporter While celebrating their achievements and rewards for 2023 in the real estate industry at the annual Bank Windhoek Coastal Estate Agent Awards, estate agents said hard work and perseverance are essential for their business. View more
2024-04-09Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia Power Corporation (NamPower) has requested a 14.59% increase in electricity tariffs from the Electricity Control Board (ECB) for the 2024/25 financial year. View more
2024-04-09Maihapa Ndjavera Last week, the finance and public enterprises ministry presented its N$8.1 billion budget to Parliament for consideration and approval. View more
2024-04-09Limba Mupetami Amidst the hype of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup over the Easter weekend, stalls of all shapes and sizes in the bustling streets of Gobabis and inside the stadium fed the masses with all kinds of delicious meats and bread varieties. View more
2024-04-09Correspondent With stock theft and livestock mutilation cases on the increase, the Otjituuo Community Against Theft Unit recently received a cash injection of N$31 000 to help combat stock theft. View more
2024-04-09Victoria Immanuel In an effort to fight water shortage in the Ohangwena region, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila officially handed over the second-largest borehole in the region at the belated 34th Independence celebration that took place at Ohamutwetautende village in Epembe constituency on Saturday. View more
2024-04-09Edward Mumbuu The Office of the Prime Minister provided food assistance to 284 462, inclusive of 33 105 marginalised communities’ households through the drought relief programme. View more
2024-04-09Edgar Brandt Namibia’s two main mobile telecommunications operators stand to lose more than N$15 million per month combined due to the suspension of customers who failed to register their Subscriber Identification Module (SIM) cards on time. View more
2024-04-09Albertina Nakale Residents of Katima Mulilo Rural constituency had a rude awakening with two lions. Escaped from the Chobe National Park, roaming around their villages, with one lion having now been killed after attacking a villager. View more
2024-04-09Aletta Shikololo The information ministry has announced plans to implement the universal access service initiative by deploying 30 radio access network sites/towers across the country. View more
2024-04-09Victoria Immanuel Agriculture, Water and Land Reform deputy executive director, Elijah Ngurare is concerned over the ongoing theft of water pumps in Ohangwena region meant to serve needy communities in rural areas. View more
2024-04-09Correspondent An employee at a local bank at Maerua Mall branch in the capital, Iyaloo Tumweneni Hanyangha, died while on duty on Friday, shortly after complaining of feeling unwell. View more
2024-04-09John Muyamba The Rundu Magistrate’s Court recently fined the town’s disability affairs coordinator an amount of N$8 000, after being found guilty of taking advantage of a client he assisted from his office. View more
2024-04-09Correspondent Omukwaniilwa Fillemon Shuumbwa Nangolo of the Ondonga Traditional Authority has urged land board members to familiarise themselves with the history of communal land, particularly when dealing with inheritance issues. View more
2024-04-09Albertina Nakale Students can look forward to taking up new occupational areas, as the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre is set to offer a wider range of qualifications. View more
2024-04-09Correspondent The poor road network, insufficient electricity coverage and water shortage are some of the challenges holding Tsumkwe back, the constituency’s councillor Johannes Haufiku has said. View more
2024-04-08Limba Mupetami THE Namibia senior women’s national team, the Brave Gladiators will play an international friendly match against the Mares of Botswana tomorrow at the Royal Aria Stadium in Tlokweng. View more
2024-04-08Maria Sheya THE leadership dispute between two Black Africa (BA) factions has been settled, with the High Court ruling in favour of the Thomas Adams and Lolo Goraseb-led faction. View more
2024-04-08Correspondent NAMIBIA’S Cross-Country (XCO) cyclists Alex Miller and Jean-Marie Mostert were on Saturday crowned winners of the first leg of the 2024 Nedbank Namibia Rock and Rut XCO series. View more
2024-04-08Limba Mupetami HAVING received clearance from World Athletics to participate internationally and being injury free, Olympic silver medallist Christine Mboma says she is primed for action. View more
2024-04-08Festus Hamalwa Omupedu minista elile po ovanhu ve li konima yefiya Royal Kxao //Uiloloo okwa kumaida ovanafikola opo ve li tule mo moinyangadalwa yavo yofikola fiyo tava i koiputudilo yopomba. View more
2024-04-08Victoria Immanuel Batu balishumi neba timezi mwalikozi za fa mukwakwa kwamafelo aviki amukiti wa paseka. Mwa nako yeswana ñohola, ofesi yebona za likozi za fa mukwakwa (MVA) nebihile likozi zemashumi amalalu kazeketalizo, mone kutimezi ba ketalizoho ni kuholofala ba 106. View more
2024-04-08Correspondent Balimi mwa sikiliti sa Zambezi balumbile likezo za muuso kakulika katata kumbweshafaza bupilo bwa batu ka bulimi. Njimo ki musumo omutuna mwa Zambezi mi buñata bwa batu baitengile mwa likezo za njmo kufumana masheleñi. View more
2024-04-08Correspondent The International Air Transport Association (IATA) released data for February 2024 global passenger demand indicating that total demand, measured in revenue passenger kilometres (RPKs), was up 21.5% compared to February 2023. View more
2024-04-08Correspondent The United States and China have agreed to hold “intensive exchanges on balanced growth”, the US Treasury Department said in a statement, after two days of talks between Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen and her Chinese counterpart He Lifeng in Guangzhou. View more
2024-04-08Staff Reporter The Roads Authority (RA) has announced the extension for the Conversion of indefinite Domestic Road Carrier Permits to two-year renewable permits. View more
2024-04-08Correspondent In many African societies, Namibia included, funerals are significant cultural events that often come with substantial financial burdens. View more
2024-04-08Staff Reporter DESPITE a 13.7% decline in beer sales due to challenging economic conditions, Namibia Breweries Limited’s net revenue increased by 15% to N$2.1 billion. View more
2024-04-08Staff Reporter THE Namibian Building Workers Pension Fund (NBWPF) is optimistic about the government’s move to increase income tax thresholds as announced in the 2024/25 budget speech delivered by finance and public enterprise minister, Ipumbu Shiimi, at the end of February 2024. View more
2024-04-08Correspondent Hundreds of Namibians from all walks of life came to celebrate the Windhoek Karneval (WIKA) 2024 under the theme ‘Applause, Applause, Full Steam Ahead’. View more
2024-04-08Pricilla Mukokobi Information minister Emma Theofelus has praised Namibian artists for their contribution in promoting brand Namibia. View more
2024-04-08Steven Klukowski President Nangolo Mbumba has called for an increased intake of students from the //Kharas and Hardap regions’ learners Unam's southern campus in the town. View more
2024-04-08Eveline de Klerk Domestic violence continues to create horror among families as victims, mostly women, lose their lives at the hands of abusive partners. View more
2024-04-08Eveline de Klerk McHenry Venaani says the infamous Fishrot corruption scandal has re-emerged as the Governmental Employment Redress Programme (GERP). View more
2024-04-08Roland Routh Suspended Namibian Petroleum Corporation (Namcor) managing director Immanuel Mulunga is being sued by a medical doctor over an unpaid loan of N$50 000. View more
2024-04-08Roland Routh After hearing submissions by the defence teams in the trial of five men accused of murdering Walvis Bay businessman Hans-Jorg Möller last week, Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku indicated she will deliver her verdict on 8 July. View more
2024-04-08Albertina Nakale The environment ministry is drilling boreholes in some of the most affected areas of Zambezi region to save hippos as water systems continue drying up due to the prevailing drought. View more
2024-04-08Correspondent NAMIBIA University of Science and Technology (NUST) paramedic student Fillemon Primus who died on Thursday during a practical session at the City of Windhoek (CoW) Emergency Training Centre has been described as kind and vibrant colleague, who approached his duties with dedication and diligence, leaving a lasting impact on all who had worked with him. View more
2024-04-08Eveline de Klerk The Namibia Institute of Pathology (NIP) has been ordered to pay more than N$2.4 million to its former chief executive, Augustinus Katiti. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent Presidente Nangolo Mbumba okwa ulike iilyo ine opo yi kale oshitopolwa shokakomisi koBoundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission (BDCC) okatitano. View more
2024-04-05Prof Makala Lilemba FOUR years to this year in 1970, the Zambezi region (Caprivi Strip then) experienced a dry climatic weather spell coupled with a very low crop harvest. View more
2024-04-05Reverend Jan Scholtz SINCE the dawn of time, dreams have fascinated mankind. Dreams from the Bible, from mystics, shamans, wise men, poets, authors, artists, scientists, and psychologists have always been a source of creativity and knowledge and have been crucial to the development of civilisation. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent As I sat during a lecture in my Intercultural Communication class, I thought of different real-life examples where the study and understanding of intercultural communications can be crucial. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent Gaining independence has allowed Namibia to establish its internal and external sovereign powers by being able to make its own decisions and acting as an independent, autonomous entity. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent The Ovaherero and Nama genocide has recently gained attention following the late president Hage Geingob's condemnation of Germany's decision to support Israel at the International Court of Justice. View more
2024-04-05Limba Mupetami THE final stretch of the DebMarine Premiership season has arrived, with African Stars head coach Ronnie Kanalelo saying no team can afford to drop points now. View more
2024-04-05Staff Reporter Netball Namibia (NN) recently announced the commencement of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) season with a special focus on the fight against cancer. View more
2024-04-05Carlos Kambaekwa Then a student at the St Joseph’s Secondary School (Döbra), Stars Kahiha will be best remembered for his winning goal against pre-tournament favourites Black Africa in the hotly-contested final of the lucrative Dave’s Furnishers Knockout Cup at the packed-to-rafters Katutura stadium in 1975. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent The Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) returns with its third annual half-marathon at Gross Barmen Resort a few kilometres outside Okahandja on 1 June. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent The popular rural football and netball tournament, called Top-2, will take place at Augustineum and Ella du Plessis high schools’ sports grounds in the capital over the weekend. View more
2024-04-05Staff Reporter The first leg of the 2024 Nedbank Namibia Rock & Rut XCO Series is set to commence tomorrow at the IJG Trails in Kleine Kuppe, Windhoek. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent Carlos Sainz said yesterday he wanted his Formula One future sorted out “sooner rather than later” as he prepares to leave Ferrari at the end of the season. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent Left-wing pan-Africanist Bassirou Diomaye Faye this week became Senegal’s youngest president – by extension, the youngest president on the continent - pledging systemic change, greater sovereignty and calm after years of deadly turmoil. View more
2024-04-05NSK AS A Namibian creative, one does not always have something to smile about. The government does not take the entertainment and arts industry seriously and ordinary Namibians themselves do not seem to give a shxt. View more
2024-04-05Pricilla Mukokobi BEAUTY queen Martha Kautanevali recently participated at the Top Model of the World event in Zambia as a judge, and garnered attention for her impactful involvement. View more
2024-04-05Pricilla Mukokobi Instead of the traditional runway and as reflected in its name, the inaugural ‘UpNEXT Musik Fashion Streetway’ took place on Wednesday in an Ongwediva street, symbolising a unique blend of fashion, music and street culture. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent The creativity and talent of students currently studying fashion design at the University of Namibia’s visual and performing arts section showcased at the Commonwealth Fashion Show last week revealed that the local fashion scene will be in good hands. View more
2024-04-05Eveline de Klerk Plans are underway for a Namib Desert International Jazz Festival in the desert next year, which will bring local and international artists together. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent Europe’s main stock markets traded flat in opening deals yesterday as investors mulled the outlook for global interest rates. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent Gold broke above US$2,300 for the first time yesterday as it continued to surge on the back of expectations that US interest rates will come down this year amid high geopolitical tensions. View more
2024-04-05Staff Reporter In response to an overwhelming demand and feedback from the local business community, specifically SMEs, the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has announced the extension of its Annual Duty Penalty Waiver Programme for an additional three months until 30 June 2024. View more
2024-04-05Maihapa Ndjavera Deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende is not impressed with the profits made by commercial banks at the expense of households, who struggle to keep up with the escalating cost of living. View more
2024-04-05Maihapa Ndjavera Deputy finance minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende is not impressed with the profits made by commercial banks at the expense of households, who struggle to keep up with the escalating cost of living. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent BETWEEN 2015 and 2023, N$1.3 billion of taxpayer dollars were dished out to political parties represented in Parliament. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent GROWING up in the streets of Katutura, Windhoek, Manasse Hambira is a committed public servant responsible for enforcing the law and protecting the community from criminal threats. He is a police officer serving in the Namibian Police Force. View more
2024-04-05Edward Mumbuu As the nation heads to yet another decisive poll in November, a glance in the rearview mirror provides a glimpse into how Namibia has fared under its three presidencies. View more
2024-04-05Maihapa Ndjavera Considering that Namibia is the world’s second-largest uranium producer, it is quite ironic that the country remains confronted with a persistent power supply deficiency which sees it annually importing some 70% of its electricity. View more
2024-04-05Eveline de Klerk The illegal, unreported and unregulated (IUU) fishing underworld is changing its modus operandi to evade law-enforcement agencies, allowing them to continue plundering natural resources within this sector. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent The Namibia Breweries Limited, a Heineken subsidiary has announced it will pay shareholders dividends of N$320 million by 17 May 2024. View more
2024-04-05Correspondent Otjozondjupa governor, James Uerikua has called for the urgent renaming of the Lothar von Trotha Street at Otjiwarongo, saying the municipality has been slow in executing that specific mandate. View more
2024-04-05Roland Routh Three acting judges of appeal last week adjusted inordinately long sentences imposed on inmates convicted of gruesome murders, rapes and robberies. View more
2024-04-05Staff Reporter NEW Chinese defence attaché in Namibia, colonel Li Shujun says the People’s Liberation Army (PLA) is willing to deepen and expand practical cooperation with the Namibian Defence Force (NDF). View more
2024-04-05Maria Sheya A local seal harvesting and processing company, Seal Products, has accused the Namibian Police of seizing 501 boxes of seal products without a court order or judicial warrant. View more
2024-04-04Correspondent The Otjozondjupa sports development programme aimed at identifying sports talent and establishing sports club committees in rural areas ended on Sunday. View more
2024-04-04Correspondent The Otjozondjupa sports development programme aimed at identifying sports talent and establishing sports club committees in rural areas ended on Sunday. View more
2024-04-04Correspondent Transportation company Hannes and Eve Rides awarded cash prizes and trophies to Khomas Nampol’s players of the month, Rewaldo Prins and Terry Uiseb, yesterday at their headquarters in Ausspannplatz, Windhoek. View more
2024-04-04Limba Mupetami The Namibia Football Association (NFA) has made a slew of changes at Football House – from appointing a new secretary general (SG) to roping in former SG Barry Rukoro. View more
2024-04-04Limba Mupetami Every football player dreams of playing in front of a large crowd and testing their mental strength, says goalkeeper Hensley Ndyenge. View more
2024-04-04Staff Reporter Ondangwa’s Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) team proved to be a force to be reckoned with as they successfully defended their Doc Tournament title when they beat NDF Raptors 3-1 in the final in Swakopmund over the weekend. View more
2024-04-04Correspondent Uganda’s Constitutional Court yesterday rejected a bid to scrap a controversial anti-gay law which is considered one of the toughest in the world. View more
2024-04-04Correspondent Tens of thousands of Rwandans have been convicted over the slaughter of an estimated 800 000 people, mostly ethnic Tutsis, during the genocide 30 years ago. View more
2024-04-04Victoria Immanuel Opolisi yaShana otayi indile moshigwana ngele ope na ngoka e na uuyelele wu na sha naampoka pena aantu mboka ya yaha momutse noku yuga omukeleli gwomaliko iinima ye. View more
2024-04-04Victoria Immanuel Omandiki goMTC moshitopowa shaShana ohela oga piti guudha aantu mboka anuwa uukalata woongondhi dhawo wa tetwa mo mombepo. View more
2024-04-04Correspondent Sirongo saNamibia vana gusa etokoro lyewa mokuninkisa asi vadinguli vawize mosirongo omu nye kavageve mbudi asi ngesi nombapira edi avatumbura asi Visa tavadigwana poopo ono kuyasika mosirongo unene komavango aga gokuhwililira gadivikwa. View more
2024-04-04Correspondent Vakarelipo vadinkantu monomberewa dapamukunda kuna kuvahundira asi vahepa kudiva asi yinke vana pumbwa vadinkantu, unene yina kupitira momagwanekero pampepo, ntani unene kuruganesa maraca gawo monongodi eyi vana kutara unene asi mulyo kovadinkantu yipo asi vaharuganesa yimwe yondiro. View more
2024-04-04Correspondent Road accidents are a major cause of injuries and fatalities in Namibia, and many of these accidents are caused by drivers failing to keep a safe distance from the vehicle in front of them. View more
2024-04-04Correspondent Asian markets tumbled Wednesday as investors grow increasingly sceptical that the Federal Reserve will cut interest rates as much as hoped this year, while a massive earthquake in Taiwan added to the sense of gloom. View more
2024-04-04Staff Reporter Nedbank Namibia held its annual employee Top Achievers Awards 2022 ceremony on Wednesday evening under the theme, ‘Celebrating the success of your rhythm in harmony’. View more
2024-04-04Staff Reporter The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has announced the upcoming resignation of its chief executive officer (CEO) Wessie van der Westhuizen, and chief culture officer (CCO) Sonja Thieme, effective 30 April 2024. View more
2024-04-04Staff Reporter Figures from the mines and energy ministry show that during March 2024, global petrol prices increased by 2.7% while international prices for diesel 50ppm decreased by 2.64% ,and diesel 10ppm decreased by 2.46%. View more
2024-04-04Staff Reporter Trustco Group Holdings Limited yesterday announced the extension for the repayment date for a N$1 billion related party loan. Making the announcement via a statement, Trustco shared that Next Capital (Pty) Ltd, a key shareholder and lender, has elected to extend the date for the repayment initially due on 31 March 2024. View more
2024-04-04Correspondent Endometriosis is a complex gynaecological condition characterised by the abnormal growth of endometrial tissue outside the uterus. The uterus is a female reproductive organ with the main function of caring for the baby during pregnancy. View more
2024-04-04Paheja Siririka Mphonyana Ikalafeng-Verbreeck says after being diagnosed with double uterus syndrome, she stopped seeking medical healthcare as she was subjected to judgement from these workers. View more
2024-04-04Edward Mumbuu Over the past five years, political parties represented in Parliament have received a cumulative N$592 million from Treasury, based on the seats they have in the country’s bicameral parliament system, official documents reveal. View more
2024-04-04Maihapa Ndjavera There is no doubt that cattle breeding is the major agricultural industry in Namibia’s Omaheke region, where both commercial and communal farmers participate vigorously in animal husbandry. View more
2024-04-04Staff Reporter Following visits to traditional leaders in northern and north-eastern Namibia recently, President Nangolo Mbumba will this week meet traditional authorities in southern Namibia. View more
2024-04-04Maria Sheya The Windhoek High Court has indicated that Menzies Aviation’s application for oral evidence, in its protracted fight with Namibia Airports Company over the multi-million-dollar ground handling tender it lost out on, is not an abuse of court processes. View more
2024-04-04Staff Reporter President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday announced the establishment of the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission (BDDC) at the State House. View more
2024-04-04Victoria Immanuel Villagers of Okatseidhi in the Otsandi area of the Omusati region have expressed concern over extensive crop damage by elephants. View more
2024-04-04Steven Klukowski The Keetmanshoop municipality last week renamed nine streets to honour and celebrate the lives of those citizens who left an indelible mark in the town, shaping its history and guiding its future. View more
2024-04-04John Muyamba Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula says the writing is in the stars, and his army of patriots is destined for State House. View more
2024-04-04Festus Hamalwa Swapo central committee member Hofni Iipinge has called on young party leaders to exercise and display the highest standards of discipline. View more
2024-04-03Pricilla Mukokobi The Namibia Media Professionals Union (Nampu) is outraged over the reported assault of a female radio journalist allegedly by a senior male editor at a local daily newspaper. View more
2024-04-03Limba Mupetami Netball Namibia (NN) on Saturday postponed its Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was scheduled for Gobabis due to noncompliance by council members. View more
2024-04-03Paheja Siririka In spite of the immense talent noticeable in the country, issues around the lack of netball infrastructure, among others, are obstacles to the development of the game in Namibia. View more
2024-04-03Victoria Immanuel Aantu ya pita po12 moshitopolwa shaShana, oya pewa uutekete sho anuwa ya adhika taya hingi ye li kohi yondhungo mehuuliloshiwike lyapaasa. View more
2024-04-03Victoria Immanuel Omwaalu gwiiponga yomoondjila mbyoka ya lopotwa pethimbo lyehuliloshiwike ele lyapaasa, ogwa shuna pevi okuyeleka noomvula dha piti pethimbo lya faathana. View more
2024-04-03Festus Hamalwa Omukulunhu wouhaku ta kwafele moshitukulwa shaHangwena George Jeremiah okwa ti ombelewa yavo youhaku otai shi endifa nawa okulwifa malaria molwashi paife omivalu dovanaudu vomukifi ou oda shuna pedu. View more
2024-04-03Correspondent Namibia stands at a crossroads, grappling with the pervasive issue of youth unemployment. As of 2023, the youth unemployment rate soared to a staggering 46.1% (Namibia Statistics Agency, 2023). View more
2024-04-03Correspondent Regional youth officers are urged to adapt to young people’s levels in terms of accessing social media platforms, and using their social language as the internet was highlighted to be pivotal to the youth as a necessity rather than a luxury. View more
2024-04-03Correspondent As part of their curriculum requirements, 22 students from the France-based International School of Paris recently held a fundraising event for their voyage to the Epukiro constituency’s Otjimanangombe village in the Omaheke region, slated for July 2024. View more
2024-04-03Pricilla Mukokobi Junior mayor of the City of Windhoek Sylvia Shapumba has applauded MTC for their commitment to hosting the MTC Teen Inspirational Summit. View more
2024-04-03Staff Reporter A significant milestone in Namibia’s entrepreneurial landscape was marked on 26 March 2024 as Sanlam hosted a pivotal phase of the Sanlam Bridge session. View more
2024-04-03Otniel Hembapu Taps have run dry in Omaheke’s regional capital Gobabis, pushing the municipality into dusk-to-dawn water rationing to balance demands. View more
2024-04-03Maria Sheya The government is being dragged to court for allegedly refusing to provide information on the safety and possible adverse effects of the Covid-19 vaccinations administered during the pandemic. View more
2024-04-03Aletta Shikololo The national anti-graft body is calling for the establishment of specialised courts dealing specifically with cases of corruption, fraud, money laundering and tax evasion. View more
2024-04-03Otniel Hembapu B2Gold Otjikoto Mine, the country’s largest gold producer, is set to start with the voluntary retrenchment of 300 employees this month. View more
2024-04-03Eveline de Klerk The Swakopmund Museum has unveiled an exhibition on the 1904-08 Ovaherero and Nama genocide, the first time in 125 years that such history is showcased at the museum. View more
2024-04-03Correspondent National Assembly Speaker Peter Katjavivi and his Turkish counterpart Numan Kurtulmuş have reinforced the two countries’ long-standing bilateral relations by signing a Memorandum of Understanding. View more
2024-04-03Aletta Shikololo Popular Democratic Movement lawmaker Inna Hengari will table a motion this week in parliament, seeking to address an “overwhelming influx” of foreign music at the expense of local music content saturating Namibian airwaves. View more
2024-04-03Staff Reporter The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) is reflecting on and celebrating the recent outcome of the country’s Universal Safety Oversight Audit Programme – Continuous Monitoring Approach (USOAP-CMA). View more
2024-04-03Edgar Brandt Shell Namibia’s country chair Adeleye Falade has been appointed as the CEO of Brunei LNG, which is an Asian operation, employing about 500 people and pumping close to seven million tonnes of liquefied gas annually into ocean-going tankers. View more
2024-04-02Limba Mupetami The Namibia Football Association’s (NFA) executive council yesterday resolved that if the Brave Warriors withdraw threats of legal action, they will receive 27% of the N$15 million prize money awarded by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) for their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations competition. View more
2024-04-02Correspondent Germany’s Westphalia managed a win and a defeat against Namibian opposition this weekend at the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup. View more
2024-04-02Festus Hamalwa Omulumenhu weedula 26 okwa ponokelwa kookalyamupombo ve li ninga ovatwaalelwa, ndele ta dengwa nokunyekwa otuwa yaye. View more
2024-04-02Victoria Immanuel OSHAKATIS- ǂHanub ǂNûiǂgādi Pension ǂGaes ge N$4.7 biljun marisa 2023ǁî marikurib !nâ ǁîs ǁanina xu ge hōǂgā. GIPFs di Dana Sîsenǂuira Mâisab, Martin Inkumbib ge ge mî, nē maris ge 97 512 ǁanina xu a !khō!oahesa tsîs ǂgaes ūhâ xūn di ǁkhāsiba n$151 biljuns ai ra ǀnōhese. View more
2024-04-02Pricilla Mukokobi ǀKhomas ǀkharisi ǀAwemā!nans ge ǁaupexa N$20 miljun marisa ǂkhari tsî kaiǀnōb (SME) ǂharugu-aona ǁāǁās !aroma mā hâ, ǀgui timî tsîs ge nē ǀawemā!nansa nē proxrammi ǀkha a tsoatsoasa xu. View more
2024-04-02Correspondent Two farmers at Okauarongo village in Omaheke region’s Otjombinde constituency recently lost a total of seven cattle to lightning. Okauarongo is situated 14km south of Tallismanus. View more
2024-04-02Correspondent Rangeland is defined as an area of land with natural forage materials that are utilised by livestock and wild animals. Its productivity depends on rainfall and utilisation. View more
2024-04-02Correspondent Farmers in the Zambezi region are highly appreciative of the numerous government interventions and efforts to improve the lives and overall living standards of the region’s inhabitants through farming. View more
2024-04-02Correspondent Asian markets were mixed yesterday after data showed a slight uptick in US inflation, but Federal Reserve boss Jerome Powell said the reading was “in line with expectations”. View more
2024-04-02Staff Reporter Namibia is experiencing a transformative shift towards becoming a premier destination, and O&L Leisure is at the forefront of this evolution. View more
2024-04-02Aletta Shikololo Cash-strapped rail operator TransNamib has spent the last year looking to replace CEO Johny Smith, who left in mid-2023 after turning down a lucrative fresh five-year contract. View more
2024-04-02Correspondent Namibia has taken a significant step to boost its tourism industry by announcing the implementation of visas on arrival at five key border posts across the country. View more
2024-04-02Eveline de Klerk Walvis Bay residents have raised their voices in protest to demand that the municipality cuts ties with the RedForce debt-collecting agency. View more
2024-04-02Correspondent Omaheke region on Thursday rejected regional consultations for inputs on the revised resettlement criteria, calling for the policy and the agriculture minister to hear their ‘special plight’. View more
2024-04-02Festus Hamalwa Liberation struggle freedom fighter John Amakali (73), affectionately known as Nakaundule, was laid to rest at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine over the weekend. View more
2024-04-02Edgar Brandt The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has suspended its executive for information technology Bonifatius Konjore. The decision to suspend Konjore is part of an ongoing internal investigation into possible misconduct. View more
2024-03-28Carlos Kambaekwa DEATH has shortened the life journey of another beloved athlete, for the umpteenth time in many months. Former Chief Santos versatile footie, Eslon ‘Don’ Kavindjima, has taken a bow from life after losing a long battle with illness. Featuring regularly for one of the most exciting outfits in the history of domestic football, Kavindjima has for some inexplicable reason never really managed to lay View more
2024-03-28Correspondent GOBABIS mayor Melba Tjozongoro says the town is ready to host the masses coming for the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup starting tomorrow in Omaheke region. View more
2024-03-28Staff Reporter In a display of skill and determination, Namibian racer Russell Josephat, affectionately known as RJ63, left an indelible mark at the recent South African Nationals and African Open held at Killarney, Cape Town. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent The southern Gaza Strip came under intense Israeli bombardment overnight, despite international pressure for an immediate ceasefire in the Palestinian territory where famine is looming. View more
2024-03-28Victoria Immanuel Nonando MTC taka gandja ompito yesilohenda kwaamboka inaaya ndhindhilikitha uukalata wa wo oomwendhi ndatu, uukalata mboka otau kala wa tetwa mo mombepo. View more
2024-03-28Victoria Immanuel Omolwa omvula ndjoka itaayi loko nawa aafalama oyendji oya sholola taya ti onkalo yonuumvo otayi faathana ashike nomimvo dha piti. View more
2024-03-28Pricilla Mukokobi In a soulful revelation of her musical journey, veteran musician Rebekka Matheus at the Arts Performance Centre (APC) in Tsumeb has shared the transformative power of her trumpet and the impact it has on the youth. View more
2024-03-28NSK The findings of the preliminary results of the 2023 Housing and Population Census (HPC) should be a great opportunity for both the powers that be and the entertainment and arts sector. Why? Because one of the findings affects both sides of the coin exponentially. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent As I close off my stay in the beautiful town of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region, I want to exceptionally appreciate and acknowledge the display of unity, resilience and an exclusive community spirit displayed by the people of the region during the country’s 34th Independence celebrations, leaving all visitors in reverence of its unique cultural identity, warmth and generosity. View more
2024-03-28Paheja Siririka THE City of Windhoek has advised any event organisers or individuals to follow the rules and regulations by acquiring a sound broadcasting permit which will allow them to host an event. View more
2024-03-28Paheja Siririka The Unam Space Theatre will be a hive of activity tonight with the showcasing of the first-ever Commonwealth Fashion Show. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent Japan was expected to announce plans to develop a next-generation passenger jet following a government committee meeting yesterday, a year after the last struggling attempt was scrapped. View more
2024-03-28Staff Reporter THE Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has shared that the official ground breaking of the Philippsee floating photovoltaic (PV) project took place in Bad Schönborn, Germany, on 21 March 2024. View more
2024-03-28Staff Reporter The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has appointed Mufaro Nesongano to its executive team, effective 20 March 2024. Nesongano has assumed the role of executive for communication and consumer relations at the authority. View more
2024-03-28Edgar Brandt Namibia’s infant green hydrogen industry can greatly assist African and specifically Southern African Development Community (SADC) countries to confront a number of interlinked challenges, including climate change, low economic growth rates and poverty. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent Allow me to zoom in on one of the biggest challenges that most businesses are faced with, which is not the ability to attract customers, but to retain them. View more
2024-03-28Prof Makala Lilemba Namibia’s 34th Independence celebration on 21 March 2024 was held in Katima Mulilo, the regional capital of the Zambezi region. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent WHENEVER an employer has a job opportunity requiring assistance from an individual person in carrying out the employer’s business or trade, that employer is required to hire an individual person to fill the position that exists in the employer’s business or organisation, whether on a temporary or permanent basis. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent AMID the relentless surge of technological advancements, the media landscape stands as a dynamic entity, continually evolving to meet the demands of an increasingly digital world. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent Whilst this piece serves as advice to pensioners, it is also meant as a guidance to the current working force as well as the youth. View more
2024-03-28Reverend Jan Scholtz What does Easter mean to us as Namibian Christians living in these times? Have you ever noticed how different Easter is from the Christmas season? Christmas shows up in the store beginning in August. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent The 34th Independence Day anniversary of the Republic of Namibia was marked by a poignant and inspiring address from Nangolo Mbumba, the country’s fourth President, delivered to an audience at the Katima Mulilo Stadium in the scenic Zambezi region. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent As Namibians prepare to celebrate Easter, a time of reflection, we extend our warmest wishes for a peaceful and enjoyable weekend to all. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent Namibia has finally reached 50/50 gender equality in the National Assembly, thanks to the various political parties implementing 50/50 gender equality in their leadership structures. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent Popular Democratic Movement member of parliament Hidipo Hamata has urged the government to regulate private schools and vocational training centres to ensure fairness and equality for all students and teachers. View more
2024-03-28John Muyamba The Hambukushu Traditional Authority has questioned why the Prime Minister’s Office, the Urban and Rural Development Ministry, and the Zambezi governor turned a blind eye to the fact that it has jurisdiction over the area where they are planning to designate the Khwe Traditional Authority. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent The Khomas Region Council injected close to N$20 million towards empowering the small and medium enterprises since the commencement of the council’s income generating activity programme. View more
2024-03-28Victoria Immanuel Oshana police said the region’s holding cells are bursting at the seams. This situation has now been blamed on the slow pace of investigations. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent The Oshikoto region education directorate continues operating from offices in Ondangwa in the Oshana region, despite concerns over the associated costs. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent Otjozondjupa governor James Uerikua says as much as the government has made strides in protecting the rights of women and girls, the rights of the boy child must not be forgotten. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent The Ondangwa police have opened a case of attempted murder and assault through threatening against man who reportedly attacked his girlfriend’s 30-year-old lover at the town’s Uupopo location on Sunday. View more
2024-03-28Eveline de Klerk Labour minister Uutoni Nujoma has sought approval in the National Assembly to reappoint the Employment Equity Commissioner, advocate Otniel Podewiltz, whose term expires at the end of this month. View more
2024-03-28Victoria Immanuel The Government Institutions Pension Fund has raked in N$4.7 billion in contributions from its members during the 2023 financial year. View more
2024-03-28Correspondent JOHANNA Ileka-Nangolo is a committed civil servant and a control administrative officer at the Oranjemund Constituency office. View more
2024-03-27Staff Reporter Cricket Namibia (CN) has reached a historic milestone by signing 10 professional contracts with the Capricorn Eagles. View more
2024-03-27Limba Mupetami Namibian sprinter Beatrice Masilingi is looking forward to competing in track and field meets in May to qualify for this year’s Paris Olympic Games. View more
2024-03-27Steven Klukowski Eleven Brothers from Naute Dam were crowned champions when they defeated Aus-based Desert Horses 3-2 in the final of the David Isaacks Independence Football Tournament held in Bethanie on Sunday. View more
2024-03-27Staff Reporter Namibian Volleyball Federation (NVF) will host the eagerly awaited Bank Windhoek-NVF Doc Tournament at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund this weekend. View more
2024-03-27Correspondent The Namibia Football Association (NFA) opened a five-day coaching workshop for school coaches in collaboration with the sports ministry and the Namibia School Sports Union on Monday. View more
2024-03-27Festus Hamalwa Kansela woshikandjohoololo shaEtayi Hans Haikali okwa ti oomeme nava fimanekewe efimbo keshe molwashi ova fimana moshiwana. View more
2024-03-27Paheja Siririka Member of Parliament Patience Masua has highlighted the importance of young Namibians being part of the lawmaking process and ensuring that their contributions trickle down in their advocacy for law reform to address issues that affect them. View more
2024-03-27Staff Reporter The Tukwatha Youth Organisation (TYO) and National Youth Service (NYS) have collaborated on a project by reviving the school garden of the Green Leaves Primary School in Windhoek’s Okahandja Park informal settlement under the initiative called ‘Blossoming Hope in Every Row’. View more
2024-03-27Festus Hamalwa Oshigambo High School emerged triumphant in the highly contested Oshana Regional Library Debate Championship 2024 held in Oshakati last Saturday. View more
2024-03-27Correspondent The Namibian College of Open Learning recently hosted its 2024 prize-giving ceremony, a hallmark event honouring the remarkable achievements of students in the 2023 national secondary education examinations. View more
2024-03-27Pricilla Mukokobi Sanlam Namibia recently awarded bursaries to six students and provided internship opportunities to 17 young individuals. The selection process was highly competitive, with over 500 students vying for the coveted internship positions. View more
2024-03-27Pricilla Mukokobi The 13th Namibia Careers Expo scheduled to take place on 3 and 4 April at the Windhoek Country Club will once again provide the youth with invaluable resources and opportunities to navigate their career paths and fulfill their aspirations. View more
2024-03-27Correspondent FTX, the bankrupt company once run by disgraced crypto king Sam Bankman-Fried, will sell two-thirds of its shares in hot AI start-up Anthropic for US$880 million, a court filing said on Monday. View more
2024-03-27Correspondent Japan’s plummeting birth rate has led a diaper manufacturer to stop making them for babies at home and instead ramp up production for adults, the company said Tuesday. View more
2024-03-27Staff Reporter For the second year running, the Euromoney Awards have crowned FNB as Africa’s Best International Private Bank in Botswana and Namibia as well as Africa’s Best Bank for Ultra High-Net-Worth Individuals, Discretionary Portfolio Management, Philanthropic Advisory, Succession Planning and Sustainability. View more
2024-03-27Correspondent Every region in Namibia has a unique competitive advantage it can leverage to boost its economy, minister of industrialisation and trade Lucia Iipumbu said. View more
2024-03-27Edgar Brandt With more than a quarter of all households in Namibia consisting of shacks and informal settlements which accommodate close to a million Namibians, the pressing demand for affordable housing presents both a challenge and an opportunity for the domestic construction industry. View more
2024-03-27Otniel Hembapu Great progress has been made on various fronts of the country’s green hydrogen arena, but the incessant under-representation of Namibians from the Hardap and //Kharas regions remains a huge challenge, especially when it comes to scholarships. View more
2024-03-27Edward Mumbuu Auditor general Junias Kandjeke has given Kavango West a disclaimer audit opinion for failing to provide auditors with requisite documentation to support its expenditures. View more
2024-03-27Paheja Siririka Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has chronicled Namibia’s fight against corruption and warned that new and evolving challenges are emerging, including the increasing use of technology in illegal schemes. View more
2024-03-27Maria Sheya The fight over parliamentary seats between the United People’s Movement and the Popular Democratic Movement has spilled over to the High Court. View more
2024-03-27Edward Mumbuu The Namibia University of Science and Technology yesterday launched a draft toolkit on reporting on indigenous communities. View more
2024-03-27John Muyamba The Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Monday denied bail to three Namibian Defence Force soldiers for alleged poaching in the Mangetti National Park in the Kavango West region. View more
2024-03-27Correspondent The Kamanjab Village Council has urged potential investors to apply for land for residential and commercial use to help the council combat deprivation and generate jobs. View more
2024-03-27Correspondent The construction of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority headquarters worth N$16 million, affectionately known as the Omimbonde Vitano office in Omaueuozonjanda, created employment for 17 youths in the Epukiro constituency. View more
2024-03-27Maria Sheya The Windhoek High Court has ordered Urban and Rural Development Minister Erastus Uutoni to reconsider the application of late chief Munjuku Nguvauva II’s wife, Aletha Nguvauva, who seeks to be recognised as the Ovambanderu chief. View more
2024-03-27Correspondent President Nangolo Mbumba on Thursday revealed that the government has availed N$8 million to revive the Kalimbeza Rice Project. View more
2024-03-26Maurice Kambukwe The Namibian Basketball Masters were hosted over weekend and event organisers described the tournament as a resounding success. View more
2024-03-26Limba Mupetami Amateur boxer Pieter Kotze is set to make his debut on a larger scale as he prepares to face off against Phillipus Shikongo in the Hage Geingob Boxing Bonanza on 27 April at Ramatex. View more
2024-03-26Correspondent The secretary general of the Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC), Michael Hamukwaya, has voiced concerns about the ongoing marginalisation of para-athletes, even 34 years after independence. View more
2024-03-26Strauss Lunyangwe Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) showcased their resilience recently as they secured a hard-fought victory against Windhoek Gymnasium (WHK GYM) with a final score of 3-1 in their second match of the season at the Jan Mohr football field. View more
2024-03-26Correspondent Rampant gang violence in Port-au-Prince has triggered the exodus of tens of thousands of people from the Haitian capital where on Friday charred bodies lay in the streets and residents battled a growing food security crisis. View more
2024-03-26Victoria Immanuel Omulumentu e na uulema gwomeho ngoka ta tekula oyana yaali yomimvo ntano oye awike, okwa ti onkalamwenyo oye mu dhikupalela, oshoka ke na omukwathi. View more
2024-03-26Victoria Immanuel !Nona ǁanigu Namibiab ǁKhaubas ǀHûs (NDF) digu ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Fraitaxtsēs ai !khōsis !nâ Mangetti !Hū!nāsi ǀGuru!hanab tawa ge ūhe, ǁnāpagu ge ǁgarugu di ǀoa ǂnâsa ǁgann ǀkha a ǀhao-ūhes khao!gâ. View more
2024-03-26Otniel Hembapu THE Directorate of Veterinary Services and the Food and Agriculture Organization of the United Nations (FAO) will continue their joint efforts to tackle crucial animal health issues across Namibia’s northern communal areas (NCAs). View more
2024-03-26Correspondent Farmers at Ezorongondo in the Epukiro constituency of Omaheke region on Friday held a farmer’s information day at their village to discuss issues related to animal feed, vaccines and the maintenance of livestock during drought. View more
2024-03-26Correspondent Farmers in the Kunene region have been urged to do away with the old habits of farming for prestige but rather start moving towards farming for profit and strive to access lucrative markets. View more
2024-03-26Otniel Hembapu High input costs and unfavourable climate conditions are some of the key factors that continue to threaten the livelihood of wheat-producing farmers and the country’s agronomic sector, which has posted a 50% decline in production output. View more
2024-03-26Staff Reporter TotalEnergies has strengthened its position as the market leader in rooftop solar installations in France by ranking first in the latest call for tenders issued by the French Energy Regulatory Commission (CRE), winning more than 80 MWp or 22% of the capacity awarded. View more
2024-03-26Correspondent Europe’s main stock markets steadied at the start of trading on yesterday following losses in Asia and after a disappointing finish to the week on Wall Street. View more
2024-03-26Correspondent Prime Minister Rishi Sunak was yesterday set to announce £200 million (US$252 million – N$4.7 billion) of public investment to boost the UK’s nuclear deterrent programme and its civil nuclear industry, which the government says will support 40 000 expected new jobs. View more
2024-03-26Correspondent THOUSANDS of Namibians, particularly those in the lower income segment who live in shacks in informal settlements, dream of owning a decent home. View more
2024-03-26Paheja Siririka AS the deadline for the mandatory registration of SIM cards draws near, Namibians have been encouraged by banks to avoid the discomfort and inconvenience that may be associated with being disconnected. View more
2024-03-26Victoria Immanuel A 41-year-old sightless man, who lives with his two minor boys in a small, dilapidated house at Omutsegwonime, located 20km north of Omuthiya, tells his tale of daily hardship. View more
2024-03-26Correspondent Namibia’s Embassy in the Kingdom of Belgium and the Netherlands, the Grand Duchy of Luxembourg, and the Mission to the European Union held a memorial service in honour of the late president Hage Geingob on Saturday. View more
2024-03-26Paheja Siririka THE chairperson of the African Union’s Peace and Security Council Emilia Ndinelao Mkusa says the latest wave of coups d’état poses challenges that have hampered Africa’s development. View more
2024-03-26Edgar Brandt Fitch Ratings, a United States of America based ratings agency, has reaffirmed the Development Bank of Namibia with a BB- rating and with a stable outlook. View more
2024-03-26Staff Reporter The Namibian Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P), spearheaded by the mines and energy ministry, has been invited to join the International Hydrogen Trade Forum (IHTF). View more
2024-03-25Limba Mupetami African Stars chairman Salomo Hei said the club has no comment at this stage regarding Fifa’s instruction last week to settle outstanding remuneration of N$90 000 plus 5% interest to their former coach, Prince George Koffie. View more
2024-03-25Correspondent In the Rugby Premier League match on Saturday, Wanderers Rugby Club defeated Kudu Rugby Club 35–25 at the Wanderers Sports Grounds in Windhoek. View more
2024-03-25Maurice Kambukwe Minister of sports Agnes Tjongarero expressed satisfaction with Team Namibia’s performance at the recently concluded 13th Africa Games in Ghana, where Namibia secured the 23rd position. View more
2024-03-25Correspondent Top Namibian racehorses Earl of Cardigan and Lady Diamond, respectively from Otjinene Supporters Club (OSC) and Aminuis Racing (AR) won the main races at the Horse Racing Independence Bash held at Gobabis turf on Saturday in Omaheke region. View more
2024-03-25Limba Mupetami The U/21 Namibian national netball team faced a setback in their bid for a fifth-place finish, losing 50-42 to Kenya in a crucial match of the Netball World Youth Cup qualifier. View more
2024-03-25Correspondent More than 130 schoolchildren seized by gunmen in a mass kidnapping in northwestern Nigeria earlier this month were released unharmed on Sunday, officials and the army said. View more
2024-03-25Correspondent Senegal began voting yesterday for a new president in an unpredictable race following three years of turmoil and political crisis. View more
2024-03-25Festus Hamalwa Oshilyo shongudu yopolitika yoNEFF Kalimbo Iipumbu okwa ti ovanhu ve li meembelewa depangelo nava yakule nawa oshiwana. View more
2024-03-25Festus Hamalwa Opolifi moshitukulwa shaShana otai konakona oshibofa omo omukeleli womaliko vati a yasha nondjebo omulumenhu e na oudu wopamadilaadilo noku monifa oiponga ovanhu vatatu ovo va li popepi. View more
2024-03-25Victoria Immanuel Omulumentu gwomimvo 48, okwa si eso lyombaadhilila sho a dhipagwa kondjamba ndyoka yali ye ya tidha pamwe nayakwawo yaali. View more
2024-03-25Albertina Nakale Nihakubonahala kuli lizazi neli lengile, likitikiti za bayahi banaha Namibia ni bayahi basikiliti sa Zambezi, neba tile kuto tabela lizazi la tukuluho lene libile teñi mwa Katima Mulilo Labune. View more
2024-03-25Correspondent The preliminary results for the 2023 population and housing census were released on 13 March 2024 and Namibia’s population has reached the three million mark. View more
2024-03-25Correspondent The White House unveiled almost US$20 billion in new grants and loans on Wednesday to support Intel’s US chip-making facilities, marking the Biden administration’s largest funding announcement yet as it tackles China’s dominance of the crucial technology. View more
2024-03-25Staff Reporter RichAfrica Consultancy is getting set to host the highly anticipated 6th Namibia International Energy Conference, scheduled for 23 to 25 April 2024 at the Droombos Estate in Windhoek. View more
2024-03-25Staff Reporter A National Coordination Mechanism (NCM) on decent work in the Namibian fisheries sector was launched last week by the labour, industrial relations and employment creation ministry in collaboration with the International Labour Organisation (ILO). View more
2024-03-25Staff Reporter The popular television game show “Trustco Winna Mariba” powered by NBC returned to local screens on 6 March and has thus far crowned three winners. View more
2024-03-25Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Nangolo Mbumba has condemned the deadly terror attack on civilians in a theatre in the Moscow region of Russia, on Friday 22 March 2024. View more
2024-03-25Paheja Siririka WHILE the Southern African Development Community grapples with security challenges, especially in the DRC and Mozambique, the region will continue to pursue diplomatic solutions to bring lasting peace to those countries. View more
2024-03-25Correspondent THE Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has rejected the United People’s Movement and National Empowerment Fighting Corruption’s application to contest the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections as an alliance, under an umbrella called Alliance Christian Democratic Organisation (ACDO). View more
2024-03-25Victoria Immanuel Three members of the Namibian Defence Force were arrested on Friday in Mangetti National Park after they were caught with bags filled with dried game meat. View more
2024-03-25Eveline de Klerk Namibia stands as a testament to the resilience and strength of its women, who have been instrumental in shaping the narrative of peace and reconciliation. View more
2024-03-25Roland Routh Coenraad Botha and his wife, Zimbabwean national Charlotte Murove, on Friday applied for bail after they were re-arrested shortly after being released from custody the previous Friday. View more
2024-03-25Roland Routh Africure Pharmaceuticals has lodged another urgent application in the High Court, this time seeking to interdict the Central Procurement Board of Namibia and the health ministry from entering a contract with any supplier of Anti-Retroviral medication. View more
2024-03-25Correspondent This is a hotly debated topic that often divides opinion, and I think every student thinks about this and asks, why don’t they teach us about important topics like how to make money and how to manage it, how to manage time, how to be patient, critical thinking skills, and being creative? View more
2024-03-25Correspondent Namibia’s possible interest in joining the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries might originate from a number of foreign relations considerations: View more
2024-03-22Staff Reporter Rugby action continues this weekend as the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) premier league enters its second round, promising fans thrilling matches. Matches will be held across the premier, reserve, and women’s division. View more
2024-03-22Limba Mupetami The president of the Namibia Football Association (Afcon), Robert Shimooshili assured that all spendings on the Brave Warriors during the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) will be disclosed in due course. View more
2024-03-22Carlos Kambaekwa Never be fooled by looks, a quick glimpse at the bearded bulky young man will drive anyone to conclude the former Chief Santos Football Club attacker can hardly harm a fly. View more
2024-03-22Maurice Kambukwe Defending champions, Ongos Ladies FC will be tested this weekend in their quest to retain the title when they square off against Ongwediva Queens at Uukwangula Stadium in the northern part of the country. View more
2024-03-22NSK I miss the 2015 Namibia at 25 Independence Celebrations. That’s the year the departed president Hage G. Geingob ascended to the presidency. Something was in the air. View more
2024-03-22Karlos Naimwhaka In today’s fast-paced world, amidst the chaos and pressures of modern life, a quiet revolution is taking place one that offers men a pathway to reclaim control over their lives and rediscover their true selves. View more
2024-03-22Staff Reporter Namibia’s music fanatics eagerly anticipate an extraordinary celebration looming, as visionary creative director and filmmaker, Othilia Tutu Mungoba, collaborates with musical curator Christian Polloni to reveal the grand spectacle titled “Ras Sheehama: 3 Decades of Sound”. View more
2024-03-22Correspondent Britain’s annual inflation rate fell more than expected in February, official data showed Wednesday, fuelling speculation that the Bank of England will start cutting interest rates in the coming months. Inflation reached 3.4% last month – the lowest level since September 2021 – after hitting 4.0% in January, according to the Office for National Statistics. View more
2024-03-22Staff Reporter In line with regulatory requirements, the Common Monetary Area’s banking sector will be rolling out changes on how clients make and receive payments as of 15 April 2024. The CMA is comprised of Namibia, Eswatini, Lesotho and South Africa. View more
2024-03-22Staff Reporter Bannerman Energy has announced the successful completion of a Scoping Study evaluating potential expansion options for its flagship Etango Uranium Project in the Erongo region. View more
2024-03-22Reverend Jan Scholtz Having been an active youth leader in my younger days, I speak from practical experience as to the impact and need for active and dynamic youth participation. The youth have always been harbingers of development. View more
2024-03-22Prof Makala Lilemba After 34 years of nationhood, Namibians are still subjected to house repossession, despite having struggled to have a house called their own home. View more
2024-03-22Correspondent As Namibia strives to use its huge uranium deposits for economic growth, officials face a complicated set of opportunities and constraints. View more
2024-03-22Correspondent The current situation in the conflict between Ukraine – serving (while being demolished) as a proxy for the West – and Russia, can be sketched in three broad strokes. View more
2024-03-22Correspondent As Namibia marked its 34th year of independence, the nation reflects on its remarkable journey since gaining freedom from colonial rule in 1990. View more
2024-03-22Correspondent Every country has a history to tell, preserve, and pass on to generations to come. And so is the Namibian history of independence, which was pursued through the barrel of the gun as well as by diplomatic means. View more
2024-03-22Correspondent Generally, motivation is often hailed as the key to success, the magic ingredient that propels individuals to achieve their goals. View more
2024-03-22Staff Reporter As Namibians gathered in Katima Mulilo yesterday to mark the 34th Independence Day anniversary of the country, we were reminded of the valour and sacrifices made by our forebears, the brave sons and daughters of our soil, who traversed treacherous paths to secure the freedom and dignity we cherish today. View more
2024-03-22Albertina Nakale New Era senior reporter, Albertina Nakale engaged the newly elected mayor of Katima Mulilo, John Ntemwa (JN) on some of his strategic plans for the town during his tenure. Ntemwa, a Swapo councillor was elected as the new mayor of Katima Mulilo Town Council last December via secret ballot after a tie in nomination with former mayor, Lister Shamalaza. View more
2024-03-22Albertina Nakale The health status of Namibia has improved steadily since independence, and the government further seeks to improve the country’s health services. View more
2024-03-22Albertina Nakale Although the government has established decentralisation programmes to bring development and services closer to the grassroots levels, the marginalised communities within the Bwabwata National Park feel little has been done for them in terms of development and provision of services. View more
2024-03-22Albertina Nakale Despite the scorching heat, thousands of Namibians and Zambezi residents turned up to celebrate Namibia’s 34th Independence Day anniversary held yesterday in Katima Mulilo. View more
2024-03-22Correspondent The Namibian National Teacher’s Union secretary general, Loide Shaanika is concerned about the rising cases and reports of corporal punishment in schools. View more
2024-03-22Steven Klukowski Keetmanshoop Rural councillor, Willem Labuschagne has raised concern over the living conditions of Namibia Industrial Development Agency’s employees at the Naute irrigation project. View more
2024-03-22Correspondent The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is planning on implementing a project that is aimed at strengthening Namibian food systems to recover from emergencies and disease-related shocks. View more
2024-03-22Albertina Nakale The Trans-Zambezi Highway officially known as the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor (WBNLDC) is without a doubt one of the safest corridors in Africa, as it eliminates the necessity for police escorts to accompany trucks moving valuable cargo along the corridor. View more
2024-03-20Limba Mupetami The Katutura Multi-purpose Youth Centre and the field behind the Khomasdal Stadium, designated for football matches and track and field events, are currently occupied by homeless people. View more
2024-03-20Maurice Kambukwe Namibia will be hoping to secure more medals at the 13th African Games before the games comes to an end this weekend. View more
2024-03-20John Muyamba The Ministry of Sports, Youth and National Service has lived up to their promise to bring sports facilities to the Kavango West region. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent As part of the Namibia Volleyball Federation (NVF)’s strategic plan, 42 referees are attending a Federation International de Volleyball (FIVB) referee development course at Swakopmund in the Erongo region. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent Donald Trump faced having assets seized in a humiliating blow to his carefully cultivated image as a self-made tycoon as his lawyers acknowledged Monday he doesn’t have the cash to appeal a US$464 million fine for fraudulently inflating his wealth. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent The entire population of Gaza is experiencing “severe levels of acute food insecurity”, US Secretary of State Antony Blinken said Tuesday, underscoring the urgency for increasing the delivery of humanitarian aid into the Palestinian territory. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent A bus carrying students from a top Kenyan university collided with a truck on a busy highway after skidding in heavy rain, killing 11 of them and injuring 42 seriously, police said. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent Nigeria’s army on Monday denied carrying out revenge attacks after the killing of 16 soldiers in the southern Delta state, as residents accused troops of burning a village in retaliation. Videos of flaming houses along the Forcados river have circulated on social media since Sunday, but AFP has not been able to verify the footage. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) HTTP campus recently hosted the first-ever hackathon which saw 20 participants employ digital technologies to come up with innovative ideas to curb traffic accidents in Namibia. View more
2024-03-20Pricilla Mukokobi Isack Awala, a tutor at VGS ACADEMY in Oshikuku, emerged as a standout participant in an international essay competition last November when he ended in the top 20 out of 5 000 participants. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent In efforts to motivate their learners to do well academically, the Epukiro Secondary School in the Omaheke region recently awarded its best performers with prizes, compliments of community members, including peer groups. View more
2024-03-20Staff Reporter The Capricorn Foundation has pledged N$1 million towards the Wolwedans Foundation’s flagship initiative, RuralRevive: Building a Desert-based Economy, showcasing its dedication to economic advancement, sustainable development and the empowerment of the Maltahöhe community. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent Japan’s central bank pulled the plug yesterday on its ultra-aggressive monetary stimulus programme, hiking rates for the first time since the global financial crisis. View more
2024-03-20Staff Reporter New generation reporting took centre- stage this week when the Capricorn Group, in partnership with GreymatterFinch, hosted another investor relations workshop. View more
2024-03-20Staff Reporter Haitham Al Ghais, Secretary General (SG) of the Organisation of Petroleum Exporting Countries (OPEC), is expected to deliver an address and share insight into global oil trends at the upcoming Namibian International Energy Conference (NIEC) in Windhoek during April. View more
2024-03-20Pricilla Mukokobi As Namibia celebrates 34 years of independence, the Zambezi region joins the nationwide celebrations with a focus on honouring local cultural icons. View more
2024-03-20Albertina Nakale As Katima Mulilo bursts into a hive of activity to host Namibia’s 34th Independence Day, the town enjoys a carnival atmosphere with streets and public facilities cleaned and decorated for tomorrow’s big celebrations. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent After the tragic passing of president Geingob last month, the BBC online news reported that his death “led to surge in patriotism, with Namibians from across the political divide coming together to mourn him”. View more
2024-03-20Otniel Hembapu With the school already grappling with ageing infrastructure and ill-discipline amongst its learners, the continuous water crisis at the settlement of Okombahe is further compounding matters for the Gaob Justus Garoeb High School. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture’s director in the Oshikoto region Aletta Eises has called on learners to stop visiting cuca shops, and instead focus on improving their academic work. View more
2024-03-20Festus Hamalwa The Oukwanyama queen Martha Mwadinomho yaKristian Nelumbu is appealing to the public to assist in tracing the head of the legendary late king Mandume ya Ndemufayo. View more
2024-03-20Roland Routh The matter in which Job Amupanda is asking the courts to remove the veterinary cordon fence, also known as the red line, suffered a setback in the Supreme Court. View more
2024-03-20Aletta Shikololo An investigation by government on allegations of corruption, mismanagement and non-compliance into the National Youth Council has called for the suspension of the institution’s executive chairperson Sharonice Busch and director, Calista Schwartz-Gowases. View more
2024-03-20Edward Mumbuu Cabinet secretary George Simataa maintains that academic and erstwhile Namibia Institute of Public Management executive director left the institute on mutual grounds, and was not pushed, as purported. View more
2024-03-20Maihapa Ndjavera With the rapid advancement of technology, the global cybersecurity landscape is continuously evolving and through these developments, new threats emerge on a regular basis. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Monday visited the Vhungu Vhungu and Ndonga Linena Green Schemes as part of her visit to the Kavango East region to address food insecurity. View more
2024-03-20Festus Hamalwa Engel Nawatiseb’s brief stint outside Swapo has ended with the former deputy minister of information and communication technology returning after he had left the party last month. View more
2024-03-20Correspondent nemployed graduate teachers countrywide are planning to camp at regional education offices on 26 March 2024, as they say no response was received following a protest held last year. View more
2024-03-20Paheja Siririka Labour minister Utoni Nujoma says although the fisheries sector plays an important role in Namibia’s economy, it has been marred by challenges, including issues relating to decent work, occupational health, and safety, forced labour, violence and harassment on some vessels using Namibian ports. View more
2024-03-20Albertina Nakale Newly-appointed Bukalo Village Council CEO Anna Lyamine-Sazita sat down with New Era’s senior reporter Albertina Nakale to touch base and discuss her plans for the development of a council which has been without a substantive CEO since 2016. View more
2024-03-19Maurice Kambukwe The Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) is gearing up for its second event of the year, as the Standard Bank Epukiro Horse Racing Independence Race on Saturday promises a different experience from the previous one. View more
2024-03-19Limba Mupetami Namibia’s netball victory over Tanzania was nothing short of impressive. Yesterday, the Namibian Under-21 netball team dominated the court with a final score of 55-17 in their second match at the Netball World Youth Cup qualifier, hosted at the Rembrandt Hall in Pretoria. View more
2024-03-19Strauss Lunyangwe Dokkies Schmidt Football Academy (DSFA) demonstrated their prowess on Saturday with a resounding victory over Kasaona Football Academy (KFA), securing a 4 - 1 win in their Under-15 group B clash at the Jan Möhr football field. View more
2024-03-19Correspondent Chinese President Xi Jinping yesterday congratulated Vladimir Putin on his election victory, hailing the Russian president as a force for progress as Moscow’s ties with Beijing deepen. View more
2024-03-19Festus Hamalwa Ohaputeka yedina Ours i li mEenhana oye li te yelwa kookalyamupombo mexuliloshivike nokuvaka mo oilandifomwa ngaashi omiti, omakende nomambale omutenya. View more
2024-03-19Steven Klukowski ǂHanub ǂNûiǂgādi Pension ǂGaes (GIPF) ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Wunstaxtsēs ai ǂnûsa ǀkharisi berodi ǂgaegui-aon, ministeridi, ǂnûiǂgādi tsî sîsenaon ǀkha a dīxūxa mâisan (HR) ǀkha ǂNūǂgoaes !nâ ge ūhâ i. View more
2024-03-19Correspondent The Namibian Brahman Breeders Society (NBBS) recently commemorated the annual Brahman Day at farm Okomutombe, owned by the Schneider family, in the Grootfontein area. View more
2024-03-19Correspondent At the heart of Epukiro constituency in the Omaheke region’s Otjimanangombe, lies a thriving vegetable garden set up by a group of women who resisted relying solely on handouts from the government. View more
2024-03-19Correspondent As a consultant and business coach, I get this question a lot from clients, “how do I transition into commercial farming?” View more
2024-03-19Correspondent The Eastern Epukiro Farmers Association (EEFA) on Friday held a drought survey at Okovimburu’s Tjiri Lodge in the Omaheke region to assist farmers during droughts in this constituency. View more
2024-03-19John Muyamba Kavango West governor Sirkka Ausiku said farmers must start thinking of innovative ways to farm to mitigate the effects of climate change and the drought that the country is experiencing. View more
2024-03-19Correspondent Australian taxi drivers impacted by the rise of ridesharing giant Uber have won US$178 million in compensation, their lawyers said yesterday after settling a gruelling legal battle. View more
2024-03-19Staff Reporter TotalEnergies has reached over 1.5 GW of signed renewable Power Purchase Agreements (PPAs) with over 600 industrial and commercial customers world-wide, for self-consumption on their sites and injection into the grid. Of this 1.5 GW, 1.1 GW is already in operation, producing 1.5 TWh of electricity a year, while 400 MW will be commissioned by year-end. View more
2024-03-19Aletta Shikololo Members of the representative council of the National Youth Council have demanded urgent State intervention to rescue the institution, which they say is close to collapse, after a failed weekend meeting. View more
2024-03-19Edward Mumbuu With the current general poor attitude displayed by some civil servants, introducing a four-day work week in Namibia would be catastrophic, Cabinet secretary George Simataa has said. View more
2024-03-19Edward Mumbuu The Landless People’s Movement has come out swinging against claims that it was formed on a tribalistic premise to represent the wishes and aspirations of the Nama people. View more
2024-03-19Maria Sheya The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia will start collecting levies from service providers, backdated to August 2022, following the recent Supreme Court ruling in its favour. View more
2024-03-19Paheja Siririka Mobile Telecommunications Company and Huawei conducted the country’s official and first-ever 5G trial, clocking a speed of 1.4 Gigabit per second (Gbps). View more
2024-03-19Paheja Siririka Namibian males between 18 and 35 years accounted for the highest number of people involved in crashes, injuries and fatalities during the 2022/2023 period, the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund CEO has said. View more
2024-03-19Steven Klukowski Citizens in the //Kharas region fear stringent qualifying requirements attached to the resettlement policy might make them lose out on resettlement. View more
2024-03-19Correspondent More than 21 000 unregistered children and their families from geographically isolated and remote areas were issued birth certificates and identification cards (IDs) in February. View more
2024-03-19Edgar Brandt More exploratory drilling in the Orange Basin off the Namibian coast has uncovered another significant column of light oil reservoirs of high quality. View more
2024-03-19Staff Reporter Nedbank Namibia managing director Martha Murorua has reinforced the bank’s role in aligning with the socio-economic goals of the national budget. View more
2024-03-18Maurice Kambukwe UNAM rugby team captain Alcino Izaacs believes their 30-17 win over Wanderers in the Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) league at the weekend can be attributed to great team work as well as commitment from the management at the club. View more
2024-03-18Correspondent THE Namibia Professional Boxing and Wrestling Control Board (NPBWCB) held its first boxing awards ceremony at the National Theatre of Namibia in Windhoek on Saturday. View more
2024-03-18Maurice Kambukwe DESPITE Khomas Nampol’s impressive 3-0 win over Okakarara Young Warriors, head coach Fortune Eichab remains committed to a pragmatic approach, dismissing any notions of title contention despite his team’s ascent to second place in the premier league. View more
2024-03-18Limba Mupetami THE Khomas Netball Super 10 league delivered thrilling matches over the weekend at the Wanderers Netball Courts in Windhoek, showcasing the talent and competitive spirit of participating teams. View more
2024-03-18Limba Mupetami UNAM Bokkies and Okahandja FC played an exciting 1-1 draw in the Round 12 of the FNB Women’s Super League match on Saturday at the NFA Technical Centre in Windhoek. View more
2024-03-18Correspondent Niger’s government announced on Saturday it was breaking off “with immediate effect” its military cooperation agreement with the United States. View more
2024-03-18Correspondent A war monitor says Israeli strikes on Syria early yesterday targeted at least two sites in Damascus province including a weapons depot, while state media said a soldier was wounded in the attack. View more
2024-03-18Festus Hamalwa Okwa lopotwa ovakwashiwana vomodoolopa yaKongo va fyaala pomutenya eshi eebashu davo da hanaunwa po komhepo omanga omunhu umwe a mona oshiponga. View more
2024-03-18Festus Hamalwa Ohamba yOvakwanyama Martha Mwadinomho yaKristian Nelumbu okwa pula opo a kongifwe ko komutwe wohamba Mandume yaNdemufayo. View more
2024-03-18Albertina Nakale Buñata bwa balimi mwa sikiliti sa Zambezi babato tasezwa kilukupwe bakeñisa linzie zefubelu zefumanehile mwa sikiliti, ili zetisize butata mwa masimu. View more
2024-03-18Edgar Brandt ONE of the pioneers of nuclear energy, Russia’s State Atomic Energy Corporation Rosatom (Rosatom), last week stated that if all goes according to plan, they could construct a nuclear power plant in Namibia in the foreseeable future. View more
2024-03-18Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade as well as the Ministry of Works and Transport (MWT) have jointly cautioned the public and all potential investors about a fraudulent bid invitation circulating in the public domain. View more
2024-03-18Maria Sheya Namibia’s sole provider of scheduled air services FlyNamibia is at risk of being grounded after the Transportation Commission of Namibia refused to renew its licence. View more
2024-03-18Steven Klukowski The recent suspension of the Karasburg town council might lead to voters losing trust in the democratic political set-up in the //Kharas region. View more
2024-03-18Correspondent In a tale that embodies the power of kindness and community, second-year Business Administration student Wilhelmina Kashima has been granted a life-changing gift of a brandnew electric wheelchair, thanks to the generosity of Tweyapo Fishing Investment. View more
2024-03-18Paheja Siririka PRESIDENT Nangolo Mbumba has pledged to continue strengthening bilateral relationships with the international community. View more
2024-03-18John Muyamba A contractor on Thursday disconnected the sewer pump at Max Makushe Senior Secondary School because of non-payment by the directorate of education. View more
2024-03-18Roland Routh Magistrate David Mukuyu on Friday struck the matter of Coenraad Botha and his wife, Zimbabwean national Charlotte Murove from the roll, and declared it finalised. View more
2024-03-18Roland Routh Windhoek-based lawyer Dirk Conradie and friend Sara Damases are asking Windhoek High Court Judge Thomas Masuku to dismiss bribery charges against them. View more
2024-03-18Maihapa Ndjavera NAMIBIA is falling behind in its readiness to enter a burgeoning oil and gas sector, according to Finance and Public Enterprises Minister, Iipumbu Shiimi, who says the country must adequately prepare to fully reap the benefits of a lucrative hydrocarbon industry. View more
2024-03-18Correspondent The Hoveka Traditional Authority (HTA) will today start an outreach programme to educate the community on the importance of traditional courts and its services. View more
2024-03-15Festus Hamalwa Ounona 57 vondodo yotete moshitukulwa shaShikoto otava ka tameka ofikola momwedi tau ya konima yekuto lovahongifikola. View more
2024-03-15Limba Mupetami NAMIB Mills has pledged to sponsor 504 bags of Top Score maize meal for the entire year to the Brave Warriors squad as a token of appreciation for their participation in the Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon). View more
2024-03-15Limba Mupetami THE secretary-general of the Khomas Super 10 League Erica van Zyl says teams will be back in full swing this weekend, with exciting fixtures slated for the Wanderers netball courts. View more
2024-03-15Limba Mupetami THE chairman of Katutura outfit Black Africa, Thomas Adams, says the club will appeal against the order to forfeit their first three matches of the season and fined N$100 000 by the Second Stream First Division disciplinary committee yesterday. View more
2024-03-15Carlos Kambaekwa THE sacred garden town of Okahandja has over the years unearthed a significant number of great personalities of remarkable pedigree in various fields, professionally, politically and socially. View more
2024-03-15Limba Mupetami The top goal scorer in the DebMarine Premiership, African Stars Willy ‘Awillo’ Stephanus attributes his success to discipline and a willingness to learn from his teammates. View more
2024-03-15Staff Reporter With less than three weeks to go before the 22nd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup in Gobabis, sportsmen and women who took part in the games previously say the competition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young and upcoming athletes. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent Epukiro Secondary School (SS) won the zonal athletics competition organised by Morukutu Primary School (PS) based in Epukiro constituency 's Otjijarua village recently. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent A decade ago, Tatjana Lohmann embarked on a transformative fitness journey, driven by a desire to escape self-criticism and rediscover happiness in her own skin. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent In recent days, the Philippines have been delivering supplies to its ship “stranded” at Ren’ai Jiao in the South China Sea. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent DEBT is not just a financial issue; it has significant psychological and sociological implications, contributing significantly to individuals’ emotional well-being and societal status. View more
2024-03-15NSK Today, I will share a personal playlist of Namibian music. This is something new that I will do every month. For the last two years, I have been extremely absent from Namibian music. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent THE Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) is championing domestic tourism as part of a revival initiative involving members of the local media and social media influencers touring local establishments in central and western Namibia. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent THE anticipation is palpable as the sixth edition of the Premium Sports Trading Bet (PSTBet) Windhoek Cultural Festival gears up for kick-off at the Sam Nujoma Stadium from 28 to 31 March. View more
2024-03-15Pricilla Mukokobi For over 33 decades, Namibia’s creative industry has felt ignored, receiving little help from the government or other relevant stakeholders. View more
2024-03-15Pricilla Mukokobi In the heart of the northern region, Eneas Shoikuti is challenging stereotypes and breaking barriers in an industry long dominated by women: manicure and pedicure. View more
2024-03-15Frieda Mukufa We celebrated International Women’s Day recently and as much as it is worth applauding for all the achievements we have achieved, there is still a long way to go in certain aspects of the lives of women. View more
2024-03-15Paheja Siririka After brazing their melodies and energetic dance moves from 1 to 10 December 2023, By4 Music Group from South Africa are still fighting tooth and nail with local event organisers for their pay. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent Global oil demand is forecast to grow faster than expected due to a brighter US economic outlook and rising fuel needs of ships rerouted from the Red Sea, the International Energy Agency said yesterday. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent IN the changing world of modern workplaces, one element stands out as key to success: employee engagement. It is more than just a buzzword; it is a game changer with the power to transform organisations from within. View more
2024-03-15Staff Reporter The industrialisation and trade ministry last week donated 16 green air conditioners (ACs) to the Windhoek Vocational Training Centre (WVTC). View more
2024-03-15Correspondent In the Republic of Namibia, the government has unveiled a multitude of ambitious initiatives aimed at tackling pressing societal issues such as unemployment, economic growth, agricultural advancement and overall national development. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent Article 20 of the Namibian Constitution guarantees the rights of all persons to education. This provision, in my view, ensures that the State obligations towards education find relevance and reflection in current and future laws of the country. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent PARTICIPATION in the electoral process has become a major issue among Namibian youth who shy away from their democratic right. Apathy among young voters plays a big part by swaying the youth to abstain from these elections. View more
2024-03-15Prof Makala Lilemba A fairytale is narrated in which young men in one village got rid of their elders save for one who hid his own. When snake entangles their new chief, it is the hidden old man who dangles a mouse in front of the snake, releasing its grip over the young man. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent What invisible vulnerabilities lurk within your organisation's defences, waiting to be exploited by cunning adversaries? View more
2024-03-15Josef Kefas Sheehama People with disabilities continue to face exclusion from the economy. We are excluded from employment, skills training, education, and other critical areas of development. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent MANY of us can attest to the fact that because of the hustles and tussles of life, we do not spend as much time with our children as we would love to. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent During question time at yesterday’s State of the Nation Address (Sona), opposition members of parliament questioned and scrutinised government’s developmental programmes and efforts, while also probing President Nangolo Mbumba on allegations of fraud against him and Swapo. View more
2024-03-15Edward Mumbuu Filling the shoes of his predecessor, the late Hage Geingob, President Nangolo Mbumba’s State of the Nation Address was a baptism of fire. View more
2024-03-15Albertina Nakale Many crop farmers in Zambezi are on the verge of starvation due to the outbreak of migratory red locusts detected in the region, which have caused havoc in crop fields. View more
2024-03-15Aron Mushaukwa For many years residents of Impalila island in the Zambezi region said they have been pushed to the periphery for far too long when it comes to development. View more
2024-03-15Roland Routh Coenraad Botha and his wife, Zimbabwean national Charlotte Murove, made a first appearance in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday afternoon on charges of contravening the Banking Institutions Act, the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and fraud. View more
2024-03-15Victoria Immanuel It is the season when women in northern parts of Namibia sit under trees along highways selling the famous traditional beverage, ‘omagongo’ to supplement family incomes. View more
2024-03-15Otniel Hembapu Holed up in the sprawling Erongo Mountains on farm Omandumba, the San Living Museum is a truly organic reflection of its name, a living, breathing gallery of actual life on the move. View more
2024-03-15John Muyamba The Rundu Town Council, through its mayor Gabriel Kanyanga, hit back at Landless People’s Movement leader Bernadus Swartbooi after a scathing critique of the council. View more
2024-03-15Steven Klukowski The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) on Wednesday hosted regional heads of offices, ministries, agencies as well as human resources’ practitioners from the region in Keetmanshoop in a stakeholders’ engagement forum. View more
2024-03-15Staff Report 2 The Namibia Statistics Agency on Wednesday declared the much-awaited preliminary results of the 2023 census in the capital. View more
2024-03-15Correspondent In communities across our nation, strategic planning processes shape the future trajectory of our towns and cities. Yet, in far too many instances, there is a glaring absence of one crucial demographic: the youth. View more
2024-03-15Staff Report 2 Delays in paying N$13 million to shore Recruitment is hampering the permanent re-employment of fishermen. Yesterday, about 50 fishermen representing those previously employed by ArtictNam and Namsov were at the Ministry of Fisheries doorsteps, demanding employment. View more
2024-03-14Festus Hamalwa Omulumenhu weedula 31 ota holoka momhangulilo yamangestalata waNdangwa nena molwaashi vati a kwata onghonga ounona voumati vavali pefimbo va li tava di kofikola. View more
2024-03-14Victoria Immanuel Oshizemo shoshikonga shokuyalula aantu moshilongo shoka sha li sha ningwa omumvo gwa yi, otashi ulike moNamibia ngashingeyi mu na aantu 3 022 401. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund(NSFAF) hamutjanga gokampany Fillemon Immanuel kayitente asi NSFAF, mokupitira momberewa zankuru ministera, ngesi kuna kuwapukurura ngendeseso omu avagava yimaliwa eyi yipo asi pwahepa kukara asi nkenye gumwe vana muvatere. View more
2024-03-14Paheja Siririka Botswana kuna kupitisira veta ezi zina kara asi vakahagekesepo elikwamo eli lyokusana, nokutanta asi udigu kuna kara wounene kuhamena egendeso lyombunga ezi zokusana moAfrica. View more
2024-03-14Limba Mupetami THE communication gap between the ministry of sports and the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) has affected local sports reporters as well as how Namibian media reported on the ongoing African Games in Ghana, resulting in embarrasing last-minute substitution at the airport. View more
2024-03-14Limba Mupetami THE president of the Namibia Football Association (NFA), Robert Shimooshili insists that Africa Cup of Nations (Afcon) contracts were duly honoured. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent Joe Biden and rival Donald Trump each won enough delegates on Tuesday to clinch their party nominations for the 2024 presidential race, networks projected, all but assuring a rematch and setting up one of the longest election campaigns in US history. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent AN application for an order compelling various organs of state to cease making vaccinations against Covid-19 available was rejected by the Gauteng High Court, Pretoria recently. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent HIGH blood pressure commonly affects the circulatory system particularly the arteries, in which the force of the blood pushing against the arterial wall is consistently too high. View more
2024-03-14Staff Reporter The Capricorn Foundation recognises its responsibility to support organisations committed to creating job opportunities that contribute to economic growth and address social problems caused by unemployment. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent Planet-heating methane released by the fossil fuel industry rose to near- record highs in 2023, despite technology available to curb this pollution at virtually no cost, the International Energy Agency said yesterday. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent Planet-heating methane released by the fossil fuel industry rose to near- record highs in 2023, despite technology available to curb this pollution at virtually no cost, the International Energy Agency said yesterday. View more
2024-03-14Maurice Kambukwe Namibia’s population grew to 3 022 401 in 2023. The much-anticipated preliminary results of the 2023 census were released in the capital yesterday by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA). View more
2024-03-14Limba Mupetami President Nangolo Mbumba’s State of the Nation Address this afternoon is not expected to deviate greatly from what late president Hage Geingob would have delivered, but commentators expect the elections and infrastructural development to enjoy attention. View more
2024-03-14Paheja Siririka Botswana continued its solidarity and offering solace after the death of president Hage Geingob by hosting a memorial service yesterday in that country’s capital, Gaborone, stating that Namibia’s loss is an equal loss to the Batswana. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent THE Namibian Police in the Khomas region are investigating a case of arm robbery after suspects stole almost N$800 000 from the Monte Christo service station in Windhoek on Tuesday. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent Information minister Emma Theofelus has called on all communication and public relations officers of public entities to be ambassadors not only in their institutions but outside as well. View more
2024-03-14Roland Routh A NURSE based in northern Namibia, Mathilde Kadhikwa, has issued summons for minister of health Kalumbi Shangula and his executive director Ben Nangombe to testify in her defence in a lawsuit brought against her by businessman Shapwa Kanyama and his wife Beata. View more
2024-03-14Festus Hamalwa Three Puma service stations in the Ohangwena region have stopped operations due to competition brought by the rapid growth in cross-border fuel smuggling. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent The Namibian Meteorological Service has warned that the drought as foreseen by vice president (VP) Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday could be severe. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent Rundu Rural constituency councillor Paulus Mbangu said the central government has not properly addressed poverty in the two Kavango regions over the past 34 years, and called on it to treat these regions as special cases. View more
2024-03-14Correspondent //Kharas Regional Council chairperson Joseph Isaacks says the Government Institutions Pension Fund has over the years invested over N$247 million in renewable energy, property development and home loans for //Kharas residents. View more
2024-03-13Festus Hamalwa Omukainhu weedula 34 oo a lakifa ounona keembwa daye shaashi vati have di weelele, okwa pewa omhito yokulifutilamo modolongo. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent THE Secretary-General of the Namibia Paralympic Committee, Michael Hamukwaya, has called for inclusivity for para-athletes in sports competitions, including the recently concluded Rössing Uranium Marathon. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent FORMER Brave Gladiators captain and coach Uerikondjera ‘Mammie’ Kasaona has been offered an opportunity of a lifetime to participate in the upcoming Confederation of African Football (Caf) B Diploma Course in Tanzania. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent FORMER Namibia Football Association (NFA) Secretary General Franco Cosmos has lost his case of unfair dismissal against the football mother body after a protracted fight in the High Court. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent Joseph Ngono’s face lights up with a smile as he looks at his smartphone, where a payment worth US$830 has just appeared in his digital wallet. View more
2024-03-13Pricilla Mukokobi The Deutsche Höhere Privatschule (DHPS) in Windhoek welcomed curious visitors, parents, and interested parties to its annual Open Day on Saturday. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent AS Walvis Bay celebrated its 30th anniversary of reintegration into Namibia on 1 March, local author Taati Niilenge released a moving tribute to the town’s rich history in her latest book, titled ‘Walvis Bay, Our Story’. View more
2024-03-13Festus Hamalwa ALEXANDER Kambinda, a dedicated educator at Rev. Juuso Shikongo Secondary School, was recently honoured with the title of the best second language English teacher in the Oshikoto region. View more
2024-03-13Paheja Siririka FORMER New Era intern João Adriano (23) says his first expectation of working for the publication was to learn more about the media industry and acquire more skills because qualifying in a particular field alone is not enough for one to succeed. View more
2024-03-13Staff Reporter Kongalend financial services, a Namibian development finance institution, announced its name change to Konga Microfinance. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent NAMIBIA has a large pool of qualified people who can work in the country’s emerging oil and gas industry, observed Nillian Mulemi, CEO of the Petroleum Training and Education Fund. View more
2024-03-13Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia intends to improve air connections to and from the country. This came to light yesterday, when the Namibia Airport Company (NAC) unveiled an initiative named ‘Air Connect Namibia’. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent HUMAN activities are causing world temperatures to rise, with more intense heatwaves and rising sea-levels among the consequences. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent THE parliament of Malawi has signed up to the third phase of a Sida-funded Sexual Reproductive Health Rights, HIV and AIDS Governance Project. View more
2024-03-13Otniel Hembapu From the Damara Living Museum to the Palmwag tourism concession area and Brandberg mountain and the gigantic Omaruru River, Namibia’s Damaraland remains one of Africa’s last renowned wildernesses. View more
2024-03-13Edward Mumbuu A new report by Unicef has amplified a myriad of challenges faced by children living in Namibia, like a lack of access to early childhood development and missing routine immunisation. View more
2024-03-13Maihapa Ndjavera Telecom Namibia’s low profitability, constrained cash flows and overworked network infrastructure prompted the company to seek a major cash injection. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has launched its democracy awareness campaign with a particular focus on increasing youth participation in the electoral process. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent Many communities have understood the properties of genetic resources for centuries and their traditional knowledge systems hold invaluable insight into their medicinal properties. View more
2024-03-13Roland Routh Acting High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo, who was appointed to deal with the Fishrot case, yesterday refused to recuse himself from the matter for alleged bias. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent Oshikoto Regional Council chairperson Samuel Shivute has urged the inhabitants of the region to pay close attention to the challenges they face, including the lack of clean water, and recommend various solutions. View more
2024-03-13Roland Routh THE mother of a police officer accused of trying to defraud Vivo Energy of more than N$10 million testified on Friday in his bail hearing that fellow officers tried to dupe her of money to “secure his release on bail.” View more
2024-03-13John Muyamba FOUR male suspects were arrested at Omafo village in the Ohangwena region after being found operating an illegal fuel business, during the Namibian Police operation Twagwanekera, which is being conducted in Ohangwena and Kavango West regions. View more
2024-03-13Correspondent A 37-year-old man who is accused of raping his pregnant wife was remanded in custody following his appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Thursday. View more
2024-03-12Victoria Immanuel Oshilyo shongundu tayi pangele Swapo, Sigo Amunyela okwa ekelehi omapopyo ge li komalungula taga ulike kutya okwa thigi po ongundu yoSwapo opo a ka wayimine o-IPC. View more
2024-03-12Festus Hamalwa Ovapolifi tava longele peinda lopOnhuno moshitukulwa shaHangwena, itava kala vali ve li momutenya ile tava lokwa kodula shaashi paife otava tungilwa etala lomudile li li pamufika woshinanena. View more
2024-03-12Victoria Kaapanda Iitopolwa imwe yokuumbangalantu woshilongo oyi li monkugo yi na onkambe sho oshitopolwa shoka sha iyadha ishewe sha taalelwa koshipahu. View more
2024-03-12Correspondent Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sports Commission Freddy Mwiya expressed confidence in Team Namibia’s potential to secure additional medals at the ongoing13th African Games in Accra, Ghana. View more
2024-03-12Maurice Kambukwe In a twist of events that underscores the challenges of determining winners in high-stakes races, the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA) has chosen an unconventional path by awarding prize money to all three horses involved in a closely-contested finish. View more
2024-03-12Strauss Lunyangwe Athletic Club Football Academy (ACFA) kicked off the Under-15 (U-15) season on a high note with an impressive 3-0 victory over Sport Klub Windhoek (SKW) at the Jan Möhr Sports Field. View more
2024-03-12Correspondent ABIDJAN - Former Ivory Coast president Laurent Gbagbo has agreed to run for the top job again despite being disqualified by a 20-year jail sentence, his party has announced. Gbagbo was the first former head of state to go on trial before the International Criminal Court in The Hague, where he was acquitted in 2019. View more
2024-03-12Correspondent NATO chief Jens Stoltenberg said yesterday that Sweden’s accession to the alliance shows Russian president Vladimir Putin “failed” in his Ukrainian war strategy of weakening it. View more
2024-03-12Edward Mumbuu ǀNaib ge ǂoa ge kurib di ǁaegub !âb marikurib dib !nâ N$250 miljunsa, !gomma ra tsâ Meatcosa mâ hâ is khao!gâb ge mariǁhōn ministeri, Iipumbu Shiimiba ǁkhawa ǂoa ge wekheb !nâ nē ǂnûigāsa N$212 miljunsa ge ǂnûiǂuiba. View more
2024-03-12Edward Mumbuu A dream that started eight years ago is beginning to bear fruits and has catapulted former Cabinet minister Richard Kamwi to the status of being one of the premier black maize producers in the country. View more
2024-03-12Staff Reporter The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) and AvaGro have both expressed satisfaction with the significant milestones achieved in their joint Banana Project. View more
2024-03-12Eveline de Klerk A partnership between Erongo Marine Enterprises and Erongo Sea Products has caused a ruckus among fishing right holders, who are now questioning the decades-old arrangement and claim being cheated on. View more
2024-03-12Correspondent A group of concerned aspiring farmers in the Otjinene constituency of the Omaheke region on Thursday took to the streets to air their grievances against the Maharero Traditional Authority (MTA). View more
2024-03-12Staff Reporter The Namibia International Energy Conference (NIEC), which aims to facilitate energy sector deliberations in Namibia, has announced its Sapphire sponsors for the upcoming 2024 event. View more
2024-03-12Correspondent Land reform minister Calle Schlettwein has admitted that Namibia’s ambitious land reform policy failed to reach its intended outcomes, despite recording some successes. View more
2024-03-12Albertina Nakale The agriculture ministry has deployed extension officers to affected areas in the Zambezi region following reports by maize farmers that their crops are being destroyed by migratory red locusts since February. View more
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