2023-09-06Correspondent Land grabbing remains one of the major challenges at Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa region, the town’s mayor Asnath Jazukuka has said. View more
2023-09-06Maria Sheya Despite failing to satisfy requirements for a protective cost order, Affirmative Repositioning movement leader Job Amupanda has been asked to provide detailed information about his financial standing for the High Court to properly assess the matter. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Namibia is one of the driest countries in Africa. It is home to the world’s oldest desert, the Namib, as well as the Kalahari Desert, whose name derives from the Tswana word for ‘great thirst’. View more
2023-09-05Otniel Hembapu It gives me great pleasure to write my first column as the new coordinator of AgriToday, New Era’s premium agricultural section where we discuss, share, and unpack all things agriculture. View more
2023-09-05Otniel Hembapu Commercial and communal farmers from various parts of the country, who came to showcase their animals and different products at the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair, all hailed the impact and importance of the annual show. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent As transformation in any social setting is enabled by “learning, unlearning, and re-learning”, modern culture is sustained by more advancements and developments which makes people to buy, sell, communicate from one place. View more
2023-09-05Staff Reporter The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade (MIT) and the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Country Office in Namibia convened a dialogue with the private sector to promote inclusive and sustainable development in Namibia and foster partnerships between the private sector and government. View more
2023-09-05Staff Reporter Significant under-recoveries in the domestic fuel distribution sector is one of the main reasons for the increase in local fuel prices. View more
2023-09-05Staff Reporter The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) initiated an investigation on 10 August 2023 against Windhoek Show Society (WSS) and Just Fun Amusements CC. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Everyone has some degree of contact with mental illness in their lifetimes, either directly or indirectly through friends or family. According to the World Health Organisation, one in eight people, or 970 million people in 2019 were living with a mental disorder View more
2023-09-05Correspondent In the heart of Namibia, our cherished African jewel, we find ourselves immersed in the splendour of boundless landscapes, breathing the pristine air of untamed wilderness, and marvelling at nature’s timeless wonders. View more
2023-09-05Eveline de Klerk The Walvis Bay council, despite objections, allocated N$400 000 to enable their employees to participate in the Southern Africa Inter Municipal (Saimsa) games. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent The Elephant population remains stable in conservation areas in southern African countries, according to a research report. View more
2023-09-05Staff Reporter Aschool management and analytics software for improved learning and teaching experience is offering Namibian schools a chance to participate in a pilot project, with all expenses covered by the Estonian Ministry of Foreign Affairs through the EstDev project. View more
2023-09-05Paheja Siririka Sierra Leone’s first lady, Fatima Maada Bio has praised the #BeFree Youth Campus in Katutura, reassuring attendees that she will replicate the initiative in her home country for the benefit of the youth. View more
2023-09-05Victoria Immanuel Shipi FM radio presenter Gustav Sheehama was last week dismissed after requesting for improved working conditions. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent President Hage Geingob has extended a message of condolences to the wife, children and the entire family of former ambassador to Nordic countries, Hadino Hishongwa, who died on Friday, aged 80. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Bethanie Village Council chairperson Diederik Frederick says the lack of administrators in key positions hinders the smooth delivery of services to the village’s inhabitants. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Energy minister Tom Alweendo has said Namibia and other developing nations should retain the right to exploit fossil fuel resources, despite ongoing global efforts to reduce greenhouse gas emissions. View more
2023-09-05Eveline de Klerk Water relief is in sight for residents in the Ozondati and Omatjete areas in the Daures Constituency, as the installation of the water pipeline is due for completion early next year. View more
2023-09-05Aletta Shikololo Employees of Parishi Diamond, an Indian-owned diamond polishing company, are accusing the company of various grievances, including exploitation, unfair treatment, ritual practices and low wages. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa says there will be no extraordinary congress, confirming that party vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is their sole and authentic presidential candidate for the 2024 election. View more
2023-09-05Festus Hamalwa Ohangwena regional council chairperson Erickson Ndawanifa has expressed disappointment in the safety ministry’s purported lack of consultation with the regional leadership. View more
2023-09-05Max Heinrich A 28-year-old Namibian female was arrested last Friday after allegedly attacking her biological mother with a panga, a weekend crime report shows. View more
2023-09-05Paheja Siririka Dundee Precious Metals has donated two e-bikes to enable community healthcare workers in Tsumkwe to efficiently reach more areas. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Opolisi moUganda mOsoondaha oya ti oya manga po omulumentu gwoomvula 28 a li ta yi mongeleka moshilandopangelo Kampala a homata iitopitha sho a li a pangele oku ka ponokela moka. View more
2023-09-05Correspondent Israel okwa hala okukutha oonkatu dha kindja, mwa kwatelwa okulaleka Aaeritrea mboka ya li moshikumungu shiikolokosha moTel Aviv mOlyomakaya. Aantu ye thike po170 oya li ya lemanene miikolokosha ya li pokati kAaeritrea nopolisi yaIsrael, Aaritrea mboka otaya yambidhidha oongundu dhopolitika dha yooloka dhokoshilongo shawo. View more
2023-09-05Festus Hamalwa ansela woshikandjohoololo shaMulonga Erickson Ndawanifa okwa ti ovakwashiwana moshikandjohoololo shaye ohava ende oshinano shile tava ka konga omayakulo opolifi molwaashi mOmulonga kamu na oshitaashi shopolifi. View more
2023-09-05Paheja Siririka Sîsengu tsî !Nari!oabadi Ministeri, John Mutorwab ge ge mî, ge ǂoa ge wekheb !nâ ǀAeǁgams di beros Trans-Kalaharib sîsenxasigu beros dis tawa ge mî, nēti ī berosa nēpa ǁkhowa-ams di ǂâibasens, ǂharuguba !khōdana tsî omkhâisens ǂnamipe a ǀaweǁguisa daoǁgaua sîsenǂuis ai !ammâihe hâsa, !gōsase Namibiab, Botswanab tsî Suid-Afrikab !aroma. View more
2023-09-04Victoria Immanuel Oradio yOshipi FM, Etine lyoshiwike shika oya li yu uhala ya mwena okuza uusiku wEtitatu sho aanilonga yoradio ya li ya tula mo ekanka lyopambili onguukwanankali molwomuniilonga pamwe nayo Gustav Sheehama ngoka a tidhwa miilonga pwaa na etompelo. View more
2023-09-04Victoria Kaapanda Aafuthi oyendji otaya lopotwa ye li kOnawa, sho aantu oyendji ya li ya tembudhilwa ko okuza komalukanda ga yooloka mOshakati. View more
2023-09-04Max Heinrich Omunangeshefa umwe okwa ti yee mongeshefa okwa kala mo okudja mo2018 eshi e ya po nongeshefa yaye yokuninga oinima yaye mwene okudilila moushitwe. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent Yene ilil Mubakweli Likwambuyu wa Misebezi ni Linzila James Sankwasa ukupile baituti kwasikolo sa Sikosinyana, bukaufi ni Katima Mulilo kucinca mikwa yabona haiba inge babata kueza hande mwa lituto zabona. View more
2023-09-04Roland Routh Muuna yana pila mwakomponi ya Macaravani ya Upa mwa Katima Mulilo, natomezwi lilimo zemashumi amalalu viki yefelile Labutanu, ki Muatuli wa Khuta yepahami Petrus Damaseb, kwa kuina kwa Khuta Yepahami swalelele mwa Katima Mulilo. View more
2023-09-04Staff Reporter Oryx Properties has announced notable improvements in its operational metrics for the year ended 30 June 2023. This includes rental reversions increasing to 3.7% (2022: -7.3%) and debtors’ collections improving to 101% (2022: 96%). View more
2023-09-04Staff Reporter The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) Board of Directors signed performance and governance agreements on 29 August 2023 with information and communication technology minister Peya Mushelenga. View more
2023-09-04Edgar Brandt The construction of the 1 500km Trans-Kalahari railway line is scheduled to commence in January 2025. This is according to transport officials from Namibia and Botswana, who met last week for a special joint ministerial committee (JMC) meeting on the project. View more
2023-09-04Maihapa Ndjavera Debmarine Namibia, the company operating one of world’s largest state-of-the-art diamond recovery vessels the Benguela Gem, is recording a massive upsurge in diamond production, which in turn is leading to higher revenue- generation. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent The youth constitute the largest population in the world, about 1.8 billion. The greatest percentage of these youth is found in developing countries where they constitute the greater proportion of the population. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent Malian forward Salif Keita, the winner of the first African Footballer of the Year award in 1970 and one of the continent’s sporting legends, died in Bamako on Saturday at the age of 76, the country’s football federation said. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent Trustco United snatched victory from the jaws of defeat after scoring a penalty with the last kick of the game to win 30-29 over FNB Wanderers in the 2023 Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) Premier League at the Hage Geingob Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent Khomas Nampol emerged victorious after beating Ongos FC 4-3 on penalties following a one-all draw in regulation time in a pre-season tournament that took place on Saturday. View more
2023-09-04Maurice Kambukwe Top boxers Charles Shinima and John John Ndjolonimus lived up to their promises as they successfully defended their titles on Friday night. View more
2023-09-04Correspondent Swapo Party vice president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said corruption obstructs the allocation of resources for public service delivery and could have serious consequences, like governments being overthrown. View more
2023-09-04Roland Routh Two inmates at the Hardap Correctional Facility are suing the security minister, police inspector general and two officers for N$1.1 million over their dignity which was allegedly trampled on. View more
2023-09-04Staff Reporter In a grand celebration of Malaysia’s 66th Independence Day on Wednesday, Acting High Commissioner Dato Dr. Mohamad Rameez Yahaya welcomed dignitaries, diplomats and friends of Malaysia at the High Commission of Malaysia in Windhoek. View more
2023-09-04Eveline de Klerk Plans are underway to formalise and register local taxis and tour operators at the coast with the local traffic regulators as well as the Namibian Tourism Board to operate in an orderly manner when dealing with tourists arriving via cruise ships. View more
2023-09-04Maria Sheya An attempt by three of the alleged Fishrot kingpins to get High Court Acting Judge Jacobus Miller removed as presiding officer in the upcoming trial fell flat on Friday. View more
2023-09-04Roland Routh High Court Judge David Munsu on Friday postponed the bail hearing of former fisheries minister Bernardt Esau and Fishrot minnow Nigel van Wyk to 9 October for a status hearing on the availability of the transcribed record. View more
2023-09-04Edward Mumbuu With about N$12 million already spent by the National Assembly’s parliamentary committees on travelling, only a paltry N$3 million remains for the current financial year. View more
2023-09-04Maihapa Ndjavera The owner of international food-processing company Tönnies Holding ApS & Co plans to open a company in Namibia specialising in the slaughtering, butchering, processing and refining of pork and beef. View more
2023-09-04Edward Mumbuu South Africa’s electricity minister, Kgosientsho Ramokgopa, is alive to weaponisation of the country’s energy crisis against the ruling African National Congress. View more
2023-09-04Paheja Siririka Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa has said the erection of the Trans Kalahari Corridor Secretariat offices in Windhoek aims to facilitate trade and propel the development agendas of Namibia, Botswana and South Africa. View more
2023-09-04Maria Sheya As Trustco Bank fights to keep its doors open, the regulator, Bank of Namibia (BoN) is adamant that the suspension was necessary in safeguarding the country’s financial system. View more
2023-09-01Victoria Kaapanda Oradio yOshipi FM, Etine lyoshiwike shika oya li yu uhala ya mwena okuza uusiku wEtitatu sho aanilonga yoradio ya li ya tula mo ekanka lyopambili onguukwanankali molwomuniilonga pamwe nayo Gustav Sheehama ngoka a tidhwa miilonga pwaa na etompelo. View more
2023-09-01Victoria Immanuel Aafuthi oyendji otaya lopotwa ye li kOnawa, sho aantu oyendji ya li ya tembudhilwa ko okuza komalukanda ga yooloka mOshakati. View more
2023-09-01Max Heinrich Omunangeshefa umwe okwa ti yee mongeshefa okwa kala mo okudja mo2018 eshi e ya po nongeshefa yaye yokuninga oinima yaye mwene okudilila moushitwe. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Orukondwa rwa Maheke oro ndu kara aru tjiukirwa koviṋenge oviwa tjimwe tjavyo tji tjiri kutja Ehi rOzongombe. Nungwari okapapu ketu otji keyendayenda nambano nai rwa utu okuyenda ama ru toora omaṋi omengi pekepeke koruseinina kutja aru ha rire orukondwa omundu ndu mo kara nonyuṋe poo omutongatima naro. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Onongo motjitamba tjoporotika nawina omutjange kuye omuini ngwa katuwa pehi, Vitura Kavari ma tja Samuel Maharero rutenga otjiraisiro notjihorera tjomitima vya Afrika engaruvyo mu ri ha tuurunga okurwisa ohuurire; View more
2023-09-01Strauss Lunyangwe This year’s theme for Mental Health Awareness in May was ‘More than Enough’. It is against this background that Liezel Ndjaronguru and her team are embarking on hosting the first-ever HeLeads summit in October. View more
2023-09-01NSK Remember what I said last week? In the famous words of, well, literally everyone, there is my truth, your truth and the actual truth. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent In Tee Ngugi’s short story, Martha’s Garden, published in Issue Nine of the St Petersburg Review, the tragic eponymous heroine sings a haunting song under the moonlight, against the backdrop of a swishing and slapping sea. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Amidst the gentle rustle of leaves and the soft embrace of twilight, the essence of leadership takes on a profound emotional hue in the heart of a tranquil village. Within the sanctuary of a close-knit community, leadership transcends the conventional, becoming a beautiful design woven with threads of empathy, understanding, and unity. View more
2023-09-01Max Heinrich Lavinia Navayole Simon (31) embarked on a journey in 2018 to establish her business of selling homemade hot chilli sauce. View more
2023-09-01Paheja Siririka First Lady Monica Geingos says the line-up for the #BeFree Concert happening today is intentional to allow industry creatives to be part of the process of the #BeFree youth campus because they are influential in the communities they live in. View more
2023-09-01Edgar Brandt Vulnerable groups in southern Africa, such as the youth and women, must benefit from economic opportunities that arise from the Trans-Kalahari Corridor (TCK). View more
2023-09-01Staff Reporter The Development Bank of Namibian (DBN) and KfW Development Bank signed the second concessional loan of around N$600 million (translating to €30 million) on 30 August 2023. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Education remains a primary priority in Namibia and, therefore, a large portion of public expenditure since the beginning of the last decade has been allocated to education. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent In the 21st century, leadership has become an important element, capable of responding to the complexities of globalisation and technological advancement. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Last week marked a milestone for the Bank of Namibia as we embarked on a journey of unprecedented transparency, connectivity and education. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent The adoption of Agenda 2063 during the African Union Summit in January 2015 marked a pivotal moment in African development by offering a visionary path for the next 50 years. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent In the words of the former editor of The Namibian, Gwen Lister, “Unless Namibia starts reading, we cannot make progress”. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent For many young people, using alcohol/drugs or other substances like cigarettes is just part of growing up. Many of them try these substances only a few times and stop, while others continue to use them regularly. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Before lightning strikes, it gives no warning. The same can be said about a coup d’etat or military takeover of a state. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Africa’s highest ranked football clubs will compete in the exciting new ‘Super’ competition, the Inaugural African Football League (AFL), which is designed to showcase the best of African clubs football and provide football fans in Africa and around the world with the opportunity to see and enjoy the very best of the beautiful game on the continent. View more
2023-09-01Carlos Kambaekwa Well, many might only come to know Rolf ‘Ertjies’ Erdmannsky as the no-nonsense football referee during the amalgamation of mixed-race football in apartheid South West Africa (SWA) in 1977. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent A horse racing event aimed at raising funds for the Mphe Thuto Primary School will be held at Tsjaka Turf Club tomorrow in the Omaheke region. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Former Namibia Basketball Federation president Andrew Masongo has expressed excitement over his election to the International Basketball Federation (Fiba) board for a period of two years, stating that he looks forward to serving the basketball community. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent All is set for the 2023 Khomas Basketball Association (KBA) semi-final playoffs, which kicks off tonight at the University of Namibia (Unam) Gymnasium (Gym) Hall with the men’s Premier League kicking off Game 1 of the playoff series. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Access to information is not only a human right but an essential tool that empowers citizens to demand accountability from governments, participate in public life and fight corruption through knowledge. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent On 2 November 2014 at Windhoek, the parties entered into a written agreement in terms of which the respondent (Grand Trading) had to ensure that the appellant’s bid for a tender issued in respect of the upgrading of a district road from Oshakati to Ongenga was fully compliant. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent The government of Namibia has condemned the coup d’état in Gabon toppling the democratically-elected government, and the detention of president Ali Bongo Ondimba and his family on 30 August 2023. View more
2023-09-01Aletta Shikololo The suspension of the Engineering Council of Namibia’s registrar has unveiled a raft of allegations of impropriety about the embattled official, as well as how the institution is managed. View more
2023-09-01Correspondent Former Works and Transport Deputy Minister James Sankwasa has called on learners at Sikosinyana Senior Secondary School near Katima Mulilo to change their attitude towards their teachers and fellow learners in order for their dreams to be realised. View more
2023-09-01Aletta Shikololo The Office of the Prime Minister has announced that between July and September this year, approximately 579 000 people in Namibia are estimated to be facing high levels of acute food insecurity and requiring urgent humanitarian assistance. View more
2023-09-01John Muyamba The ministry of agriculture has handed over the Rundu abattoir to Meatco for operations. The facility, under construction since 2014, cost taxpayers N$170 million. View more
2023-09-01Otniel Hembapu Organisers of the Okakarara Annual Trade Fair, which officially starts on Monday and ends next Sunday, has promised to make this year’s edition an enticing and empowering platform for all small and big businesses. View more
2023-09-01Maria Sheya Lawyers representing National Assembly speaker Peter Katjavivi and Landless People’s Movement leaders Bernadus Swartbooi and Henny Seibeb went head-to-head on Wednesday in a constitutionality challenge culminating from the infamous 2021 State of the Nation Address. View more
2023-09-01Roland Routh Windhoek High Court Judge Boas Usiku will deliver his ruling on an application by former minister of justice Sakeus Shanghala, his friend and business partner James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo for consent to lodge an application to challenge acting Judge Kobus Miller’s appointment as acting judge because of his advanced age. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter In an exciting development that promises to catalyse economic growth and bolster regional connectivity, De Beers Marine (Debmarine Namibia) has achieved a significant milestone in the aviation sector by securing their inaugural Air Navigation Services Certificate. View more
2023-08-31Maihapa Ndjavera The In Situ Leach (ISL) mining method can be defined as the extraction of uranium from the host sandstone by chemical solutions, and the recovery of uranium at the surface. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter Bannerman Energy, an Australian-listed uranium development company, has commenced Front-End Engineering and Design (FEED) work for its Etango Uranium Project. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) anticipates benefiting from oil finds within Namibian borders due to its average 10% stake in petroleum exploration licences issued. View more
2023-08-31Edgar Brandt Osino Resources, the Canadian mining company exploring for gold in the Karibib area since 2017, recently announced the detection of significant gold deposits at its Eureka greenfields exploration. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter Trigon Metals Inc recently announced it has placed an order with Epiroc South Africa (Pty) Ltd to purchase underground mining equipment to the value of US$8 933 261. View more
2023-08-31Steven Klukowski Namdeb’s chief operations officer (COO) Jurgen Jacob believes government’s decision to give Namdeb a royalty remission from 10% to 5% is a win-win situation. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter The 5 MW solar plant developed for Orano Mining Namibia, envisaged to supply part of the power required for the Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP), reached an important milestone when groundworks at the Trekkopje site commenced recently. View more
2023-08-31Correspondent Namibia has a real potential to effectively address the triple social ills of unemployment, poverty and inequality, depending on how we decide to deal with recent opportunities in the mining sector. View more
2023-08-31Taimi Haihambo Omauliko opaipindi oo a li a tangenekwa okutameka mo 28 Aguste 2023 e na sha nomanengeshefelo opedu nao osho a tameke. View more
2023-08-31Festus Hamalwa Petrus Nangolo a shivika nawa Makity okwa tota po endiki lokuyambidia ovanhu ve na oulema momukunda Ontana moshikandjohoololo shaKankolo. View more
2023-08-31Correspondent Frimn January to August 2023, the Windhoek City Police recorded 226 pedestrian accidents. During August alone, specifically between 6 and 13 August 2023, two minors were killed by motor vehicles. View more
2023-08-31Correspondent Cuban first lady Lis Cuesta Peraza (green dress) during her recent visit to the adolescent-friendly Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) clinic that is opening tomorrow at the Katutura Youth Complex. View more
2023-08-31Paheja Siririka About 40% of locals are overweight, while 20% are obese, with these rough estimates attributed to the lack of a balanced diet – or in many instances, overindulgence of food, the Nutrition and Security Food Alliance of Namibia has said. View more
2023-08-31Correspondent I believe the first role of coaching is to guide the players and enable them to deliver the best possible results according to their abilities. The role has become more complex and is broader now; we deal with issues off the pitch that influence the players’ performance on the pitch. View more
2023-08-31Staff Reporter The 2023 Capricorn Group Schools National Netball League finals took place in Windhoek at the Windhoek Gymnasium Private School netball courts this past weekend, where Windhoek High School emerged as the under-19 winners, following a 29-27 victory over A. Shipena Secondary School in an exciting encounter. View more
2023-08-31Maurice Kambukwe The Namibia Amateur Boxing Association has denied any allegations of nepotism surrounding their selection of the four boxers who will represent Namibia at the upcoming African Boxing Championship qualifiers in Dakar, Senegal in September. View more
2023-08-31Maihapa Ndjavera Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Tuesday urged Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) staff not to be tempted with dishonesty simply because of the precious commodity they handle. View more
2023-08-31Edgar Brandt A cable repair ship was scheduled to arrive yesterday at the site where the West African Cable System (WACS) was damaged somewhere off the coast between the Democratic Republic of Congo and Cameroon. View more
2023-08-31Aletta Shikololo As the 2024 elections draw closer, the Swapo-led government finds itself stuck between a rock and hard place, to either submit to veterans’ demands or risk suffering at the polls. View more
2023-08-31Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob has encouraged government ministries to work faster on the implementation modalities to accelerate the realisation of beneficiation of Namibia’s minerals for a sustainable economic and social development. View more
2023-08-31John Muyamba Kavango East residents are pushing for the amendment of laws and policies governing wildlife, with human life and protection at the centre of this revolution. View more
2023-08-31Paheja Siririka The World Health Organisation’s director general Dr Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus commended the Namibian government for the way it handled the Covid-19 pandemic. View more
2023-08-31Edward Mumbuu An employee, accused of stealing at least N$2 million from the Namibia College of Open Learning, has resigned while still under investigation, a statement issued by the institution reveals. View more
2023-08-31Correspondent Two people died in an accident involving a government vehicle about 10 kilometres outside Tsumeb towards Otavi on the B1 road on Wednesday. View more
2023-08-31Roland Routh Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Philanda Christiaan on Monday reserved her judgment on an application by the prosecutor general to join the trials involving three Zimbabwean nationals accused of murder. She will give her ruling on 18 September. View more
2023-08-31Festus Hamalwa Disheartened over alleged rejection by his girlfriend, a 24-year-old man reportedly committed suicide by shooting himself over the weekend. View more
2023-08-31Max Heinrich Local entrepreneur and business owner Johanna Nghidinua became self-employed in 2018 when she decided to open up her local manufacturing business. View more
2023-08-30Festus Hamalwa Julia Heita naMaria Hamutenya ova yambidida ovanafikola 50 hava fikola pOshimwaku Combined School, i li moshitukulwa shaHangwena, noikwafifo ya yooloka. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent It is part of life’s natural cycle for things to change. Events such as unemployment, economic changes/inflation and a change in family structures may cause a situation of finding ourselves less prosperous or having less access to resources than we previously had. View more
2023-08-30Paheja Siririka Outjo Secondary School principal Usko Shivute has pleaded for the participation of the community, especially parents, in the education process of the young and contributing to their development. View more
2023-08-30Paheja Siririka Ester Silas’ persistence in competing finally paid off when she was crowned the 2023 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off winner in Ongwediva this past weekend. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent In a world that sometimes feels like it is spinning out of control, there are individuals who stand as beacons of hope and courage. View more
2023-08-30Staff Reporter Airlink yesterday resumed cargo operations at Windhoek’s Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), following what it termed “constructive discussions” with Paragon Aviation Services, the international airport’s new ground handler. View more
2023-08-30Maihapa Ndjavera In its preliminary findings, the Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) yesterday pronounced itself on the proposed acquisition of Kansai Plascon Africa (KPAL) and Kansai Plascon East Africa (KPEA) by AkzoNobel. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent For many, the image of a farmer tending his or her crops and cattle, with a backdrop of rolling fields and a weathered but sturdy barn in the distance, is still what comes to mind when considering a question that is not asked nearly as often as it should be: View more
2023-08-30Correspondent In a country faced with numerous challenges, such as unemployment, poverty and limited access to quality education, the BeFree youth campus emerges as a beacon of hope and opportunity for the young population of Namibia. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent Namibia’s track and field athlete, Chenault Lionel Coetzee, states that participating in the recently concluded World Athletics Championship was a dream fulfilled and an opportunity he will never forget. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent The Oshana Village Based Football League (OVBFL) on Saturday held its annual award ceremony for third-division teams on Saturday to celebrate and show appreciation for their accomplishments. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent Veteran former Cheetahs and Bayonne hooker Torsten van Jaarsveld is set for his third World Cup in Namibian colours after coach Allister Coetzee called up the veteran hooker for another shot at a first-ever win in the tournament. View more
2023-08-30Maurice Kambukwe World Boxing Organisation Africa (WBO) Welterweight Champion Shinima has sent a stern warning to his Tanzanian opponent, Idd Pialari, saying he will not last during their fight on Friday. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent Newly promoted Botswana Premier League team Matebele FC arrived in Namibia yesterday morning for a six-day training camp, where they are expected to play several preparatory matches against local premier league teams as they look forward to life in the Botswana Premier League. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent Driven by passion and love for children, Lisa Orlam from Rehoboth decided to open a kindergarten to care for children and educate them. View more
2023-08-30Steven Klukowski Despite successive national land indabas to address Namibia’s land question, the greater majority of the Nama population remains landless. View more
2023-08-30Edward Mumbuu There are concerns about frequent and excessive travelling by National Council officials and MPs over the past year, a trend that appears to have continued in the current one. View more
2023-08-30Max Heinrich Five northern regions – Oshana, Oshikoto, Ohangwena, Omusati and Kunene north – owe the taxman a cumulative N$9.3 billion, the Namibia Revenue Agency revealed. View more
2023-08-30Maria Sheya Namibia University of Science and Technology’s chief legal brain Joshua Kaumbi has withdrawn a suit against his employer wherein he challenged his suspension. View more
2023-08-30Eveline de Klerk The coastal tourism sector is urging the ministry of home affairs to deploy more officials or explore the possibility of exempting tourists arriving on cruise ships from face-to-face or physical inspections. View more
2023-08-30Festus Hamalwa Social welfare minister Doreen Sioka has unequivocally condemned the appalling child abuse incident that took place in Gobabis in the Omaheke region last month. View more
2023-08-30Eveline de Klerk Erongo governor Neville Andre has said there is a need for Namibians to follow an open and inclusive policy-making process. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent A renowned businessman in Kavango West region, Winnie Metzeger of Metzeger Drilling, who is also the current operator at the Musese Green Scheme, fulfilled his corporate social responsibility by donating 4 000 bags of maize meal to Kavango West Regional Council on Monday. View more
2023-08-30Victoria Immanuel The Ondangwa Town Council officially commissioned a water tower with a capacity of 540 cubic metres on the ground and 240 cubic metres on the elevated portion on Thursday. View more
2023-08-30Roland Routh The Ministry of Health and Social Services has agreed to pay a grieving mother N$500 000 in damages for the death of her daughter. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent A 39-year-old man allegedly stole seven goats, worth N$7 000, from his employer at Okandombo village in the Oshikoto region. View more
2023-08-30Correspondent Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has revealed that Namibia spends N$200 million on youth development policies per annum. View more
2023-08-29Festus Hamalwa David Luqmaan weedula 28 okwe lifutila mo modolongo noshimaliwa N$4 000 konima eshi kwa li a kwatwa po a hangika nomandini omahooli e li 28. View more
2023-08-29Taimi Haihambo Ominista youhaku noukalinawa omundohotola Kalumbi Shangula okwa ti epangelo ola hala okutula onghalo yaavo ve li ko16 monghalo i li xwepo. View more
2023-08-29Pricilla Mukokobi Katuturas di ǁanǂgāsaben Komites ge ǁîn di ǀarasasiba !nubusib hîa mûhesa oresa ǀkhais dib ǂnamipe ge ǂoaxa-ū, ǁnāpan ge ǁîna !ā!khōmâi-aoba mâhâ surudeb ǂnamipe oresa hōs !aroma 19 ǂKhoesaob dis ai sari hâ is khao!gâ-i noxopa xū-i tsîna ī tamase. View more
2023-08-29Victoria Immanuel Dr Helena Ndumes ge a Namibia mûǀaedī-ao tsî hoa!nâ-aixase omaridi !nâ tsî !auga!hūsise ǁîs khoexa!nâ sîsenni !aroma a ǂansa. Dr Ndumes ge Namibiab National Blindness Prevention Proxramma !khōdana hâ tsî nēsis kōses ge ǁîs !nansa ǁaupexa 41 000 ǀae-aon di mûsa īǁkhā kai hâ, mûdi !hôadi !nâ-ū. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Namibiab ǂHanub ǁgui-aimaris ǂNûiǂgās (NamRA) ge ǂhanusise Opuwos !nâ ǁîs !oabade ǀhûhâsiba sī-ūbas ase berosa ǂoa ge wekheb Donertaxtsēs ai ge ǁkhowa-am tsî nēs !nâ-ū Khorixas di berosa ǂkhâ!nâ tsî ǁanǂgāsabena ǂâuǀoasasib !nâ ra !oaba ǂgao. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Meatco, through its corporate and social responsibility vehicle, the Meatco Foundation, officially handed over crush pens valued at N$1.1 million to the Eiseb Block community in the Omaheke region recently. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent After writing an article almost every Tuesday since July 2022, we have summarised the most critical takeaways for the sustainability of farming. View more
2023-08-29Charles Tjatindi Many times, I am confronted by the age-old question of whether there is really money in farming – and most importantly, whether one should quit a job to start farming. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent As we steadily approach the start of our rainy season, farmers across the country are in good spirits, awaiting much-anticipated showers. To this end, rainfall provides favourable conditions and positively affects agricultural activities. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent The Brahman breed scooped the top honours at the recent Okatumba Gate Agricultural Show at Eiseb Block in Omaheke region. View more
2023-08-29Charles Tjatindi Hikuama Kaputu, a part-time farmer in the Otjombinde area of the Omaheke region, shares a special relationship with the Simmentaler cattle breed. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Funeral insurance is a financial product designed to ease the burden of funeral costs for individuals and their families. View more
2023-08-29Staff Reporter As an emerging market, Namibia finds herself frequently competing directly and indirectly with other nations to capture the attention of investors, tourists and potential trading partners. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Africa has entered an era of great discomfort with governance. Elected democratic governments are under threat of something more unpleasant, namely military restlessness to remove elected leaders. View more
2023-08-29Staff Reporter Afrocat Lions redeemed themselves over the weekend after last week’s defeat when they overcame Tigers by a narrow 30-32 scoreline to collect maximum points on the road. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Brave Warriors fitness scientist Garren Smith says the team’s fitness levels will be crucial for the upcoming international friendly against South Africa and 2024 Chan qualifiers. View more
2023-08-29Maurice Kambukwe The head of State, Hage Geingob, officially sent off the men’s national rugby team, Welwitschias, yesterday to compete in the upcoming Rugby World Cup in France. View more
2023-08-29Strauss Lunyangwe Log leaders Ramblers were held to a one-all draw by Hage Geingob Secondary School in their league match at the Trustco United Football Field recently. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Namibian long-distance runners Alina Armas and Tomas Reinhold struggled at the 2023 World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, finishing 49th and 54th, respectively, in their events on Sunday. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Former Brave Warriors coach Tom Saintfiet says Namibian football players are not “hungry enough”, compared to their West African counterparts. View more
2023-08-29John Muyamba Thieves have destroyed an electrical facility worth N$1 million and stolen along two complete electricity kiosks at Rundu when underground electrical cables were uprooted at the recently developed industrial area. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Stakeholders from various line ministries, local government and SOS villages in the Oshikoto and Oshana regions gathered in Tsumeb with the goal of developing and finalising strategies on the family strength. The three-day workshop took place on the 23-25 August 2023. View more
2023-08-29Max Heinrich Learners from various schools around Oshakati and Ongwediva, who flooded the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, expressed excitement about the popular event. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Verna Sinimbo officially opened the 22nd Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Sunday, saying trade fairs and expos offer businesses the opportunity to create networks and relationships that can ensure their survival. View more
2023-08-29Correspondent The Swakopmund Heritage and Culture Committee will host this year’s main Namibian Heritage Week celebrations from 18 to 24 September, with several activities lined up. View more
2023-08-29Paheja Siririka The National Disability Council of Namibia will hold a consultative meeting from today to 30 August 2023 at the MTC Dome Hotel in Swakopmund to deliberate on issues around the exclusivity of persons with disabilities in the country. View more
2023-08-29Maria Sheya A taxi driver who spent 10 years in police custody before the court ordered his release was awarded N$65 000 as compensation for his vehicle, which was in the police’s care during his stint in prison. View more
2023-08-29Paheja Siririka Hunger and poverty have pushed a destitute Ovatjimba family in Otjikojo, a village some 25km west of Okangwati in the Kunene region, into scavenging for goat skins to feed themselves. View more
2023-08-29Edward Mumbuu The University of Namibia is investigating Affirmative Repositioning movement head Job Amupanda, a lecturer at the university, over alleged misconduct. View more
2023-08-29Roland Routh A man from Macaravani East in the district of Katima Mulilo was sentenced to an effective 30 years in prison on Friday last week by High Court Judge President Petrus Damaseb at the Circuit Court in Katima Mulilo. View more
2023-08-29Roland Routh Windhoek-based lawyer Dirk Conradie and friend Sara Damases scored a minor victory in their long-running fraud and corruption trial in the Windhoek High Court on Thursday before Judge Thomas Masuku on Friday last week. View more
2023-08-28Festus Hamalwa Mubuleli wakeleke ya Pentekositi kwamunzi wa Onheilwa, Shalongo Haimbodi ukulubelwa kuli usweli kufumbela kukunupa baba munyaza. View more
2023-08-28Staff Reporter MultiChoice Namibia on Thursday released details of the completed films that were produced in close collaboration with the national broadcaster, NBC. View more
2023-08-28Staff Reporter After an arduous two-year period of negotiations and unresolved conflict, Hangana Abalone (Pty) Ltd and the Namibian Food and Allied Workers Union (NAFAU) have come to a historic resolution. View more
2023-08-28Staff Reporter From the vibrant landscapes of northern Namibia to the scenic coast, the 2023 Old Mutual Sustainable Economic & Empowerment Drive (OM SEED 2.0) initiative has illuminated the country’s enterprising spirit. View more
2023-08-28Edgar Brandt The Namibia Ports Authority (NamPort) plans to invest an estimated N$2 billion during the next five years as it prepares for an anticipated energy boom comprising recent oil and gas discoveries and an ambitious green hydrogen initiative. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent Most of us wish our parents had been more understanding. We wish we had parents with whom we could simply share our emotions – parents who would always be available. Here are some suggestions for how to be the parent you wish you had. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent During my years as a mainstream journalist – from a rookie reporter in 2009 to the responsibility of manager of editorial services in 2019 – I have always girded my work ethic on seven basic principles of journalism in being true to my duties as a member of the Fourth Estate. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent The Welwitschias suffered a 30-43 defeat at the hands of South African franchise side the Vodacom Blue Bulls at the Vegkop Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday. View more
2023-08-28Maurice Kambukwe Debmarine Premiership Champions African Stars journey in the 2023/24 TotalEnergies Caf Champions League lasted for less than two weeks as they got knocked out in the preliminary round this past weekend. View more
2023-08-28Max Heinrich Oshikoto governor Penda ya Ndakolo has urged students of the Higher Ground Training College (HGTC) to study hard to become professional personnel they aspire to become in the future. View more
2023-08-28Steven Klukowski A delegation from the Southern African Nama Development Association (Sandeva) was recently in the //Kharas region to further streamline modalities of teaching the Nama language in schools in the Northern Cape Province. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent National Assembly Speaker Prof Peter Katjavivi has commended the outgoing Unicef country representative Rachel Odede for her unwavering support and dedication to Namibia. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa last week launched the Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) constitution, which was adopted by the party’s Seventh Ordinary Congress last year. View more
2023-08-28Eveline de Klerk Xinfeng Investment, the Chinese company that mines Lithium near Uis, has said the ongoing court case has had a negative impact on their operations, resulting in them not renewing the contracts of at least 20 workers. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) officially opened a new satellite office at Opuwo last Thursday to supplement the office in Khorixas in its quest to bring its services closer to the people. View more
2023-08-28Steven Klukowski Although bedridden as a result of wounds inflicted on her by the repugnant apartheid regime, Ida Jimmy-Haeiros (78) has not given up her political activism. View more
2023-08-28Loide Jason President Hage Geingob has expressed strong condemnation of the designation of Cuba as a ‘state sponsor of international terrorism’ by the United States government. View more
2023-08-28Loide Jason Namibia has become a beacon of peace and harmony that has illuminated the region and the world since gaining independence in 1990, Cuban President Miguel Diaz-Canel has said. View more
2023-08-28Aletta Shikololo Prisons the world over are notorious for their endemic sexual abuse. Despite this, prisoner rape is not well-understood and does not receive the serious attention it warrants. View more
2023-08-28Festus Hamalwa Deputy trade minister Verna Sinimbo said Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair takes great pride in promoting sustainable development – not only for the present but also for the generations to come. View more
2023-08-28Correspondent The Zimbabwe Electoral Commission on Saturday evening declared incumbent Emerson Mnangagwa as the winner of Zimbabwe’s hotly-contested election, amid accusations of various irregularities in the whole electoral system in Zimbabwe. View more
2023-08-25Festus Hamalwa Anna Shekudja ota hokolola ta ti ongeshefa yaye yokulandifa omatiti, omalilo, oimbale naikwao otai ende nawa pefimbo eli leehango di li metifa molwaashi paife ovanhu otava lande oilongomwa yOshiwambo. View more
2023-08-25Victoria Kaapanda Konima sho ooministambali dhiikwameni, etonatelo lyokoongamba negameno dhaNamibia naZambia dha li dha ningi oshigongi kombinga yoongamba pokati kiilongo mbika iyali, odha li dha tokola kutya oongamba dhokoKatima Mulilo otadhi kala tadhi longo ethimbo alihe View more
2023-08-25Taimi Haihambo Ombelelwa yoshikandjohoololo Eenhana oyo i li momukunda Onambutu oi li monghalo ya nyika ouhefi konima eshi ovanambelewa vati ve i hauluka. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Okuza no ku taara o Power Dynamos, nai ohona yotjimbere mo Zamibia, ovayandje voruvara ko Starlile nounepo wayo nganduu kounane nawina ovanyande oveni mave tja kaino’ matjayerero. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Tjimuna ozombura inḓo zarwe mbari nḓa yanda nondatu, o 1863 no 1923, o 2023 mai rire ombura yapeke mOuherero nOkouherero? Eepura nda ingana mOuherero nOumbanderu i ozondekurona zOtjiṱiro Otjindjandja tji maze zemburuka ozombura esere z o m a k o t o r e r o w o m a ṱ u p a wOmbara Samuel Maharero mo 1923 kOnamibia, okuza kOtjauana ku ya ri aya suvisiwa mOseroue otjirongo tjouvahara wOvabamagwato. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Ombongo ndja yende ozombura azehe nḓa o 60 moupupu na mouzeu wayo kai nokusokukara notjiṋa tji matji i uru tjinene mongamburiro. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent The cliché that disability is inability has clouded perceptions in Namibia for a long time, but a collective effort has arisen to challenge and combat the stigma surrounding disability issues. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent One of the most frequently asked questions in my Instagram Direct Messages (DMs) is “Ndapanda, how did you become a travel creator?” View more
2023-08-25Pricilla Mukokobi The Tilipatye Cultural Group is stepping up to the plate to save traditional practices from decline by promoting the significance of their culture through music and drama. View more
2023-08-25Frieda Mukufa Ladies, quickly gather here. Maybe it’s just me but I am always fighting my wax lady when she says that I can’t engage in sexual activities the day of getting my coochie waxed. View more
2023-08-25Staff Reporter IN THE heart of Namibia, an artist with a passion for preserving the rich and diverse culture of the country is making waves through music. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Renowned philosopher Thomas Hobbes once said the praises of ancient authors proceed not from the reverence of the dead, but from the mutual envy of the living. View more
2023-08-25Albertina Nakale Recognised war veteran, Bothman Sikute, born and bred in the Kanono area of the Zambezi region feels their sacrifices in and outside Namibia during the liberation struggle for independence have been forgotten by the government as they continue to suffer in poverty. View more
2023-08-25Taimi Haihambo After 33 years of independence, Eengodi one of the most remote constituencies in Oshikoto region that was once tormented by war, is finally enjoying the fruits that come with liberation. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent For 99-year-old Elizabeth Iilonga of Tsumeb, Heroes’ Day holds special significance as her four children and one grandchild selflessly dedicated their lives to Namibia’s liberation struggle. View more
2023-08-25Taimi Haihambo Online traders are thrilled at the opportunity of showcasing their wares at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair which started this morning. View more
2023-08-25Max Heinrich Hairstylists at the Ongwediva Open Market have expressed excitement at the start of the annual trade fair in their town. View more
2023-08-25Festus Hamalwa Oshana police chief Naftal Sakaria has said the safety of people during the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair remains their paramount priority. View more
2023-08-25Taimi Haihambo The managing director of People’s Network Car Rental company Tangi Sheekuli is excited about the support he is getting from people booking cars for the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. View more
2023-08-25Max Heinrich Several accommodation facilities within the vicinity of Ongwediva are fully booked for the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. View more
2023-08-25Victoria Kaapanda Many exhibitors who have stalls at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair are excited about the opportunity, with some already pleading with the Ongwediva Town Council to extend the number of days of the fair to at least two weeks. View more
2023-08-25Victoria Kaapanda The Ongwediva Trade Fair centre will again be a hive of activity when gates open this morning to let in thousands of visitors for the popular Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair. View more
2023-08-25Paheja Siririka Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has condemned voices claiming there were no proper consultations conducted on the Namibia Investment Promotion and Facilitation Bill (NIPFB). She has described the proposed updated investment legislation as crucial to resuscitate an ailing economy. View more
2023-08-25Paheja Siririka Chinese Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, on Wednesday said the China-Namibia relationship is more than an ordinary one between developing countries because of the profound traditional friendship between the two nations. View more
2023-08-25Staff Reporter In an exciting development that promises to catalyse economic growth and bolster regional connectivity, De Beers Marine (Debmarine Namibia) has achieved a significant milestone in the aviation sector by securing their inaugural Air Navigation Services Certificate. View more
2023-08-25Edgar Brandt The chaotic situation that prevailed at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) since the weekend seemingly subsided as the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) on Wednesday afternoon stated that operations were back to normal. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent ON Tuesday, 22 August 2023, the New Era newspaper reported that "A security guard at the Ou Nick Health Centre in Oshakati West has landed in hot water over examining patients." View more
2023-08-25Josef Kefas Sheehama The annual inflation rate recorded for July 2023 was 4.50%, a steep decrease, compared to 5.30% recorded in June 2023. Keeping the repo rate steady is particularly motivating for aspiring, first-time home buyers, whose appetite for home ownership remains consistent. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Over the years, Namibia has witnessed judgements or court orders ignored by liability parties in civil proceedings who failed to discharge their burden of proof in civil matters. That’s a situation which makes one infer that perhaps civil law judgements are not respected and/or complied with, compared to criminal law judgements. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent With the 2024 elections on the horizon, Namibia finds itself at a pivotal moment, a crossroads marked by a cloud of uncertainty. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent What may the years 1863 and 1923, and now 2023 have in common? The obvious, quick and easy guess is that they end with the odd number three. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent IN THE diverse tapestry of Namibian society, children and persons with disabilities form a special group deserving support, empathy, and empowerment. Unfortunately, recent observations highlight a disheartening reality. View more
2023-08-25Staff Reporter The inaugural Desert Ice Challenge T20 Cricket Tournament came to an exhilarating conclusion last Sunday, as Unam Zebras 1 emerged victorious against Run Whisperers Academy in Windhoek. View more
2023-08-25Staff Reporter Rundu Chiefs Football Club’s Annual General Meeting (AGM), which was held on 19 August 2023 marked an important occasion as the club welcomed fresh leadership and outlined a dynamic direction for the upcoming season. View more
2023-08-25Carlos Kambaekwa Born Andile Kalipa on the 10th of September 1964 in Upington, South Africa, young Kalipa comes from a much-respected, well-to-do family. Elder brothers Jeff and Lucky Kalipa are both prominent figures in social circles in their adopted land, Namibia View more
2023-08-25Correspondent THE 2023 Richelieu Franchise T20 competition is set to kick off on 15 September 2023 at United Cricket Ground with exciting changes expected to enhance premier club franchise cricket. View more
2023-08-25Maurice Kambukwe AFROCAT Lions will be looking to redeem themselves in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) during the weekend when they face Tigers in a crucial tie on Sunday. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Correctness of orders directing payments of a gross salary amount without deductions, and of payment of punitive costs. View more
2023-08-25Roland Routh THE bail hearing of former minister of fisheries Bernhardt Esau and Fishrot minnow Nigel van Wyk resumed this week in the Windhoek High Court before Judge David Munsu. View more
2023-08-25Maria Sheya THE medical world is grappling with distinguishing between manufacturing and compounding of medicine after a local pharmacy was accused by the Namibia Medicine Regulatory Council of running a small-scale manufacturing operati View more
2023-08-25Roland Routh An Angolan citizen accused of killing and robbing a woman at the Onandjaba settlement in the Omusati region was exonerated on all charges on Tuesday by Oshakati High Court Judge Eduard Kesslau. View more
2023-08-25Maria Sheya When it rains, it pours for Trustco Bank Namibia as the entity is fighting to keep its doors open after the Bank of Namibia last week ordered an immediate suspension of its operations. View more
2023-08-25Pricilla Mukokobi The Katutura Residents Committee have voiced their frustration over the lack of concrete solutions after they visited the mayor on 19 July. The mayor promised to return in two weeks “to ensure peace”, but the residents say they don’t want peace, they want their debt written off. View more
2023-08-25Roland Routh The United People’s Movement has come out strongly in support of the Namibian Construction Industry and all its affiliates in their condemnation of the continuous awarding of tenders to foreign owned companies at the expense of Namibians. View more
2023-08-25Maihapa Ndjavera President Hage Geingob yesterday bemoaned the historical dominance of the Bretton Woods financial institutions, whose modus operandi he said is built on loan conditionalities and political prescriptions which has, at times, bordered on disregard for national sovereignty. View more
2023-08-25Loide Jason A decision by the City of Windhoek to farm out parking meter services to private companies has irked car guards, who say the council took their bread from their mouths and gave it to the rich. View more
2023-08-25Albertina Nakale Namibia Revenue Agency commissioner Sam Shivute not only hailed the launch of the Katima Mulilo 24-hour border operation which will see more traffic volumes, but is optimistic that it will lead to improved revenue collection. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent Swapo Secretary General, Sophia Shaningwa, launched the Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC) constitution, which was adopted by the party’s Seventh Ordinary Congress last year, in Omuthiya yesterday. View more
2023-08-25Staff Reporter IN a move to enhance and cement historic ties between Cuba and Namibia, Cuban president Mario Diaz-Canel is set to be the guest of honour during tomorrow’s Heroes’ Day celebrations. View more
2023-08-25Correspondent A carcass of a female black rhino was discovered with a bullet wound in the stomach, on 18 August 2023 at a waterhole inside a game farm in the Grootfontein district of the Otjozondjupa region. View more
2023-08-24Festus Hamalwa Ovanailonga 23 hava longo komina yoDundee moTsumeb okwa li va tambulilwa moshipangelo shaTsumeb konima eshi vati va nwa otee ya ningwa nomeva a fulukifwa mokamaikoloweiva. View more
2023-08-24Paheja Siririka Konyara nokilo 40 komuzogo gwaOpuwo kwakara ko uhwi wokungawopeka, meparu lyomunmtu, pampo moomu tupu twavadiva vaHimba vantu ava vaninkiliramo unene vana kara ngesi asi awo simpe konyima neparu, nye nampili ngoso awo kwadiva akupungura eyi tyavatumbulkira asi yawo ntani awo kuronga uzuni asi ngapi muntu novhura kuparuka. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter In today’s fast-paced world, vehicles have become more than just modes of transportation; they are personal sanctuaries, mobile offices, and entertainment hubs. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter Oxford Business Group (OBG) in partnership with General Motors Africa and Middle East, has released “Driving Social Change and Governance Progress”, an insightful report exploring how vehicle manufacturers are harnessing technological innovation to address social challenges such as inclusivity and reduce governance risks. View more
2023-08-24Correspondent Regulating traffic flow and road safety are the ultimate objectives of road traffic signs. However, the rising prevalence of road sign damage in Windhoek due to vandalism has become a real cause for concern. View more
2023-08-24Correspondent The high-performance 292kW Ford Ranger Raptor was designed and engineered to deliver maximum thrills on- and off-road. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter IN line with the vision for impactful change and a globally competitive Namibia, First National Bank Namibia has entered a partnership with Basecamp Namibia to invest in beneficial change for the country’s SME segment. View more
2023-08-24Maihapa Ndjavera AN AUDIO clip circulating on social media, apparently under an organisation called the National Ownership Association, is calling for a peaceful demonstration against the country’s commercial banks. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter THE International Air Transport Association (IATA) and the African Airlines Association (AFRAA) have announced that AFRAA is joining the Focus Africa initiative. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter The chairperson of the board of directors of Capricorn Group, Gerhard Fourie, has announced a decision by Thinus Prinsloo, Group CEO, to take up a new opportunity at Capricorn Investment Holdings (CIH), the largest shareholder in Capricorn Group. View more
2023-08-24Maihapa Ndjavera Economist Robin Sherbourne this week said an increase in the number of Namibians seeking asylum in other countries is a reflection of poor domestic economic performance. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter THE United States President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR) will invest approximately N$840 million (US$45 million) in providing health and social services to vulnerable children, adolescents, and youth in Namibia. View more
2023-08-24Paheja Siririka Sitting calmly in a reclined seat, talking on the phone and waiting for the male nurse to insert the needle for the blood transfusion is Sudene Vorster, a medical professional who is donating blood for the 30th time. View more
2023-08-24Correspondent Oleksandr Usyk has an ‘obligation’ to face Tyson Fury in an undisputed heavyweight title fight, the Ukrainian’s promoter says. View more
2023-08-24Maurice Kambukwe I came from a very talented and hardworking sporty family, where everyone from my dad to all my siblings were all involved in sports. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter A total of 58 junior tennis enthusiasts participated in the Sanlam Namibia Tennis Associations Junior Tennis Tournament in Windhoek at the Central Tennis Court, SKW, and Nampol in Windhoek this past weekend. View more
2023-08-24Staff Reporter Salute Boxing Academy has accused AC Boxing and Promotions of making false claims, disseminating misleading information, making false accusations, fabricating statistics, and making derogatory remarks about their boxer Nathanael Kakololo through the media. View more
2023-08-24Festus Hamalwa A Pentecostal church pastor in Onheilwa village, Shalongo Haimbodi is allegedly threatening to shoot his detractors. View more
2023-08-24Correspondent A piece of land that was fenced off years back, initially for the construction of the Nkurenkuru Intermediate Hospital in Kavango West region, has now been turned into a kraal for stolen cattle by stock thieves. View more
2023-08-24Roland Routh A Windhoek resident who is accused of breaking into a shack in Goreangab informal settlement and raping two women pleaded not guilty to all charges yesterday. View more
2023-08-24Festus Hamalwa A man has been sentenced to 15 years in prison after he was found guilty of raping his housemate, a young boy. Magistrate Ruben Hamunyera Mutuku delivered the sentence on Tuesday. The victim was 12-years-old at the time. View more
2023-08-24Roland Routh The lawyer of former Okahandja ex-parliamentarian Steve Biko Boois last week told the complainant that the rape she allegedly suffered at the hands of her father is a figment of her imagination. View more
2023-08-24Loide Jason Twenty-seven year-old Minnette Rista has taken a path of compassion and selflessness, dedicating her youthful years to looking after her visually impaired grandparents. View more
2023-08-24Maria Sheya David Bruni and Ian McLaren, who are tasked with managing the multimillion-dollar assets owned by Fishrot-accused kingpins, were granted their wish last week to walk away from the task. View more
2023-08-24Eveline de Klerk Erongo Regional Council chairperson Benita Imbamba has rapped both Xinfeng Investment and Longfire Investment over unfair labour practices and squalid living conditions they have subjected mine employees to. View more
2023-08-24Albertina Nakale Home affairs minister Albert Kawana has urged the business community to see the newly launched 24-hour Katima Mulilo border post operation as an economic opportunity. View more
2023-08-24Maihapa Ndjavera PRESIDENT Hage Geingob is in South Africa to participate in the BRICS-Africa Outreach and the BRICS Plus Dialogues. View more
2023-08-24Albertina Nakale The president of the Association of Regional Councils, Warden Simushi is hopeful the long-awaited Constituency Development Fund Bill, which was tabled in Parliament over eight years ago, will soon see the light of day. View more
2023-08-24Paheja Siririka The Organisation of African First Ladies for Development, under the stewardship of First Lady Monica Geingos, and partners launched the #WeAreEqual campaign, a year-long and continent-wide intervention that calls for urgent action to advance gender equity and close the gender gap across Africa. View more
2023-08-23Victoria Immanuel Aanangeshefa aashona mboka haya eta po iilandithomwa yawo noonyala oya ti, ngeno okwa li haya yambidhidhathana pamukalo gomangeshefelo, ngeno oyendji aazeko, nuupyakadhi wokwaa na iilonga moshilongo ngeno owa shonopala. View more
2023-08-23Taimi Haihambo Engela - Ovalandifi voukuki neeshi hava landifile popepi noshipangelo shaNgela ova holola nghee va hala okudimbulukiwa kelelodoolopa yaHelao Nafidi. View more
2023-08-23Festus Hamalwa Omufita wongeleka yedina Believer Christian Church, Shalongo Haimbodi vati okwa ningila omatilifo omukulunhu wehangeno loMonica Gender Equality Human Right & Social Justice ta ti ota dipawa ‘kuwalye’ shaashi e mu twala komhangu. View more
2023-08-23Max Heinrich From a self-taught chef who has been experimenting with different ingredients for many years to becoming champion of Unam’s first-ever student cooking competition, nursing student Isabel Ndimbarukua has big plans. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent ENSURING that adolescents and young people have access to Sexual and Reproductive Health and Rights (SRHR) services and information has become a critical concern in today’s world of rapid change, where young people are becoming more independent and informed. View more
2023-08-23Pricilla Mukokobi The Rainbow Youth Foundation’s upcoming event at Palm Tree Park on Sunday will showcase cultural heritage games to celebrate and promote the diverse traditions of indigenous and marginalised communities. View more
2023-08-23Max Heinrich Final-year nursing student Elise Hamalwa has been financially independent since she started her “Order with me” business at the beginning of last year. View more
2023-08-23Pricilla Mukokobi Laudanekwa Itumba, an Oshiwambo language graduate from the University of Namibia’s Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus, has made her debut in the literary world with a captivating book that reflects her evolution as a writer. View more
2023-08-23Staff Reporter THE Old Mutual Sustainable, Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED) initiative has ushered in a new era of entrepreneurship in the Hardap region. View more
2023-08-23Edgar Brandt Paragon Aviation, the local company that has taken over ground handling operations at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) from Menzies Aviation, yesterday lashed out at Namibian media houses by alleging an “orchestrated campaig View more
2023-08-23Prof Makala Lilemba A Triple Heritage, Programme 6,’ Ali Mazrui, in 1986, narrates the inferiority complex situation in which Lyndon Johnson and Daniel Arap Moi found themselves after the deaths of the charismatic leaderships of John F Kennedy of the United States of America and Jomo Kenyatta of the Republic of Kenya respectively. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent As a native of Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region and a logistician, I have always been curious about why Katima has not established a logistics hub since independence. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent MANCHESTER United forward Mason Greenwood will leave Old Trafford, he and the Premier League club said on Monday, to avoid being a “distraction” despite being cleared of allegations of assault and attempted rape by the court. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent Brave Warriors head coach Collin Benjamin has attended a week-long football coaching attachment at his former club Hamburger SV in Germany. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent Namibia’s 23-year-old flyhalf Denzo Bruwer says he hopes to learn as much as possible and improve his game during his stay at RC Lechia Gdańsk Rugby Club in Poland following his move three weeks ago. View more
2023-08-23Staff Reporter Cymot teams dominated the fifth edition of the 2023 Nedbank Namibia Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Team Time Trials (TTT) at the Teufelschúlt in Windhoek on Sunday. View more
2023-08-23Maurice Kambukwe Various local rugby pundits and experts have weighed in on the national men’s rugby squad for the upcoming Rugby World Cup, saying the squad is balanced with fresh talent and experienced players. View more
2023-08-23Maurice Kambukwe Boxing promoter, Nestor Sunshine Tobias has said preparation for their upcoming ‘Together as One Part 10’ boxing bonanza is at an advance stage. View more
2023-08-23Correspondent THE Otjozondjupa Agronomy and Horticulture Forum says Namibians must roll up their sleeves and get their hands dirty working the land, to feed themselves. View more
2023-08-23Festus Hamalwa After a long struggle, the family of the late Laban Shapange, who was the education director of Omusati region, successfully got permission to rebury him at their homestead in Ondobe in Ohangwena region on Saturday. View more
2023-08-23Aron Mushaukwa Deputy tourism minister Heather Mwiza Sibungo has cautioned conservancies to refrain from misusing public funds, but rather concentrate on ploughing back to the communities where they operate. View more
2023-08-23Eveline de Klerk A battle of priorities has ignited as the Walvis Bay municipal council is faced with the decision to allocate a hefty N$400 000 for the participation of 68 employees and two councillors in the annual Southern African Inter Municipal games slated for Botswana next month. View more
2023-08-23John Muyamba Kehemu Junior Primary School in Rundu is inviting members of the public to support their initiative to raise funds for the development of infrastructure at the school. View more
2023-08-23Maihapa Ndjavera INTERNATIONAL relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah yesterday confirmed that Namibia is for the first-time attending the BRICS summit to observe the proceedings without actual participation. View more
2023-08-23Staff Reporter THE stage has been set for the harmonised 2023 elections in Zimbabwe, with the electorate voting to elect the president, members of parliament, senators and councillors today. View more
2023-08-23Otniel Hembapu A GROUP of 23 workers of the Dundee Precious Metals Mine at Tsumeb were recently admitted to hospital and treated for poisoning after they consumed contaminated water, which many thought was caused by the mine’s arsenic acid waste dump site. View more
2023-08-23Maria Sheya Oil exploration company, Red Soil Energy and Mineral Exploration, which accused the mines ministry of favouring politically connected individuals in its allocation of offshore petroleum exploration licences, had its hopes dashed by the High Court. View more
2023-08-23Max Heinrich The hostel at Ashipala Senior Secondary School in Elim constituency of Omusati region is in a dilapidated state that the school has turned classrooms into dormitories for pupils. View more
2023-08-22Victoria Kaapanda Omundohotola gwomeho a tseyika nawa Helena Ndume moNamibia nomuuyuni awuhe, okwa li a thigi oyendji monooli taya ligola noku mu tumbaleka, sho e ya galulile omeho. View more
2023-08-22Festus Hamalwa Omhumbwe yomeva keehambo di li momukunda Olumpengwa moshitukulwa shaMusati shilindi manga, eshi ombelewa youkaleliposhilongo yoEuropean Union ye va tulila ko omboola yomeva. View more
2023-08-22Festus Hamalwa Ouministeli wonamapya, edu nomakuti owa kufa po eendjidjikila dokupitifa oilya tai di moAngola tai pitili keengamba daS View more
2023-08-22Correspondent â a ǂhanusi !oabade hōsa !hūǁîna nî sī!nâ ǁkhāsa ǂgaoǂgao!nâs di ǂâibasens ase tsî ǁkhāti ǂkhanuse administrasis ǂhanu-aisib disa ǂhau!nâ, ǁaeb ai tsî !ereamxasiba ra ū!nâhe ǀgaub !nâ ǁkhaeǁnâs di ǁgūbas ase di ge ǀGapi ǁNâu!gâ!khaib ǀgora!gâde Katima Mulilos ai ge ǂnāǁnâ. View more
2023-08-22Maria Sheya !Hūb di ǁÛb Hage Geingob ge aiǂnû-aob Afrikab !Khawagas Omkhâisens ǀHûs dib, ǂGīǂgōs, ǁKhaubas tsî ǁAwosasib !Hûǁares dib ase ge mî, nē ǀhûs ra īǁkhā i as kōse !kharu ge kurib!nâ ra dītsâsa, ǀkharib !nâ ǂkhîb tsî ǁawosasiba omkhâisa. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent AS stated in the last column, there has been a spike in the delivery of agricultural seminars, workshops, and trainings. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent THE National Assembly recently approved the livestock and livestock products bill, which involves amendments to the Meat Act. These amendments involve the declaration of chicken, dairy, eggs, hides and skins as controlled products. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent A significant number of livestock mortalities in many farming areas can be attributed to plant poisoning especially during the spring months, at the onset of rainfall activities, or during periods of drought especially in degraded rangelands. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent I have over the years observed how much advice, information, education and personal experience on farming lie out there. The volumes are just too much to handle for a starter farmer. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent JOSHUA Hakapandi, a youthful and passion driven full-time communal farmer in the Etayi constituency, established his vegetable garden in 2021 in the Okambebe area of the Omusati region. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent THE success of Namibia’s efforts to sustainably use, control, manage and safeguard its natural resources depends on the different legal instruments available in an interdisciplinary approach to develop a targeted environmental legislative framework. View more
2023-08-22Roland Routh AS if confirming a prediction made years ago on a young upcoming lawyer, Trevor Brockerhoff has joined the world’s largest law firm, Dentons as its Namibian partner. View more
2023-08-22Staff Reporter VENTURE Media and Team Namibia have undertaken a strategic partnership through a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) to boost Namibian businesses and promote a thriving entrepreneurial system. View more
2023-08-22Staff Reporter The mines and energy ministry has set out on a path towards the realisation of the nation’s goal of being self-sufficient in the production of green hydrogen.T View more
2023-08-22Roland Routh The High Court will decide on Menzies Aviation’s urgent application on 1 September to retain ground handling services at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). View more
2023-08-22Correspondent SOCIAL work plays a vital role in addressing social issues, promoting well-being, and supporting individuals, families and communities in need. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent CLIMATE finance transfers are part of the global North’s ecological debt to the global South, which includes climate dept. View more
2023-08-22Maurice Kambukwe THE International Sport Symposium held on the 17th and 18th of August at the Dome in Swakopmund has been hailed as a resounding success, following a new course for the enhancement of sporting infrastructure in towns across Namibia. View more
2023-08-22Maurice Kambukwe One of Namibia’s medal hopefuls at the ongoing Athletics World Championships in Budapest, Hungary, Chenoult Lionel Coetzee, says he is aiming for a strong start as he prepares to compete in the long jump tomorrow. View more
2023-08-22Staff Reporter CAPRICORN Group and Cricket Namibia yesterday officially announced the extension of their partnership for a third year following the renewal of the sponsorship by the bank. View more
2023-08-22Strauss Lunyangwe Athletic Club Football Academy (ACFA) and Riverheights played out an exciting two-all draw in the HopSol U/19 League match at the Trustco United football grounds on Saturday. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent The Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) has announced 31 of 33 players to represent the country at the 2023 Rugby World Cup in France from 8 September to 28 October 2023. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent African Stars head coach Prince-George Kofi says the club played an exciting match against Power Dynamos who came with a well-planned strategy. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation yesterday warned the public against using a fake website that purports to be the Namibia Integrated Employment Information System (NIEIS) website. View more
2023-08-22Roland Routh High Court Judge Herman January on Friday sentenced a man from Otjimbingwe in the Erongo region to an effective 35 years in prison for three convictions of rape and two for common assault. View more
2023-08-22Festus Hamalwa Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein has said the ministry has allocated N$15 million to address water shortages in northern regions. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent Deputy Minister for Marginalised Communities, Royal /Ui/o/oo survived an accident after the official vehicle he was driving hit a truck trailer on the B8road near Grootfontein on Sunday night. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent Social workers in Tsandi constituency in Omusati region are appealing to the government to allocate a budget to the non-operational Outapi shelter for abused victims. View more
2023-08-22Paheja Siririka THE International High-Level Panel on Water Investment Action Plan proposes an additional US$2 billion a year be mobilised from African governments to increase water security and sanitation, water minister Calle Schlettwein has said. View more
2023-08-22Otniel Hembapu FROM Omaheke's N$52 million operational budget for the 2023/2024 fiscal year, an average of N$57 000 has been allocated for each constituency development projects. View more
2023-08-22John Muyamba ERSTWHILE All People’s Party top administrator Vincent Kanyetu says the party’s top brass has concocted plans to impose a gay leader on its members, something he does not endorse as a Christian. View more
2023-08-22Eveline de Klerk The parliamentary standing committee on natural resources which recently consulted stakeholders, on the seal threat to the fishing industry, is puzzled by the underutilised state-of-the-art horse mackerel facility at Walvis Bay. View more
2023-08-22Correspondent A group of disgruntled community members at Arandis have been camping in front of the town council since Sunday evening, in protest for land. View more
2023-08-22Roland Routh Windhoek High Court Judge Eileen Rakow on Friday dismissed an urgent application by Chinese-owned Zhong Mei Engineering against the Namibia Revenue Agency to return N$33 million from their bank account in lieu of outstanding taxes. View more
2023-08-22Eveline de Klerk Vandalism of electricity infrastructure has turned into a costly exercise for Erongo RED, costing the distributor N$70 000 a month to safeguard their infrastructure, translating into around N$1 million yearly. View more
2023-08-21Victoria Kaapanda Aanangeshefa aashona mboka haya eta po iilandithomwa yawo noonyala oya ti, ngeno okwa li haya yambidhidhathana pamukalo gomangeshefelo, ngeno oyendji aazeko, nuupyakadhi wokwaa na iilonga moshilongo ngeno owa shonopala. View more
2023-08-21Festus Hamalwa Ovapolifi ve na eenngatu dopedu hava longele mOmuthiya vati otava fukwa okudja momaumbo oilonga nounona vavo shaashi vati ove na eengatu di li pedu moilonga. View more
2023-08-21Festus Hamalwa Kansela woshikandjohoololo shaTamanzi Johannes Iiyambo ota ti onghalo yoshikukuta neudo oya eta ovakwashiwana vahapu va dengwe kondjala molwaashi inava likola mo sha momapya avo. View more
2023-08-21Victoria Kaapanda Aamvu haya yakulwa pokapangelo okashona mOshakati kedhina Ou Nick mOshakati West, oya lulilwa sho haya konakonwa uupyu nombinzi komukeeleli gwomaliko ngoka ha shanga ye ta lesha muukalata wawo, manga aapangi ya ka fudha po. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Mubakweli Likwambu wa Mañusa ni Zibo Yakuambola Emma Theofelus viki yefelile nailo zibahaza musha wakubabaza lisupo zanaha mwasikiliti sa Zambezi. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Pope Francis yesterday urged a diplomatic solution to a political crisis in Niger, sparked by a coup that threatens stability in the region. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent tates across the typically arid United States southwest braced yesterday for torrential rain and potentially life-threatening flooding, as Hurricane Hilary barrelled up Mexico’s coast, where authorities reported at least one fatality. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Officials in western Canada’s British Columbia implored tens of thousands of residents to heed evacuation orders Saturday as “rapidly evolving” wildfires threatened large parts of the scenic Okanagan Valley, including the city of Kelowna. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Just days before a national election to pick a president and lawmakers, one word is on the lips of most young Zimbabweans: “change”. View more
2023-08-21Staff Reporter Start Art Gallery and the Sweet Side of Thingz will be hosting a ‘pARTicipate Session’ with Jakobina Gideon on Saturday. View more
2023-08-21Pricilla Mukokobi SINGER and songwriter Ann Singer, whose real name is Anastasia Linus, recently released her latest album ‘Love’, boasting 14 heartfelt tracks that delve into the intricate journey of love. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Leaders of the BRICS emerging economies, which account for about a quarter of the world’s wealth, meet in Johannesburg this week. View more
2023-08-21Staff Reporter THE 5MW solar plant developed for Orano Mining Namibia, envisaged to supply part of the power required for the Erongo Desalination Plant (EDP), reached an important milestone when groundworks at the Trekkopje site commenced recently. View more
2023-08-21Staff Reporter THE Namibian government and Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) have announced dates for a National Green Hydrogen Roadshow. View more
2023-08-21Staff Reporter Trustco Bank Namibia (TBN), a subsidiary of Trustco Group Holdings, yesterday vowed to swiftly and responsibly resolve the immediate suspension of its operations by the Bank of Namibia (BoN). View more
2023-08-21Maihapa Ndjavera The development of a Namibian oil and gas industry presents numerous challenges, including dwindling financing and more stringent environmental parameters as the world transitions to net zer View more
2023-08-21Correspondent AMID the sound of what Thabo Mbeki calls the pestilential mosquito, we are pre-set to enjoy our sleep and wake up to keep travelling. Whether thorn in the flesh or the feet, we are required to continue to travel on that one road at a time, however lonely (Robert Frost). View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Former champions Orlando Pirates’ return to the TotalEnergies CAF Champions League got off to a great start with a vital 1-0 away win over Djabal FC in the Comoros in the first leg of the preliminary round of the competition on Saturday. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Springbok coach Jacques Nienaber quickly put behind him his team’s record victory over Wales in Cardiff on Saturday (52-16), and focused on improving as the Rugby World Cup kick-off moved a day closer. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent AC Boxing Academy owner, trainer and promoter Immanuel ‘Imms’ Moses has said his camp is going to make an offer to Namibia’s super-featherweight boxer Nathanael ‘Natty’ Kakololo to face Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) successfully concluded their league semi-final matches despite a dark cloud hanging over the programme after a group of disgruntled ‘Rugby Lovers’ threatened to take the league to court over match fixing allegations. View more
2023-08-21Maurice Kambukwe Otjiwarongo-based netball outfit Mighty Gunners continued their fine performance in the country’s top-flight netball league, winning back-to-back matches on Saturday and yesterday at Ruacuana. View more
2023-08-21Victoria Immanuel For a long time, the poor performance of learners, especially in rural areas, has been a topical issue, compounded by the lack of facilities such as classrooms and dormitories. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent The community of Kabbe North constituency in the Zambezi region has appealed to the government to introduce a policy to cull problem animals such as crocodiles and hippos whose population has rapidly increased in the area. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent Swanu vice president Alpha Kangueehi has questioned the implementation of free education in public schools in Namibia. View more
2023-08-21Albertina Nakale The N$62 million Zambezi Vocational Training Centre (VTC) has introduced new programmes as part of its expansion project, bringing the total number of trades on offer to 13. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent The Epukiro constituency office, in collaboration with the environment ministry, will conduct fire-fighting training at Omaueuozonjanda, Omaheke region on 12 September 2023. View more
2023-08-21Albertina Nakale The debate over who should settle in the Bwabwata National Park has reached boiling point, with Zambezi residents now threatening to take matters into their own hands. View more
2023-08-21Maihapa Ndjavera South Africa’s electricity minister Kgosientsho Ramokgopa last week said Namibians should not have sleepless nights worrying when the lights will go off, as his country will continue providing electricity despite their own load-shedding challenges. View more
2023-08-21Loide Jason Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) leader Panduleni Iitula has underscored the urgency of addressing financial mismanagement and corruption to rebuild vital economic sectors, and improve the overall quality of life for all Namibians. View more
2023-08-21Loide Jason Chaos errupted at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA) over the weekend after baggage handler Menzies Aviation was ousted from the airport, leaving hundreds of passengers distraught. View more
2023-08-21Otniel Hembapu A 21-year-old mother, Hileni Vemujendavi Virere, allegedly strangled her five-year-old daughter before hanging herself. View more
2023-08-21Correspondent As part of promoting access to and ensuring the smooth administration of justice in a fair, timely and accountable manner, the High Court circuit sittings are underway in Katima Mulilo. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent The late Popina ‘Unokie’ Kasume Open netball and football tournament is set to kick off today at the Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek. View more
2023-08-18Staff Reporter Following the successful sixth round in the 2023 Nedbank for Good Series, which took place in Oshakati a fortnight ago, attention shifts to the coast, where three back-to-back events will take place in the next three weeks. View more
2023-08-18Festus Hamalwa Omulumenhu weedula 33 okwa langulwa noikulumbwati kovakwashiwana pefimbo a li vati ta kandebala okutwa omunafikola nombele nokunyeka ko ongodi yaye. View more
2023-08-18Taimi Haihambo vanadolongo ava hava i komhangu yopedu mOshakati okudilila keedolongo da yooloka vati ohava file ko ondjala shaashi oshikondo shopolifi ihashi fi oshisho oku va twaalela omusha. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Mokati kozonguti hambombari nḓa tukisirwe pombakero yomuhonge omunene Peter Katikisa Daniël Tjijombo wOfather Tjijombo St. John Faith Mission Osondaha tji ya ri 6 komueze mbwi mOtjiuaneno, mbari zazo za kahaamene kovandu vevari. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Hapo nambano otjiwaṋa tja Tjimana nOuhonapare wOmbazu wa Hoveka mau utu okukayambera kombara yavo Kanangatie Hoveka pOtjosazu? View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Ondangere onene ya Ngango mOkaoko, Hijazonguru Kanasareta Kavari, ma suvisiwa muhuka, Oroviungura pondwa yao mo Kaaru mOkaoko. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent A total of 62 humanitarian aid workers have died this year around the world, the United Nations said on Thursday as it prepares to mark 20 years since a devastating attack on the UN headquarters in Baghdad. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent West African military chiefs are set to meet on Thursday in Ghana to coordinate a possible intervention aimed at reversing Niger’scoup. View more
2023-08-18NSK A few weeks ago, we embarked on a mission to visualiSe #IndustryLoop with a podcast. #IndustryLoop is a column that I have authored since 2014. View more
2023-08-18Frieda Mukufa A few weeks ago, I was sitting with friends and we were talking about women making the first move. They were both shocked that I didn’t believe in the tired notion that women aren’t supposed to make the first move. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent In the realm of public health, a highly- controversial topic stirs deep emotions and heated debates - the role of fluoride in the dumbing down of society. View more
2023-08-18Pricilla Mukokobi Anna Nuuyoma’s journey into the world of DJing began with a deep fascination for music. At the age of 17, she took her first steps as DJ Butterglow, making waves in Windhoek’s comedy and club scene. View more
2023-08-18Pricilla Mukokobi A former goalkeeper, Jacob Diabate, who faced a career-ending injury, has found a new purpose in life as a fitness coach and bootcamp founder. His journey took a surprising trajectory after sustaining an injury that forced him to leave the world of football behind. View more
2023-08-18Strauss Lunyangwe Neville Basson is out to strengthen your immune system, boost your mood, and diminish some pain you have been feeling in the real world or in other words just for a couple of hours with his new stand-up show. View more
2023-08-18Paheja Siririka About 40 kilometres north of Opuwo lies a rich, real-life cultural experience of the Ovahimba people, a marginalised group which is seen as backward, yet destined to keep its heritage alive and educate the world about the way of life. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent By 2050, North Africa could become a leading exporter of green hydrogen with Europe its main market, according to a recent report projecting the future of an industry still in its infancy. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Africa’s private sectors need to accelerate efforts to unlock the potential trade opportunities lying within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA), delegates attending the second edition of the Golden Business Forum in the Rwandan capital city of Kigali said Wednesday. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Namibia’s Minister of Mines and Energy Tom Alweendo on Wednesday cautioned against viewing recent oil and gas discoveries as an automatic solution to socioeconomic challenges in the south-western African nation. View more
2023-08-18Maihapa Ndjavera Petroleum commissioner Maggy Shino said the Kudu gas project is now seen in a different light after recent oil discoveries in Namibia offshore. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Education is like a three-legged pot, which requires all of its legs to carry out its function. In education, the three legs are parents, teachers and learners. View more
2023-08-18Prof Jairos Kangira Access to higher education has always been a big challenge in Africa, especially in countries that do not have loans and grants for their after-secondary-school students. View more
2023-08-18Josef Kefas Sheehama The Namibia Agriculture Policy is the overarching policy and can serve as a base for aligning existing policies, laws and regulations. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent In March 1990, Namibia obtained its independence from Apartheid South Africa. I was not born yet, but from the stories told by those who were present, it seemed to have been a day of great celebration and joy for the entire nation. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Namibia has a bit of a spring in its step, some swagger, if you will. This could be because winter is almost behind us. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent To reduce sharply rising inflation rates, central banks have been hiking the rate at which they lend money to commercial banks during the past few years. View more
2023-08-18Loide Jason The Namibian Police are investigating the alleged fraudulent recruitment of four cadets who made it into the ongoing police training at the Ruben Danger Ashipala Training Centre at Ondangwa. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent The Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service says the renovation of the Independence Stadium is expected to commence in September this year. View more
2023-08-18Carlos Kambaekwa The son of former footballer, the late Jack Francis senior, young Francis was destined for the big stage since his early days as a toddler, proudly following in his old man’s footsteps. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Top appointment…Melissa Gillies has been announced as the new coach for the Namibian Outdoor Hockey Women’s Team by the Namibia Hockey Union on Wednesday. View more
2023-08-18Maurice Kambukwe A group of four athletes that will represent Namibia at the 2023 World School Sport Games, made their intentions clear yesterday that they would like to bring home the gold medals when the competition ends. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent All is set for the second edition of the Vivo Energy Sem Kasete Cycle Challenge, tomorrow from Tsumeb and Grootfontein to Coblenz. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Shiinda started working for the government in 2013. Previously, she worked as an intern at the Ministry of Mines and Energy as well as the Federal Institute for Geosciences and Natural Resources (German agency), where she assisted in the development and implementation of the national groundwater information system, GROWAS II, to enhance and support management procedures and decision processes. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent The first respondent (Mr Smith) was employed by the appellant (Desert Fruit) in 2005 as its chief executive officer until he was dismissed on 11 December 2019. In April 2017, Mr Smith went on leave with the view to negotiate a separation package with Desert Fruit. View more
2023-08-18Albertina Nakale The Zambezi region’s political leadership has expressed grave concern over the increased foreign ownership of establishments within the hospitality industry in the region. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has decided to tar some gravel roads in the Etosha National Park at a cost of over N$160 million, its executive director Teofilus Nghitila has said. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent A 37-year-old woman allegedly committed suicide by hanging herself at Shaya village in the Kavango East region on Wednesday. View more
2023-08-18Festus Hamalwa A mob of community members from Omatando village in Ongwediva yesterday assaulted and apprehended a man who allegedly robbed a student of her smartphone and threatened to stab her with a knife. View more
2023-08-18Loide Jason Government has through the Namibia Industrial Development Agency invested around N$1 billion to construct 148 industrial parks and business complexes, but only 118 are operational. View more
2023-08-18Maria Sheya President Hage Geingob, chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation said the organ tried its best in promoting regional peace and security for the past year. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent The demand for national documents continues to exert pressure on the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, as long queues persist at its main office in Windhoek. View more
2023-08-18Correspondent Zambezi chief regional officer Regina Ndopu-Lubinda says the Zambezi Waterfront Tourism Park (ZWTP) is a valuable asset to the region and holds a lot of economic potential for its inhabitants. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Omahangano gaashi gopapangelo, na itaga lalakanene iiyemo oga pula opo ku gandjwe omakwatho goshimaliwa meendelelo koshigwana, taga ti onkalo yoluhepo nuumbanda mokati kAanamibia otayi hweenene. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Namibia okwa mono omwaalu gwaapashiyoni gwa yi pombanda momumvo 2022, gwa thika po461 027, okuyelekanitha naapashiyoni 232 756 mboka ya li ye ya mo momumvo 2021. View more
2023-08-17Victoria Immanuel Omupeviminista gwelongo Faustina Caley okwa li a holola euvunayi sho a mono omwaalu ogundji gwaalongwa yaa na oongaku dhosikola posikola Ondulundiya moshitopolwa shaHangwena oshiwike shika. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent The number of people known to have died in the horrific wildfire now stands at 106 and as such a makeshift morgue was expanded to deal with the tragedy. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent A man in Australia who sent his faeces and urine to Hollywood actors Leonardo Di Caprio and Jared Leto was sentenced on Wednesday to a two-year good-behaviour bond. View more
2023-08-17Maihapa Ndjavera Eguwo lyenene momukunda ngesi kuna kara nye udigu ou una kureta utjirwe komavango gokulisiga siga mwaza sirongo morwa mvhura nye ezi katugwene zahana udumba. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent This year marks half a century since Yamaha YZ was the firm’s first foray into motocross, launching their original YZ production model and winning a first world title in the same year with the factory-backed YZM250. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Namibia recorded a 98.1% increase in international/inbound tourist arrivals, rising from 232 756 in 2021 to 461 027 last year, as indicated by the 2022 Tourism Arrival Statistical Report released Tuesday. View more
2023-08-17Victoria Kaapanda Following a comprehensive review of global, regional and domestic economic developments, the Bank of Namibia’s monetary policy committee decided to maintain the repo rate at 7.75%. View more
2023-08-17Maihapa Ndjavera TransNamib acting CEO Webster Gonzo on Tuesday said only about 24% of the current rail network is in good working order. View more
2023-08-17Victoria Kaapanda The central government has reaffirmed its commitment to supporting developmental initiatives by and through regional and local authority councils. View more
2023-08-17Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia is expected to receive the highest exploration Capital expenditure (CapEx) in Africa from Total Energies to the value of US$300 million, which is approximately N$5.5 billion. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Mamelodi Sundowns maintained a perfect start to the defence of their DStv Premiership title as they crushed Golden Arrows 4-0 at the Lucas Moripe Stadium on Tuesday evening. View more
2023-08-17Maurice Kambukwe I owe coach Brian Loeffler from Loyola University Maryland many thanks because he is the reason I learned that the Paralympics existed! View more
2023-08-17Maurice Kambukwe Promising para-swimmer Keila de Oliveira is set for a major breakthrough in her career, as it has emerged that she has secured a fully-funded scholarship at the prestigious Windhoek Gymnasium Private School. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, has said her wish is to see the newly appointed commissioners at the Namibia Sport Commission (NSC) address various issues and improve policies at the commission. View more
2023-08-17Maria Sheya A woman, who was arrested on Sunday for physically assaulting her six-year-old child, was denied bail by the Katutura Magistrates’ Court on Monday. View more
2023-08-17Maria Sheya The Namibia Public Workers Union (Napwu) is accusing national broadcaster, NBC, of violating a court order that restricts it from taking further decisions in relation to the employees’ leave days and notch salary increases. View more
2023-08-17Eveline de Klerk The Swakopmund municipality is set to auction off a block of council flats that have become financially unsustainable View more
2023-08-17Roland Routh The complainant in the rape and incest trial of her father, ex-parliamentarian Steve Biko Booys, started her testimony in the Windhoek Regional Court on Tuesday before Regional Magistrate Esme Molefe. View more
2023-08-17Correspondent Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus on Monday officially launched the regional campaign of the National Symbols in the Zambezi region. View more
2023-08-17Loide Jason President Hage Geingob reiterated the need for increased commitment by the SADC Organ to promote and strengthen peace and security in the region View more
2023-08-17Steven Klukowski In an effort to increase its revenue stream, the Keetmanshoop Municipality last week signed an agreement with Powercom for the latter to manage, maintain and facilitate the Oxpass telecommunications tower. View more
2023-08-17Max Heinrich Auditor General Junias Kandjeke has requested information about the use of public resources to be provided to his office on time. View more
2023-08-16Victoria Kaapanda Omulumentu gwomimvo 21 okwa si eso lyi nyanyaleka sho a hahalwa nekuya komulumentu ngoka a li ha zi naye mondunda yimwe. Nakudhipaga naye anuwa okwe ki imangeleka konima a longo iilonga mbyoka. View more
2023-08-16Festus Hamalwa Ovanangeshefa novakwashiwana moshitukulwa shaShikoto ova uda nai eshi onhele yoshivilo shefikudimbuluko lomapendafule ya lundululilwa koshilandopangelo. View more
2023-08-16Staff Reporter The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) launched a marathon/fun walk yesterday to raise funds for students unable to cover their registration fees. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent Former Ramblers, Orlando Pirates, and Black Africa coach Nicholas Woody Jacobs is set to become the first Namibian coach to lead a club in Botswana. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero has called on officials and coaches working in the sporting sector to stop infighting for the athletes’ best interests. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent China has made serious representations and made clear its solemn position against Japanese politicians’ negative moves related to the Yasukuni Shrine, a Chinese Foreign Ministry spokesperson said on Tuesday. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent Donald Trump was indicted yesterday on charges of racketeering and a string of election crimes after a sprawling, two-year probe into his efforts to overturn his 2020 defeat to Joe Biden in the US state of Georgia. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent The African Union on Monday held talks on the Niger crisis as the country’s post-coup rulers showed defiance yet also pointed to diplomacy for a potential solution. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent Over the past seven years, more than 10 000 pupils have failed to make it past the first exit point of their educational careers or to qualify for university admission. View more
2023-08-16Staff Reporter Girl Up Namibia, a youth organisation, dedicated to empowering youth through STEM education, recently organised a successful event that brought together over 60 high school and university students in Windhoek. In collaboration with SOS Children’s Villages, the event aimed to ignite a passion for Science, Technology, Engineering, and Mathematics (STEM) among the attendees. View more
2023-08-16Paheja Siririka Learners at the Mureti Senior Secondary School in Opuwo are advising fellow Namibian peers to respect culture as it forms an integral part of a person’s identity and not be overwhelmed by Western ideologies. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent The upcoming BRICS summit should tackle inequality and the role of developed nations in combating climate change, Brazilian President Luiz Inacio Lula da Silva said. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent Wheat availability and prices in some East African countries are more likely to be influenced by international trade dynamics, the World Food Programme (WFP) has warned. View more
2023-08-16Maihapa Ndjavera The High Economic Intelligence (HEI) has proposed investments in higher-yielding horticultural seeds, water availability and basic training for farmers. View more
2023-08-16Maihapa Ndjavera The Bank of Namibia (BoN) monetary policy committee (MPC) is expected to make the fourth monetary policy announcement of the year today at the bank’s Oshakati branch. View more
2023-08-16Max Heinrich The 22nd Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair scheduled to take place on the 25 August 2023, has 450 exhibitors that will be showcasing their products and services till 2 September. View more
2023-08-16Albertina Nakale Illegal fishing in Zambezi region has irked fisheries minister Derek Klazen, who says the illicit practices pose a serious threat to the sustainability of the country’s fisheries. View more
2023-08-16Max Heinrich The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development on Saturday initiated a simulation exercise of a gas leak scenario at the Ongwediva Medipark. View more
2023-08-16Edward Mumbuu While last year’s intraparty congress dust refuses to settle, party vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says only a united Swapo can regain what it lost in the last elections. View more
2023-08-16Maria Sheya The Windhoek High Court will hear arguments in a case over a ground handling tender between Menzies Aviation and the Namibia Airports Company (NAC) in December. View more
2023-08-16Maihapa Ndjavera While sharing and harvesting ideas for the national budget formulation, finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi says education and health sectors remain priorities, despite repeated undesirable results. View more
2023-08-16Festus Hamalwa A 56-year-old female lecturer at the University of Namibia’s Hifikepunye Pohamba campus allegedly committed suicide in her designated lecture hall yesterday. View more
2023-08-16Correspondent A matter in which the deputy minister of finance Maureen Hinda-Mbuende is suing the former mayor of Windhoek, Job Amupanda to the tune of N$1 million commenced in the Windhoek High Court Monday, with the deputy minister taking the stand. View more
2023-08-16Staff Reporter President Hage Geingob, in his capacity as chairperson of the SADC Organ on Politics, Defence, and Security Cooperation, is set to participate in the 43rd Ordinary SADC Summit of Heads of State and Government, slated to convene today and end tomorrow in Luanda, Angola. View more
2023-08-15Festus Hamalwa Ofikola yedina Ama Gorases Private School oya fiwa pomutenya konima eshi eengulufikola nhatu da pya po mwa kwatelwa omambo ovanafikola. View more
2023-08-15Victoria Kaapanda Aantu yamwe oshiwike sha zi ko anuwa oya li ya tumwa ya ka lande omiti kooaputeka dhopaumwene, molwaashoka oshipangelo shepangelo shaOutapi kashi na omiti. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent The president of Madagascar’s chief of staff and an “associate” have been charged with bribery offences in Britain following a “fast-paced” police investigation, the UK’s National Crime Agency (NCA) said Monday. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent Niger’s military regime vowed late Sunday to prosecute ousted president Mohamed Bazoum for “high treason” and slammed West African leaders for imposing sanctions on the country. View more
2023-08-15John Muyamba Nausab ǂhâǂhâsasib ǁkhana !oabadi nî ǀAeǁgamsa xu Rundus ǁga hâsa ra mâ!gâ xawes ge nēsa īǁkhā tama ra ī, ǁkhana-aona xus ǂkhâ!nâsa a !nubu amaga, tib ge Fly Namibias danasîsenǂuira direkteri, Andre Compiona ge mî. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent If you are a novice farmer, who seems overwhelmed by the various decisions on the farming you are called to make on the go, do not fret. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent Livestock farmers continue to face difficult times exacerbated by climate change manifested through adverse events such as drought, floods, pests, and disease outbreaks that have been experienced in many parts of the country in recent years. View more
2023-08-15Staff Reporter Bank Windhoek’s Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) division recently hosted an SME information session in Ondangwa and Oshakati in collaboration with the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) northern office. View more
2023-08-15Staff Reporter Hyphen Hydrogen Energy (Hyphen) yesterday announced the signing of a partnership agreement with ILF Consulting Engineers (ILF), a leading independent international engineering and consulting firm, to support the delivery of its ground breaking green hydrogen project. View more
2023-08-15Edgar Brandt Workers at the Peugeot plant in Walvis Bay, in which government owns a 49% stake and French automaker Groupe PSA has a majority 51% share, continue receiving their basic salaries and locally assembled vehicles are still being sold domestically despite the factory being under care and maintenance. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent In an industry that is centred on safety and is costly to enter for operators, nothing appears to be made easier for the less fortunate. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent For more than two decades, US presidential administrations have been increasing the likelihood of nuclear war with Russia. View more
2023-08-15Albertina Nakale The traditional home-brewed beer, ‘tombo’, and other related fermented brews, such as the famous ‘kachansu’, appear to be causing more chaos than joy in the Zambezi region. View more
2023-08-15Eveline de Klerk A Corrupt ion Ri sk Assessment (CRA) report has highlighted tax officials receiving or soliciting bribes, misuse of company equipment such as vehicles, and stealing of NamRA resources for personal gain as some of the risks that exist at the NamRA Domestic Taxes, Western region. View more
2023-08-15Correspondent England midfielder Keira Walsh says the ‘pressure is on Australia’ in front of a home crowd in their Women’s World Cup semi-final. View more
2023-08-15Strauss Lunyangwe The second half of the 2023 MTC HopSol Youth League season kicked off this past weekend after a month-long break for the school holidays. View more
2023-08-15Staff Reporter Simonis Storm men’s and women’s teams dominated the Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power Race Series Team Time Trials (TTT) race in Windhoek last Sunday. View more
2023-08-15Maurice Kambukwe Two former Brave Warriors captains, Ronald Ketjijere and Petrus Shitembi, have been recalled to the Brave Warriors team that will face South Africa in a friendly match. View more
2023-08-15Maria Sheya The Windhoek Magistrate’s Court did not discriminate against forex trader turned-politician and social activist Michael Saddam Amushelelo when it refused him bail but ordered the release of his co-accused, the Windhoek High Court has found. View more
2023-08-15Aletta Shikololo Health executive director Ben Nangombe has rejected any assertion that public health is in a “crisis”, saying characterisation is significantly distant from the reality on the ground. View more
2023-08-15Roland Routh Disgraced former fisheries minister Bernhardt Esau wants the government to pay his legal fees in the ongoing Fishrot case in which the country’s fisheries resources are said to have been looted at an industrial scale. View more
2023-08-15Aletta Shikololo Seventy-five per cent or over N$5 billion worth of tenders awarded by the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CBPN) went to 100% Namibian-owned companies in the past six years. View more
2023-08-15Festus Hamalwa Hidipo Hamata of the Popular Democratic Movement party says the issue of water scarcity in the Ohangwena region is at the heart of the party and is receiving the utmost attention it deserves. View more
2023-08-15Maihapa Ndjavera The overall water supply situation remains a major concern in many areas of the country due to poor rainfall received for the season. As such, most water catchment areas have already dried up due to insufficient water inflow. View more
2023-08-15Loide Jason Defence minister Frans Kapofi has voiced his dismay at recent incidents involving indiscipline among instructors responsible for training recruits. View more
2023-08-15Steven Klukowski OMDis Transformation Agency general manager Tony Bessinger says there is no way that Oranjemund will become just another ghost town like Kolmanskop in the south. View more
2023-08-15Max Heinrich The Atlantic Training Institution in Oshakati, with the help of the Social Security Commission, has decided to offer free fully-funded training opportunities to various Namibians. View more
2023-08-14Maurice Kambukwe Young Stars netball club dominated proceedings in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) derby matches over the weekend by winning all three of their matches that were held at Ogongo netball courts. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent The Namibia senior rugby team concluded their 2023 South American excursion with a morale-boosting 28-26 victory over Chile at the Estadio German Becker on Saturday evening. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent The 2023 Namibia Rugby Premier League matches came to a conclusion this past weekend as Wanderers, United, Kudus and Rehoboth were confirmed as the top four teams to contest the semi-finals in two weeks. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service Agnes Tjongarero said the Oshana PstBet Governor’s Cup represents a remarkable platform for the youth to showcase their skills and abilities. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Anger was growing Saturday over the official response to a horrific inferno that levelled a Hawaiian town, killing at least 89 people in the deadliest wildfire in the United States for over 100 years. View more
2023-08-14Taimi Haihambo Okamatyona keedula nhee oka xupa moshiponga shomundilo eshi ka xwika po eumbo lavo alishe mwa kwatelwa ongadjo yeumbo. View more
2023-08-14Albertina Nakale Miseto yemibeli ili Katima Mulilo ni Ngoma, hamoho ni miseto yeñwi yelumelezwi mwasikiliti sa Zambezi, ne amuhezi bapoti babalikana 225 340 nibane basiya naha babalikana 214 892 kuzwa Muyana ñohola. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent In Namibia, foreign investment is regarded as a drive for economic integration, as a significant proportion of aggregate economic activities in the country are made up of international transactions. View more
2023-08-14Maihapa Ndjavera T he ne w ly es t a b l i s h e d Implementation Authority Office for the green hydrogen programme has resulted in numerous questions in the public domain. View more
2023-08-14Maihapa Ndjavera The state of food security in Namibia has significantly deteriorated as a result of a highly unfavourable agricultural production during the 2022/2023 cropping season. View more
2023-08-14Staff Reporter A group exhibition, titled ‘Rising Voices’, by five Namibian artists, opened at the FNCC along Robert Mugabe Avenue in the capital on Thursday. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Depression, a pervasive mental health disorder, poses significant challenges to individuals and society as a whole. Self-destruction, the deliberate act of taking one’s own life, stands in stark contrast to the natural instinct for self-preservation. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Mining companies, particularly from China, have hastened to mine lithium and other valuable minerals in Namibia and other African countries to produce the batteries essential for electric cars, wind turbines and other technologies, with little regard for the long-term livelihood security of the people who live in these places. View more
2023-08-14Eveline de Klerk Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes says the town can capitalise on its coastal advantages by focusing on sustainable fishing, marine tourism, port development, renewable energy, marine research and innovation. View more
2023-08-14Victoria Immanuel Technical and Vocational Education and Training institutions should prepare the youth for promising careers that await them in the oil and gas sector, Outapi mayor Selma Asino has said. View more
2023-08-14Aron Mushaukwa The Mubiza Combined School and Izimwe Primary School in the Bukalo circuit recently received fence donations from the Social Security Commission (SSC) and the Rock Wildlife Foundation and Sanctuary, respectively. View more
2023-08-14Nuusita Ashipala The Oshakati Int e rme d i ate Ho spi t a l ' s management is pleading for an independent psychiatric unit in order to address mental illness crowdedness. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Community members of the Muyako village in the Katima Mulilo rural constituency of the Zambezi region are suffering devastating crop losses due to wild animals. View more
2023-08-14Eveline de Klerk A total of 101 009 Namibians applied for 13 000 temporary jobs which were advertised recently by the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) for the Population and Housing Census, to be carried out from 18 September to 3 November. View more
2023-08-14Maria Sheya “It is irrational to preserve or eventually forfeit millions of ‘clean’ money because of tainted, perceived or real money that was mixed with untainted millions. This amounts to punishment”. View more
2023-08-14Roland Routh Defence lawyer Jermaine Muchali has succeeded in getting his client off on a murder charge in the Windhoek Regional Court. View more
2023-08-14Correspondent Shikati (Chief) Boniface Shufu of the Mayeyi community in the Zambezi region says the slow pace at which projects are implemented in areas within his jurisdiction requires urgent interventions. View more
2023-08-14Max Heinrich The Namibian police women division in the Oshana region has made it a mission to ensure that women in uniform are uplifted and empowered within the workforce. View more
2023-08-11Festus Hamalwa Omukulupe weedula 75, pamwe novaneumbo laye ove li monghuwo i na onghambe, tava longelwa omunyonena koshiluli osho sha xwika po nokaanda koilya. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Omayuva womasuviro nga zu ko Otjiuaneho kanaa tja hitirwe nozohiva nozongoma porwazo uriri nungwari omivanda vyatjo vya ri avya yarwa oviyao vyomiti novengi ave tjakaṋa omurari watjo otja tji va yakurire omuniovita mongamburiro nokutja ma kapitire po. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Orata yOkarukondwa kOmatoororero ka Mongua, PK Kazongominja, ma kwambere ko ozorata zovirata vyotukondwa nozongomainde okuungura kumwe na pamwe novaungure vyovirata mbi. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent India’s central bank left interest rates unchanged yesterday but warned that higher food prices, caused in part by extreme weather, had impacted household budgets and halted a downward inflation trend. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Israeli forces yesterday shot dead a Palestinian militant in the occupied West Bank, Palestinian officials and a relative of the deceased said, as the army reported “counterterrorism activity” in the area. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent The death toll from a wildfire which turned a historic Hawaiian town to ashes has risen to 36 people, officials said Wednesday. View more
2023-08-11Strauss Lunyangwe Some 17 years ago, Kalie Nakale decided to take off his army uniform and jump full-time into a world where a picture tells a thousand words. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Asian markets were mixed yesterday ahead of much-anticipated US inflation data, which comes against a backdrop of renewed concerns that the Federal Reserve could announce another interest rate hike before the end of the year. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Britain will host an international energy security summit next year, the government announced yesterday, inviting big oil-producing nations and companies, but also focusing on net zero. View more
2023-08-11Staff Reporter Dimension Data Namibia, a systems integration and information and communications technology solutions provider, recently won the Fortinet SADC Top Performing Partner of the Year 2022 Award. View more
2023-08-11Maihapa Ndjavera The Japanese government’s increased interest in Africa’s rare earth minerals, particularly lithium and cobalt, resulted in an agreement being signed with Namibia this week, which aims to enhance mining sector cooperation. View more
2023-08-11Staff Reporter In an era that seeks to propel small and medium-sized enterprises (SMEs) to the forefront of economic recovery, Nedbank Namibia and the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) yesterday solidified a blossoming partnership. View more
2023-08-11Edgar Brandt Osino Resources, the Canadian mining company exploring for gold in the Karibib area since 2017, this week announced the detection of significant gold deposits at its Eureka greenfields exploration. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent The Premier League is investigating potential financial rule breaches at Chelsea under Roman Abramovich’s ownership, CEO Richard Masters told Britain’s Times newspaper. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Anthony Joshua is clear that boxing faces a doping problem, but the former world heavyweight champion is uncertain whether longer bans are an ideal solution. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent IN efforts to empower young athletes, Debmarine Namibia provided sponsorship worth N$70 000 to the Ronald Stigga Ketjijere Football Academy in Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa region on Tuesday. View more
2023-08-11Staff Reporter THE Minister of Sport, Youth and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, has announced the appointment of members of the United Nations Educational, Scientific, and Cultural Organisation (UNESCO) National Project Technical Working Committee (TWC). View more
2023-08-11Reverend Jan Scholtz IT IS an age-old question: What is the perfect time for a leader to step down and hand over the reins to others? When has a leader overstepped their efficient capacity? View more
2023-08-11Correspondent In classrooms worldwide, teachers encounter a variety of behaviours from their students. Some are attentive, eager to learn and actively participate in class discussions, while others may seem disinterested or daydreaming. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent In recent months, since the Supreme Court ruling in the Digashu case, Namibia has witnessed expressions of mixed emotions and opinions with reference to the Supreme Court ruling that the term ‘spouse’ in Section 2(1)(c) of the Immigration Control Act 7 of 1993 is to be interpreted to include same-sex spouses who are lawfully married in another country. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent The socio-economic difficulties that our dear country, Namibia, is currently experiencing must be solved by all of us. Although it is simple to criticise our leaders, it is important to understand that they cannot change our country on their own. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Bureaucrats and politicians’ inability to coordinate their activities efficiently as well as the lack of collective action had been the downfall of Namibia's public service systems. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent I AM writing on behalf of thousands of voting masses and the voiceless people of the Okankolo and Eengodi constituencies in the mighty and vast Oshikoto region in northern Namibia. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent WHEN trending pops up in our minds as Namibians, the first questions that come to mind are … What’s new in music, fashion, and technology? What are people up to now? View more
2023-08-11Correspondent THE continued revelations of crumbling health infrastructure and dwindling levels of care should be addressed as a matter of urgency View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Training and capacity development are the backbone of public service institutions, associated with improving both employee performance and productivity. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent The respondent was employed by the appellant as a ‘skipper’ on its vessels between the periods 16 October 2002 to 15 December 2011 when his employment was terminated, allegedly for operational and economic reasons. On 13 March 2012, the respondent, in terms of ss 82(7) and 86 of the Labour Act, 2007, referred a dispute of unfair dismissal (retrenchment) to the Office of the Labour Commissioner for View more
2023-08-11Carlos Kambaekwa Born Bonifaciu Papu Matingu on 24 January 1970 in the then Zairian capital Léopoldville, now Kinshasa in the Democratic Republic of the Congo, young Papu started playing competitive football at a very young age — 16 to be precise — for Congolese giants Malibu Football Club. View more
2023-08-11Maurice Kambukwe With less than a year left before the All-Africa Games take centre stage, Namibian athletes are intensifying their training as the Namibia Sports Commission boosts their preparation for various sports codes by providing them with funding towards their preps. View more
2023-08-11Maurice Kambukwe Action in the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) will continue with rounds nine and 10 of the 2023 season this weekend, with the northern derbies taking centre stage at Ogongo College in the Omusati region. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent NAMIBIA Wildlife Resorts (NWR) has announced a 50% discount at its Ai-Ais Hotsprings and Spa, Hardap Dam Resort, Gross Barmen, Popa Falls, Namib Naukluft, and Waterberg until the end of October. View more
2023-08-11Albertina Nakale The country’s two border posts at Ngoma and Katima Mulilo, as well as other legal entry points in the Zambezi region, recorded a total of 225 340 entries and 214 892 departures since August last year. View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the nation to safeguard against tendencies of using culture to bring divisions. View more
2023-08-11Eveline de Klerk Discrepancies in bank charges concerning loans and despotic increases on defaulting consumers were some of the concerns raised at a public consultation on the proposed Consumer Credit Bill, an exercise spearheaded by the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa). View more
2023-08-11John Muyamba While maintaining the strategic importance of the Windhoek to Rundu flight, Fly Namibia managing director André Compion says it is not commercially viable due to a lack of support. View more
2023-08-11Roland Routh ANTONIUS Semete, who was accused of murdering his 33-year-old uncle by hitting him with an axe handle on the head and fracturing his skull earlier this year, was convicted of murder with direct intent read with the provisions of Combating of Domestic Violence Act. View more
2023-08-11Edward Mumbuu Next year’s Presidential and National Assembly elections will be a tight contest, separating pretenders from contenders. View more
2023-08-11John Muyamba Chinese businesswoman Stina Wu is accused of leaving over 30 clients ‘homeless’ after her company failed to deliver houses they are currently paying for. View more
2023-08-11Taimi Haihambo Several lawyers failed to appear in the Oshakati Magistrate’s Court yesterday to defend their clients due to the lack of water in Ongwediva since Wednesday. View more
2023-08-11Roland Routh “The prevalence of the offence of murder – and, in particular, killing of vulnerable babies – is indicative of a morally-bankrupt society, where parents fail to take their responsibilities.” View more
2023-08-11Correspondent Republican Party President Henk Mudge yesterday urged the ministry of education and school boards to reject the teaching of gender identity in primary schools. View more
2023-08-11Maria Sheya THE Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has returned to the High Court to once again challenge media ombudsman John Nakuta for handling a “meritless, frivolous and malicious” complaint lodged against the broadcaster by the Economic Social Justice Trust, where he is a trustee. View more
2023-08-10Max Heinrich Ekwatafano pokati kopilifi yaShana novakwashiwana vomoitukulwa ya yooloka ola shunifa oimbuluma pedu moshitukulwa ashishe. View more
2023-08-10Taimi Haihambo Okamatyona keedula nhee oka xupa moshiponga shomundilo eshi ka xwika po eumbo lavo alishe mwa kwatelwa ongadjo yeumbo. View more
2023-08-10Festus Hamalwa Omuxungimwenyo moshipangelo shaShakati Victoria Hauwanga ota ti ovalumenhu vahapu kave hole oku ka konga omakwafo kovaxungimwenyo ngeenge ve na omaupyakadi unene tuu momakwatafano opaihole. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent A lottery player in the US state of Florida won a record US$1.58 billion (N$29.5 billion) Mega Millions jackpot on Tuesday, the lottery announced. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent With cruise bookings seeing a resurgence after the Covid pandemic caused luxury liners to mothball, a Finnish shipyard is putting the final touches on what will be the world’s largest cruise ship. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent Mitsubishi Motors will celebrate the global debut of its all-new compact SUV at the 30th GAIKINDO Indonesia International Auto Show which started today. Ahead of the world premiere, the company revealed the exterior design of the all-new compact SUV. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent It is human nature that drivers find themselves operating a vehicle aggressively or becoming easily irritated by other drivers on the road. View more
2023-08-10Staff Reporter Isuzu Motors has launched a new value-oriented version of its mu-X seven-seater sport utility vehicle (SUV), in the form of the all-new 1.9 LS 4x2 AT. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent Asian markets fluctuated yesterday after data showing China slipped into deflation compounded worries about the world number two economy’s faltering post-Covid recovery. View more
2023-08-10Staff Reporter The latest air cargo markets data for June 2023 from the International Air Transport Association (IATA) shows the smallest year-over-year contraction in demand since February 2022. View more
2023-08-10Maihapa Ndjavera Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu has urged newly appointed board members and management at state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to focus on matters that drive economic revival. Speaking at Monday’s inauguration of board members, Iipumbu said there is no room nor time to waste on unimportant issues. View more
2023-08-10Otniel Hembapu Botswana is moving at great speed to rehabilitate and fully commercialise the Nata-Maun-Mohembo road to ease the flow of goods and services between itself and neighbouring countries. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent Finnish heavyweight Robert Helenius has stepped in at short notice to fight former world champion Anthony Joshua in London on Saturday after Dillian Whyte was ruled out by a dope test. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent West Ham United have agreed a deal in principle with Premier League rivals Manchester United for England defender Harry Maguire, as the media reported yesterday. View more
2023-08-10Maurice Kambukwe I grew up in a household of mostly girls. I was raised by my great-grandmother and aunt – may their souls rest in peace. It was not easy, but they made sure I had what I needed as a child. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent A lack of financial policies has left the Namibia Football Association (NFA) with no alternative but to await its members’ decision on alleged financial mismanagement by its Khomas Football Region (KFR) executive committee. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent A lack of financial policies has left the Namibia Football Association (NFA) with no alternative but to await its members’ decision on alleged financial mismanagement by its Khomas Football Region (KFR) executive committee. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent Otjiwarongo-based Debmarine Premier League outfit Life Fighters has appointed Mark Mücke as the club’s football consultant, effective Tuesday. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent The health ministry has announced that more than one million ordinary health passports were at the general stores in Windhoek by the end of July, and that health facilities should submit their orders. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) will on Saturday host an event in Windhoek that brings together automotive and bike enthusiasts alongside community-minded individuals in a collective mission to save lives through blood donation. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent In today’s ever-evolving world, women continue to break barriers and shatter glass ceilings in various leadership roles. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent On 9 August 2023, we gathered beneath the open sky, surrounded by the gentle embrace of the sun’s rays, to mark a poignant occasion – the first anniversary of the passing of a beloved soul, Rosemary Jane Katjavivi. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent Oshikoto regional governor Penda ya Ndakolo has urged the youth to show up in big numbers for the commemoration of Heroes’ Day. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent Johannes Kalumbu (57), a craftsman from Onhokolo village in the Omusati region, is seeking assistance from the government and the business community to invest in his dream. View more
2023-08-10Correspondent Popular Democratic Movement leader McHenry Venaani has hailed former Opuwo town councillor, the late Katahunda Matundu, as a hero to whom the PDM owes its existence. View more
2023-08-10Taimi Haihambo Opuwo service station workers are up in arms over their working conditions, which they described as unbearable and “slave-like”. View more
2023-08-10Maria Sheya A 23-year-old man who was convicted last week of killing his aunt by whipping her with a homemade donkey leash and kicking her in Kavango West, was on Tuesday sentenced to 18 years imprisonment. View more
2023-08-10Roland Routh A 40-year-old man who went on a shooting rampage at the Omutundungu village in June 2014 which saw the loss of one life and several injuries, was sentenced to an effective 25years imprisonment last week. View more
2023-08-10Edward Mumbuu The German government is not serious about genuinely atoning for its colonial crimes, Bundestag member Sevim Dağdelen has said. View more
2023-08-10Albertina Nakale Despite the 2022 ruling by the Kasane Magistrate’s Court in Botswana in favour of that country’s defence force, Kongola councillor Bennety Busihu questioned Namibia’s stance to seek fair justice in the killing of the local fishermen. View more
2023-08-10Edward Mumbuu The National Council is set to splash at least N$189 000 on the spouses of its members for a five-day training on how to behave, if a leaked internal memo seen by this reporter is anything to go by. View more
2023-08-10Eveline de Klerk Residents of the mining town of Arandis are urged to give their full cooperation to enumerators, who will be knocking at their doors this week for a local census by the town council. View more
2023-08-10Maria Sheya Rape and incest accused, former National Council member Steve Biko Booys, has taken his fight to be released on bail to the High Court on grounds that he was denied a chance to present evidence. View more
2023-08-09Victoria Kaapanda Opolisi moshitopolwa shaShikoto oya manga po aalumentu yaali sho anuwa ya adhika noondhalate dholusheno mehuliloshiwike. View more
2023-08-09Victoria Immanuel Aakuthimbinga taya landitha komaudhano go-NDF mokapale kOshakati, otaya nyenyeta kutya oya pulwa ondilo okufutila omahala, yo ongeshefa itayi ende ngaashi kwa li ya tegelela. View more
2023-08-09Pricilla Mukokobi The Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA) has officially launched the country’s first-ever Aviation Safety competition. View more
2023-08-09Staff Reporter Sanlam, a leading financial services group, is proud to announce its collaboration with the Rob Youth Foundation in support of Engela State Hospital’s maternity ward and waiting shelter. View more
2023-08-09Paheja Siririka Culinary skills, coupled with years of experience trading as a kapana vendor at the Single Quarters, have led to Mandume Hasheni qualifying for the next round of the Nedbank Kapana cook-off competition, a step closer to owning a food truck. View more
2023-08-09Correspondent Stock markets mostly fell yesterday on renewed concerns that the Federal Reserve will hike rates again, while another weak batch of trade data compounded worries about the struggling Chinese economy. View more
2023-08-09Staff Reporter Nedbank Group delivered a solid financial performance for the six months to 30 June 2023 as headline earnings (HE) increased by 10% to R7.3 billion in a challenging operating environment, whereas the return on equity (ROE) increased to 14.2% (H1 2022: 13.6%). View more
2023-08-09Max Heinrich The active relationship between the Oshana police and community members within various locations has reduced crimes significantly. View more
2023-08-09Loide Jason The Mariental municipality has taken a proactive step towards promoting hygiene in informal settlements by providing pensioners and vulnerable individuals with flush toilets. View more
2023-08-09Correspondent Seasoned racehorses Starlile from Okahandja Racing (OHR) and Freedom Fighter from Ovitoto Racing’s (OVR) continued their dominance at main races in the country after their triumph in the just-ended Okakarara Bash on Saturday in the Otjozondjupa region. View more
2023-08-09Maurice Kambukwe A leading northern-based boxing stable, MTC Kilimanjaro Boxing Club, is gearing up to host another thrilling boxing bonanza this month. View more
2023-08-09Strauss Lunyangwe Namibia and Japan yesterday entered into agreements with an eye towards building a Namibian supply chain capable of extracting, refining and transporting critical minerals View more
2023-08-09John Muyamba From personnel shortages to lack of ambulances and medical equipment, the Rundu Intermediate Hospital faces an uphill battle in its quest to provide quality services. View more
2023-08-09Maria Sheya Namibia and Japan yesterday entered into agreements with an eye towards building a Namibian supply chain capable of extracting, refining and transporting critical minerals. View more
2023-08-09Otniel Hembapu With Namibia topping the African press freedom charts, Botswana’s minister for state president Kabo Morwaeng says his country’s media outlets stand to benefit and learn a lot from its neighbour. View more
2023-08-09Otniel Hembapu Information minister Peya Mushelenga was nothing short of fascinated following his visit to Botswana’s Digital Delta Data Centre, which boasts modernised processes and systems, coupled with efficiency. View more
2023-08-09Eveline de Klerk There are calls to introduce seal meat to the Namibian market for human consumption as a measure to control and sustainably harvest the country’s seal quota, which is under-utilised. View more
2023-08-09Maria Sheya After a protracted battle by Menzies Aviation Namibia to cling onto its tender of supplying ground handling services at Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA), the High Court yesterday refused to stop the Namibia Airports Company from sending them packing after nearly a decade of service. View more
2023-08-09Maria Sheya Former Oshakati mayor Katrina Shimbulu has lost the fight to retain a 4007.3421 hectare farm in the Kunene region, which she bought on auction in 2019. View more
2023-08-09Eveline de Klerk Infrastructure development, innovation and increased competitiveness are pivotal factors that will position Namibia as a key centre for trade and investment from both local and global stakeholders. View more
2023-08-09Correspondent Gobabis Constituency councillor Augustinus Tebele has criticised the government for how it handles the national drought relief initiative. View more
2023-08-08Festus Hamalwa Ovakainhu ve li humbata kEwalanda lokoshipangelo shaNgela itava nangala va li keembete kuhe na omatalashe molwashi paife ova yambididwa nomatalashe 70 kehangano loSANLAM Namibia. View more
2023-08-08Correspondent Sentral ǀAwas ǀKharisi !Nanǀgaib Mā!nans (Central North Regional Electricity Distributor ) ge ǂoa ge wekheb Donertaxs ai ge ǂanǂan, ǁîs !nanǀgaib ge 8%gu ǀkha 1 ǂKhoesaob 2023 disa xu ǂharo !khaisa. View more
2023-08-08Max Heinrich Response Action Based ǂNûiǂgās ge ǂoa ge wekheb Denstaxs ai ǂûn, ǁnaben tsî sarana ǁgûdi hîa sorosi!nubusina ūhâ ǀgôan dide ge ǀkhae. View more
2023-08-08Charles Tjatindi As farming is an enterprise, just like any other, it is vital at this time of the year to look back and evaluate your steps during the course of the year. View more
2023-08-08Correspondent Oil firm Saudi Aramco yesterday announced profits of US$30.08 billion for the second quarter, a sharp fall from the same period last year when prices surged after Russia invaded Ukraine. View more
2023-08-08Edgar Brandt Namibia’s new investment policy regime purposefully leverages on new investment strategies pertaining to renewable energies as it aims to resuscitate an ailing economy within updated legislation. View more
2023-08-08Correspondent Cape Town›s public transport system has been paralysed by a minibus taxi strike that in a violent turn has seen two people killed, police said Monday, while leaving thousands of commuters stranded. View more
2023-08-08Maihapa Ndjavera Russian mining companies are convinced of the economic viability and environmental friendliness of the controversial in-situ leach (ISL) mining method. The method is defined as the extraction of uranium from the host sandstone by chemical solutions, resulting in the recovery of uranium at the surface. View more
2023-08-08Correspondent The Katima Mulilo Town Council recently signed an agreement with MTC Namibia, which will allow internet users to access WiFi services in the central business district (CBD) of the town. View more
2023-08-08Correspondent A company’s management and activities are supervised and managed by the board of directors. The board’s responsibility is to monitor the administration and efficient structuring of operations in order to advance the interests of shareholders and the group, if there is any. View more
2023-08-08Strauss Lunyangwe Kaizen Football Academy (KFA) made light work by beating visiting St. Joseph’s RC High School Döbra 3-0 recently in the U17 MTC HopSol Youth Group A encounter at the Jan Möhr Football Field. View more
2023-08-08Maurice Kambukwe The Namibia Football Association (NFA) yesterday announced that the 2023/2024 football season will kick off in mid-September. View more
2023-08-08Staff Reporter Antonius Amugongo and Eveline Shilongo emerged as victors in the sixth round of the 2023 Nedbank for Good Series, which took place at Oshakati Golf Club in the northern town on Saturday. View more
2023-08-08Aletta Shikololo In a world where borders define identity and citizenship, there exists a population that remains invisible, trapped in a state of despair and anguish. View more
2023-08-08Albertina Nakale Whether it is the Kongola crocodile farm, Liselo/Katima Mulilo green scheme or the Zambezi Waterfront Tourism Park, government agencies are to be blamed for the region’s dormant or abandoned projects. View more
2023-08-08Correspondent Winning elections in the future will not be a walk in the park for the ruling Swapo Party if it does not deliver on its promises. View more
2023-08-08Paheja Siririka The World Health Organisation (WHO) and United Nations partner agencies have commended Namibia on its path to eliminating HIV, syphilis and hepatitis B virus transmission from mother to child. View more
2023-08-08Maihapa Ndjavera TransNamib will soon operate the first dual-fuel locomotive in Africa. If all goes according to plan, two locomotives being converted locally and in South Africa will utilise a combination of green hydrogen to be produced in Namibia and diesel fuel. View more
2023-08-08Roland Routh A 23-year-old man from Gcigco village in the Rundu district was last week convicted of murder after assaulting his mother with a homemade donkey leash and kicking her, causing her death. View more
2023-08-08Correspondent All employers, regardless of sector and employing 10 and more people, are considered relevant employers, the Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has stated. View more
2023-08-08Roland Routh Former police reservist Sakaria Kuutondokwa Kokule failed in his latest attempt to be released on bail after more than three years in pre-trial custody on a bribery charge. View more
2023-08-08Albertina Nakale As Namibia continues to import products, such as food, fuel, machinery as well as chemicals, a local expert believes vocational training opens doors to local industrialisation. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent Omunongo gwiilonga yokoonyala, a yambukile komukunda Onhokola moshitopolwa shaMusati ota pula omayambindhindho okuza kepangelo, opo ga ninge ondjodhi ye yo shili. View more
2023-08-07Albertina Nakale Sikiliti sa Zambezi nihasina ni mubu onunile ni mafulisezo amande alimunanu, mubusisi wasikiliti sa Zambezi Lawrence Sampofu viki yefelile nafitisize pilaelo kulihakuna masimu amatuna mwasikiliti. View more
2023-08-07Aron Mushaukwa Sikolo sa Mubiza mwasilalo sa Bukalo nesifumani neulo ya waya yakuyahisa lukwakwa kuzwelela kwa katengo ka Social Security Commission (SSC) Labutanu. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent Elon Musk on Saturday said his social media company X would provide monetary legal aid to users who face blowback from their bosses over posts on the platform. View more
2023-08-07Staff Reporter Ethiopian Aviation University, the largest aviation centre in Africa, this weekend graduated over 1 550 aviation professionals in pilot training, aviation maintenance, cabin crew, commercial and hotel operations. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent A US central bank official said Saturday that more interest rate hikes “will likely be needed” to bring inflation down further, shortly after policymakers lifted rates to the highest level since 2001. View more
2023-08-07Staff Reporter The resumption of operations at the Farmers Meat Market in October 2022 was officially marked on 3 August 2023, when the abattoir hosted an event to formally re-open. View more
2023-08-07Staff Reporter The Japanese government plans working with three African nations, including Namibia, to develop supply chains for cobalt and other minerals critical in making batteries for electric vehicles. View more
2023-08-07Paheja Siririka By the time you read this, radio personality Laimi Elago will be somewhere up the 5 895-metre high Mount Kilimanjaro in Tanzania. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent In the pursuit of a sustainable and eco-friendly future, the spotlight is firmly fixed on green hydrogen - an innovative solution with the potential to revolutionise the energy landscape. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent The topic of Godliness is not a new one in Africa and in our beloved country. Journeying through the pages of centuries, even before Christianity came through the missionaries, our ancestors practised worshipping of kinds. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent THE Ongombe Farmers’ Association recently donated N$25 000 to the Okamatapati Combined School in the Otjozondjupa region as their contribution to the education of the Namibian child. View more
2023-08-07Steven Klukowski Pupils at PK de Villiers Secondary School in the southern Namibia, in collaboration with subject experts, recently launched a campaign against bullying, especially at school. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) last week launched its five-year integrated strategic business plan (ISBP) in the capital. View more
2023-08-07Festus Hamalwa The Roads Authority (RA) has given the go-ahead for the construction of the Engoyi-Omuntele road, its CEO Conrad Lutombi has confirmed. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent The Gobabis municipality is owed N$ 61 million for water and electricity by residents, private companies and government agencies. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent Pressure on Niger’s coup leaders mounted Saturday, the eve of a deadline set by the West African regional bloc ECOWAS for the military to relinquish control or face possible armed intervention. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent A shallow 5.4-magnitude earthquake struck eastern China in the early hours of yesterday, the US Geological Survey (USGS) said, with state media reporting at least 21 people injured and dozens of buildings collapsed. View more
2023-08-07Maurice Kambukwe Namibia Correctional Service (NCS) continued their fine form in the ongoing MTC Namibia Netball Premier League (NNPL) last weekend, winning all their matches. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent Namibia lost their International Test match 26-18 to Uruguay in Montevideo, Uruguay on Saturday as the 2023 Rugby World Cup final preparations continued. View more
2023-08-07Loide Jason For the current financial year, the Gibeon village council received N$3 000 to run its affairs, something locals attributed to political differences between central government and the Landless People’s Movement party. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent New Opuwo Town Council COE Matjandjara Tjihuura-Katurota assumed duty last week, making her the first female to occupy this executive role here. View more
2023-08-07Festus Hamalwa A 39-year-old woman is set to appear in the Outapi Magistrate’s Court today following her arrest after she assaulted her mother over witchcraft allegations. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) on Saturday pumped water from Olushandja South wall outlet into the Etaka-Uuvudhiya earth canal, which stretches over130 kilometres. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent The contribution made by the late archbishop Petrus Daniel Katikisa Tjijombo (PKD) towards the attainment of Namibia’s independence and his godly service will never be forgotten. View more
2023-08-07Eveline de Klerk Walvis Bay resident Justy Moses was left licking his wounds after he recently had his appeal against Hangana Seafood dismissed with costs in the Supreme Court. View more
2023-08-07Roland Routh Oshakati High Court Judge Johanna Salionga last week convicted a man on a charge of attempted murder and murder for shooting his wife three times with a pistol. View more
2023-08-07Correspondent The environment ministry has raised concern over the increase in cases, arrests, convictions and seizures relating to plants in Namibia. View more
2023-08-07Staff Reporter The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund of Namibia continues efforts to take its services closer to the people, this time targeting Ohangwena, which is ranked third in road crashes. View more
2023-08-07Eveline de Klerk Businessman Salmon Heita has been added to suspects in the alleged N$14 million fraud and tax evasion case currently being investigated by the Walvis Bay police and the Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA). View more
2023-08-04Taimi Haihambo Ongudu yopapolitika yoPDM oya pitila omukulunhu wopolifi opo a ulikwa mOhangwena, tai pula olopota yomeendelelo ina sha nonghalo omo ta mu longele ovapolifi vokeengeba. View more
2023-08-04Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro Ombangaṋe motjiungura tjongamburiro ngandu tjongondjero yongutukiro yehi ovengi otja tji ve mu zemburuka okuza nganda aa wirire mOtjomuise tji ya ri 16 komueze mbwa zuko, ya tjirwa amai kumuka okuza mOmukutu. View more
2023-08-04Pricilla Mukokobi Renowned author Ndinelao Moses is set to captivate readers with the release of her highly anticipated trilogy at the National Library of Namibia today. This will be the official introduction of Moses’ three books: ‘Masked Warrior: All at Once’ and ‘Don’t Write Me Off Just yet’ parts 1 and 2. View more
2023-08-04Staff Reporter Jean-Philippe Leo Smet, better known by his stage name Johnny Hallyday, was a French rock’n’roll and pop singer and actor, credited for having brought rock’n’roll to France. View more
2023-08-04Karlos Naimwhaka In the tribulation of transformation, journalism stands at a crossroads, its heart torn between activism, impartiality, and a new sinister player - corporate influence. View more
2023-08-04Strauss Lunyangwe After sheer determination and hard work, multi-talented actor and musician Fillemon Stephanus, also known as Mabuzza, will be celebrating 12 years in the music industry tomorrow. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent A US credit downgrade by Fitch was “entirely unwarranted,” Treasury Secretary Janet Yellen said Wednesday, pushing back against the second-ever decrease by a major ratings agency following repeated debt limit standoffs in Washington. View more
2023-08-04Edgar Brandt Investments in higher-yielding horticultural seeds, water availability and basic training for farmers should be Namibia’s focal points to substantially boost local food production. View more
2023-08-04Reverend Jan Scholtz For most of us, the proverbial war between science and religion ended long ago, either in a stalemate or a truce. Nonetheless, the conflict between religion and economics goes on, apparently for good reasons. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent A brief overview of the historical development of pollution legislation is useful because many trainees will be familiar with the previous convention dealing with the prevention of pollution from oil, and may become confused when instructed in a new regime, which is not only different from the previous one, but also addresses other forms of pollution. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent In the heart of Africa, Namibia stands tall as a beacon of democracy, a nation with a resolute commitment to political, economic and social progress. But the true strength of this democracy lies in the hands of its young citizens. View more
2023-08-04Prof Makala Lilemba The National and Presidential elections are looming, as they are to be held next year. In some circles, the members of political parties are applying push and pull strategies to try to ekeout a niche in the forthcoming political dispensation. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent Self-leadership and empowerment are significant milestones in life for building the human capital that allows young people to circumvent poverty. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent Here is my reflection on the new UNAIDS Global AIDS Update launched by Winnie Byanyima, United Nations Under- Secretary General and UNAIDS executive director, on 14 July 2023 on Namibia’s AIDS health and development response. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent A rare definition of a political campaign is “a platform for politicians to sell dreams to citizens by playing on citizens’ weakness to full blast”. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent Stakeholders of public enterprises have a right to fair and reasonable access to public facilities and services as provided for in the Namibian Constitution, and public enterprises need to be governed in the same manner for the best interests of the nation. View more
2023-08-04Staff Reporter As responsible members of society, both individuals and businesses must contribute our fair share, and uphold the values of cooperation and shared prosperity. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent Hearing-impaired Immanuel Tuyeni is one of the few committed servants in public service since joining the Office of the Auditor General (OAG) as a cleaner. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent Agricultural Bank of Namibia v Gaya (SA 38-2023) [2023] (28 July 2023) - QOURUM – CONSTITUTIONALITY OF DESIGNATING ONE JUDGE TO DETERMINE AN APPLICATION IN TERMS OF S 14(7)(a) OF THE SUPREME COURT ACT (INSTEAD OF THREE JUDGES IN TERMS OF ART 79(3)) View more
2023-08-04Correspondent Security concerns built up yesterday ahead of planned protests in coup-hit Niger, with France demanding safety guarantees for foreign embassies as some Western nations reduced their diplomatic presence. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent An upcoming nationwide ballot in Zimbabwe will be held under a “seriously flawed electoral process” that does not meet global standards for freedom and fairness, Human Rights Watch (HRW) said yesterday. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent Donald Trump was scheduled to appear in court yesterday to answer charges of conspiring to overturn the 2020 election, a case that will cast a dark and volatile cloud over the 2024 White House race for which he remains the presumptive Republican nominee. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent North Korea has “responded” to efforts by the United Nations Command to discuss American soldier Travis King, who ran across the border into North Korea last month and is believed to be detained by Pyongyang, the Command said yesterday. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent Four athletes have been selected to represent Namibia at the second edition of the U/15 World School Sports Games scheduled for Rio de Janeiro, Brazil. View more
2023-08-04Staff Reporter Nedbank Namibia will host the sixth round of the 2023 Nedbank for Good Series at Oshakati Golf Course tomorrow morning. View more
2023-08-04Maurice Kambukwe After almost a month since the second leg resumed, Windhoek's netball fans can finally brace themselves for some top-flight league action as the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL) brings its games to the capital. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent The Namibia Hockey Union (NHU) on Tuesday announced the appointment of men’s and women’s national team coaches for the next three years to spearhead the development and successof hockey in Namibia across different formats. View more
2023-08-04Edward Mumbuu The country’s anti-graft agency has been alerted about potential corruption in the awarding of a tender by the City of Windhoek that could cost residents over N$200 million. View more
2023-08-04Albertina Nakale Despite the Zambezi region’s vast land for crop production and animal grazing, Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu yesterday expressed regret that there are no green schemes in the region. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent Otjiuaneho, a village some 40 kilometres east of Otjinene, will be the final resting place of the late archbishop Petrus Daniel Katikisa Tjijombo. View more
2023-08-04Roland Routh A young woman from northern Namibia, who allegedly killed her newborn baby and threw the body into a well in December 2020, was on Tuesday directed to answer to the charges by Oshakati High Court Judge Johanna Salionga. View more
2023-08-04Steven Klukowski Information deputy minister Emma Theofelus said through exchanging ideas and experiences, the true potential of Oranjemund can be unlocked to forge a brighter future for all. View more
2023-08-04Correspondent The Central North Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) yesterday announced that its electricity tariffs will increase by nearly 8%, effective from 01 July this year. View more
2023-08-04Festus Hamalwa Industrialisation and Trade minister Lucia Iipumbu said her ministry will remain committed to promoting local economic development activities and initiatives. View more
2023-08-04Max Heinrich The Response Action Based Organisation on Tuesday donated food parcels, nappies and clothes to mothers with children with different disabilities. View more
2023-08-04Albertina Nakale The home affairs ministry continues to call upon parents and guardians to ensure they register their children and dependents for national documents, such as birth certificates and IDs. View more
2023-08-03Festus Hamalwa Peneyambeko Johannes naEmilia Sem ove udite etumba okumona omhito yokulandifa oidjalomwa noikulya yOshiwambo momaulikilo oipindi mEenhana. View more
2023-08-03Festus Hamalwa Okwa didilikwa ovanhu vahapu hava kwatele ovakulupe tava hanauna po oshimaliwa shovakulupe momalodu nomoinima oyo ihe na sha novakulupe. View more
2023-08-03Victoria Kaapanda Opolisi moshitopolwa shaMusati otayi kumagidha oshigwana shi kale tashi sile oohanona oshimpwiyu ethimbo alihe, unene tuu ngele dhi li moondhikwa. View more
2023-08-03Max Heinrich kansela gomukunda horowero gwaOshana katente asi mambo gokusika ko 568 momukunda kuna vagumu unene ruhafo oru rwakereko vantu wokusika ko 3 617 vatunga momambo ogo ngesi awo kuna kugwana nondja edi lina kuhavareka epangero. View more
2023-08-03Eveline de Klerk varugani vaEtosha Fishing ngesi kuna kuhesera nawa konyima tupu apa kavagusirepo egano lyawo asi varugani vamwe vahepa kuvahagekesa. View more
2023-08-03Correspondent Using a safety belt is mandatory to road users, especially to those who use vehicles as a form of transport. Every roadworthy vehicle is affixed or equipped with working safety belts on both front and rear seats. View more
2023-08-03Correspondent Kenya on Wednesday suspended the Worldcoin crypto project that relies on an eye scan to verify a user’s identity, citing concerns about data protection. View more
2023-08-03Staff Reporter The Old Mutual Foundation, in partnership with the United Nations Development Programme (UNDP) Accelerator Lab, has unveiled the top 30 shortlisted candidates for the second run of the highly anticipated Old Mutual Sustainable Economic and Empowerment Drive (OM SEED 2.0). View more
2023-08-03Staff Reporter Hartlief, a subsidiary of the Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group, recently signed a substantive agreement with the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) effective for the period 1 July 2023 to 30 June 2024 applicable to all bargaining unit employees of Hartlief Continental Meat Products. View more
2023-08-03Correspondent Asian and European markets followed Wall Street lower yesterday as the wind came out of the latest rally, with traders jolted by the downgrade of US sovereign debt, soft economic data and concerns about elevated valuations. View more
2023-08-03Paheja Siririka The Nampharm Foundation, with partners, such as the health ministry and other medical professionals, has been working tirelessly around the clock, facilitating the procedures of surgically correcting closures of the cleft lip and cleft palates of children in Namibia. View more
2023-08-03Correspondent The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Science, ICT and Youth Development will be conducting oversight visits on the high failure rates of the Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) and Advanced (NSSCAS) levels of 2022. View more
2023-08-03Correspondent The Oranjemund Private School and Suiderlig Secondary School were crowned the top primary and secondary schools, respectively at the //Kharas Science Fair which ended here last Friday. View more
2023-08-03Eveline de Klerk The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) last month donated 10 computers to the National Youth Council’s Oranjemund Youth Forum and the School Infrastructure Improvement Initiative, facilitated through the office of the Ohangwena governor. View more
2023-08-03Loide Jason In the heart of the Hardap region, a remarkable sports revolution is taking place as Gibeon’s spirited youth turn to football, not only as a means to stay away from alcohol abuse and crime but also as a beacon of hope in the face of limited job opportunities. View more
2023-08-03Correspondent The Otjimanangombe ladies won the netball category of the Omaheke and Otjozondjupa Top 10 Championship Tournament held at Khomasdal Stadium last Sunday. View more
2023-08-03Correspondent For seven years, I worked as a radio presenter at Fresh FM, doing a show called The Fresh Ingredient (TFI), where I reported on sports around the globe. View more
2023-08-03Maurice Kambukwe Former Africa Boxing Union (ABU) African champion Nathaniel ‘Natty’ Kakololo has warned Flame ‘The Special One’ Nangolo to be careful of what he wishes for in a fiery response to the latter’s recent call-out. View more
2023-08-03Correspondent The 8th edition of the Namibia Defence Force (NDF) Sports Games, themed ‘Unity Through Sports’, will commence in the Oshana region on Friday. View more
2023-08-03Loide Jason Residents of Kriess, a village some 60 kilometres west of Mariental in the Hardap region, have been denied the use of a health facility by feuding political foes – the Landless People’s Movement and ruling Swapo Party. View more
2023-08-03Edward Mumbuu While acknowledging that the Namibia Press Agency finds itself between a rock and a hard place, a board member says they cannot fire the company’s CEO Linus Chata like the employees want, as this would be in breach of his employment contract. View more
2023-08-03Edward Mumbuu The Meatco Corporation of Namibia has seemingly woken up from its slumber, generating N$297 million between May and June this year. View more
2023-08-03Correspondent The lung that was buried near the Ongwediva cemetery and dug up by the police on Monday has been identified as that of a cow. View more
2023-08-03Taimi Haihambo The proposal to dog meat consumption in Namibia may potentially foster animosity between different ethnic groups within the country, lawmaker Hidipo Hamata has warned. View more
2023-08-03Correspondent The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that the use of national identity cards as travel documents between Namibia and Botswana has been extended to three additional border posts. View more
2023-08-03Roland Routh A 45-year-old man who allegedly raped his biological daughter 15 times between 2018 and 2020, impregnated her, and forced her to abort the foetus, received his trial dates earlier this week. View more
2023-08-03Festus Hamalwa Ohamba of Oukwanyama Martha Mwadinomho Kristian Nelumbu has called on the discrimination against the marginalised San community to cease, as they too are Ovakwanyama. View more
2023-08-03Victoria Immanuel The Oshakati Multi-Purpose Youth Centre, under the youth and sports ministry, has had no water since last December after the local town council disconnected the service due to an outstanding bill of over N$100 000. View more
2023-08-02Festus Hamalwa Okwa didilikwa ovanhu vahapu hava kwatele ovakulupe tava hanauna po oshimaliwa shovakulupe momalodu nomoinima oyo ihe na sha novakulupe. View more
2023-08-02Victoria Kaapanda Omauliko giipindi gondoolopa yEenhana moshitopolwa shaHangwena oga tameke Omaandaha mehala tali ithanwa e Convention Centre. View more
2023-08-02Staff Reporter The poaching of animals, harvesting of protected plants and illegal logging of forests are all on the rise, robbing Namibians of their shared natural resources. View more
2023-08-02Paheja Siririka The Delegation of the European Union (EU) in Namibia recently launched the EU-Namibia Youth Sounding Board (YSB), a ground-breaking initiative that aims to create real, long-lasting change in how the EU engages with young people in its policy work and cooperation around the world. View more
2023-08-02Paheja Siririka The African Pathfinder Leaders Initiative (APLI) recently completed its second residential programme in Swakopmund, where 17 fellows got exposed to the scope of business. View more
2023-08-02Staff Reporter A contingent of 28 scouts, rovers and adult leaders from Namibia are in South Korea to take part in the 25th World Scout Jamboree, which is being staged at Saemangeum in North Jeolla Province from 1 to 12 August 2023. View more
2023-08-02Correspondent British energy giant BP on Tuesday announced a drop in second-quarter net profit as oil and gas prices retreated from peaks reached a year earlier following Russia’s conflict with Ukraine. View more
2023-08-02Correspondent As the world shifts to renewable energy in the wake of climate change and escalating living costs, solar power is emerging as a sustainable, cost-effective solution. I View more
2023-08-02Correspondent Asian markets were mixed yesterday as investors struggled to maintain early gains fanned by hopes the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike campaign has run its course. View more
2023-08-02Staff Reporter One of Capricorn Group executives Dr Etienne Slabbert, chief information officer (CIO), has received the CIO of the Year 2023 award. Slabbert was awarded for his exceptional leadership, visionary mindset and relentless pursuit of excellence in the southern African financial technology realm. View more
2023-08-02Edgar Brandt An unsustainable increase in claim amounts, which adversely impacted its reserve level, was one of the main causes for the medical aid fund that caters to banks, Bankmed, going insolvent. View more
2023-08-02Max Heinrich Paulus Haufiku Mwandingi Junior Secondary School in Eenhana town, Ohangwena region has no school library nor science laboratory. View more
2023-08-02Paheja Siririka As tuberculosis soars, Namibia continues to form part of one of the largest contributors to the high burden on the continent, ranking ninth in the world according to the 2022 statistics by the World Health Organisation. View more
2023-08-02Correspondent Imperial Ruby from Okahandja Racing and Aminuis Racing’s Lady Diamond won the main plates of the July Handicap at Okahatjipara Turf, Okondjatu, in the Otjozondjupa region on Saturday. View more
2023-08-02Maurice Kambukwe Long-distance runner Rainhold Tomas has been selected as one of the three Namibian athletes to participate in the upcoming World Athletics Championships in Budapest, Hungary, from 19 to 27 August. View more
2023-08-02Staff Reporter Namibia Under 19 (U/19) men’s cricket national coach Oscar Nauhaus says the team will now focus on preparations for the 2024 World Cup, which is set for next year in Sri Lanka. View more
2023-08-02Edward Mumbuu Five years later, a paltry 25 of the 169 resolutions taken at the 2018 land indaba have been fully implemented, a draft progress report on the second national land conference reveals. View more
2023-08-02Roland Routh Windhoek High Court Judge Essie Schimming-Chase has severely criticised the police’s conduct during the arrest of a stock theft suspect. View more
2023-08-02Otniel Hembapu In its sustained quest to reduce the inflow of migrants, the United Kingdom government has offered Namibian asylum seekers reintegration packages of about N$68 000 (£3 000) to return home. The deal has also been extended to those living illegally in the UK’s territory. View more
2023-08-02Eveline de Klerk Mayors and councillors of tier two municipalities, town and village councils will now earn more in terms of sitting allowances after the Ministry of Urban and Rural Development granted approval for a 15%, 20% and 25% increase on monthly allowances. View more
2023-08-02Roland Routh Suspended managing director of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia Immanuel Mulunga approached the labour division of the Windhoek High Court to review and set aside two charges he faces in a disciplinary hearing. View more
2023-08-02John Muyamba Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa has said despite a spike in criminal cases in the two Kavango regions and the Zambezi region, a division of the High Court cannot be established in Rundu due to lack of financial resources. View more
2023-08-02Correspondent The residents of Nkurenkuru, and Kavango West region at large, turned up in numbers last Thursday to witness the inauguration of Nkurenkuru Police station. View more
2023-08-02Albertina Nakale The newly appointed CEO of Bukalo Village Council, Anna Lyamine-Sazita has pledged to ensure they submit their financial statements, as required by law. View more
2023-08-02Correspondent The Otjiwarongo Municipality yesterday announced the appointment of Erikson Mwayekange as acting CEO for a period of three months. View more
2023-08-02Correspondent CEO and chairperson of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) Nangula Uaandja said Namibians should organise themselves and not solely focus on the oil discoveries. View more
2023-08-02Correspondent The police in the Oshana region on Monday found a lung, black leggings, a white sheet and a t-shirt buried near the Ongwediva cemetery. View more
2023-08-02Correspondent A first-of-its-kind Walvis Bay Maritime Festival is scheduled to take place to highlight the indispensable contribution of the industry to the country’s economic growth and development. View more
2023-08-01Correspondent Whether rearing orphan or triplet lambs that have been neglected by their mother, or bringing in lambs onto your property, rearing lambs can be a fun and rewarding experience for all and is a great way to increase flock size on a lifestyle property. View more
2023-08-01Taimi Haihambo Ovakalimo vatatu vomOshakati ova hokolola kutya molwoluhepo nokuhe na oilonga, ove ya po nediladilo lokukala tava toola eembapila momapandavanda opo va dule oku di ninga oikuni va landife. View more
2023-08-01Festus Hamalwa Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa oo a ulikwa onghela ongondjayi yopolifi mOhangwena okwa ti ota ka longela kumwe noshiwana mokulwifa oimbuluma. View more
2023-08-01Victoria Kaapanda Aaniilonga yepangelo haya longo mendiki lyaanyasha mOshakati, ndyoka lyi li kohi yuuministeli womaudhano, aanyasha nomayakula gopashigwana, oya kala nokutaamba oondjambi dhawo omanga ye li momagumbo. View more
2023-08-01Albertina Nakale Kabinets di Sekretareb, George Simataab ge ǀguis khami ī !gâi mî-e ǂhanub sîsenaon hîa sîsengu âna ra ǁnā!gâna ūhâba tama go hâ i, xawe koasa ǀnî ministeridi hîa ǂoaǂamsa sîsenna ra dīde ge mā. View more
2023-08-01Victoria Immanuel ǀGuikaidisi (100) xa a !nāsa skolǀgôan Mweshipandeka Senior Sekondere Skoli di ǀgôan ge Covid-19 !aroma go !âihe, ǁnāpan ge ǁkhai-i ǀkha ra !gûǁare khami ī mâsigu ǀkha !kharaga ǀae!khō!khain tawa ǂoa ge Fraitaxsa xu gere sīse. Oshana ǀkharib di ǂurusib direkters, Johanna Haimenes ra mîa !oab ge mîǁguiba ge ūhe nē ǀgôan nî !âide dī-aihesa, ǁîn Covid-19 ǁōsa a ǂhīsas tamas ka i o-i nē-e a tare!nôa ǀ View more
2023-08-01Loide Jason ǁA nǂgāsaben, Kries hîa Hardap ǀkharib !nâ ǂnôas din ge mātare taman hâ ǁgam-i !gâi!gâb ǀkha ǂnôa, ǁnā !garo!ās di ǀawemā!nans ǁgam-i sîsenūsa ǀnōs di ǁgoaǂuis ǀkha ǂnôa amaga. View more
2023-08-01Correspondent Yvonne Howaes is a full-time communal farmer and enthusiastic upcoming agribusiness woman, who is currently farming on Farm Houmoed in the Khorixas area of the Kunene region. View more
2023-08-01Correspondent Economic growth in the eurozone rebounded in the second quarter, data showed yesterday, but concerns remain over inflation that is slowing yet still stubbornly high, and over stagnation in the German economy. View more
2023-08-01Staff Reporter Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) and the Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) recently signed a substantive wage agreement for the 2024 financial year. View more
2023-08-01Maihapa Ndjavera The Russian government has agreed to work with Africa to counter what it termed manifestations of neo-colonial policies propagated by Western interests. View more
2023-08-01Correspondent The UK government said Monday it would issue “hundreds” of new oil and gas licences in the North Sea to secure energy reserves while still aiming for net zero carbon emissions by 2050. View more
2023-08-01Maihapa Ndjavera Vice President Nangolo Mbumba has invited Russian entrepreneurs and investors to Namibia as potential stakeholders in the development of mineral resources and the production of green hydrogen. View more
2023-08-01Prof Jairos Kangira Last month, when the Zimbabwe High Court sentenced to death the two murderers who brutally murdered seven-year old boy, Tapiwa Makore, for rituals in 2020, there was a sigh of relief in his family and among a groundswell of sympathisers in that country and internationally that had been traumatised by the horrific act of the convicts, Tapiwa Makore senior (the boy’s uncle) and Tafadzwa Shamba. Iron View more
2023-08-01Correspondent Oil, gas and coal representatives will have to disclose their industry ties at future climate meetings, the United Nations says. View more
2023-08-01Correspondent Eight Namibian cyclists have been chosen to represent Namibia at the inaugural International Cycling Union (UCI) Cycling World Championships set for Glasgow, Scotland, next month. View more
2023-08-01Strauss Lunyangwe The MTC HopSol Youth Television Show has announced an agreement with national broadcaster, the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), to broadcast the MTC HopSol Show once a week on television. View more
2023-08-01Correspondent Namibia Schools Sport Union (NSSU) coordinator Roger Kambatuku says Namibia is interested in participating in the second edition of the Confederation of African Football (Caf) African Schools Football Championship for the 2023/24 season. View more
2023-08-01Correspondent Namibia’s under-19 National Cricket Team qualified for the 2024 International Cricket Council (ICC) World Cup after being crowned Africa Qualifier champions in Tanzania on Sunday, following their 53-run victory over Nigeria. View more
2023-08-01Albertina Nakale Having scooped the best category in customer service delivery implementation at the just-ended Africa public service day, the Office of the Auditor General says it remains committed to bringing its customer service standards closer to its customers via real-time feedbacking platforms, such as social media. View more
2023-08-01Correspondent The Cancer Association of Namibia will complete its first specialised palliative care centre for cancer patients in December, and begin accepting and treating patients in January 2024. View more
2023-08-01Loide Jason Four business parks in the Hardap region, developed by government to provide infrastructure to small businesses, are gathering dust as little to no business activity is taking place. View more
2023-08-01Aletta Shikololo Katjaimo remains resolute in his stance that the purpose of the trip was to support the Namibian team at the Commonwealth Games in Birmingham, opposing the narrative that they had intended to seek asylum in the UK. View more
2023-08-01Eveline de Klerk High Court judge Orben Sibeya has instructed First National Bank Namibia to provide documents for a forensic handwriting examination in response to an ongoing fraud claim by Johanna Kahatjipara against the bank. View more
2023-08-01Eveline de Klerk One of the largest uranium producers in Namibia Swakop Uranium has set its eyes on a heap leaching plant that is expected to further boost uranium production. View more
2023-08-01John Muyamba An adult male was on Friday arrested by the Namibian police after he was found to be transporting game meat (a hippopotamus carcass) at Katere village in the Ndiyona constituency, Kavango East region. View more
2023-08-01Roland Routh Michael Amushelelo was successful in his application for Legal Aid, but he has to wait, as the lawyer instructed had to withdraw for scheduling differences. View more
2023-08-01Max Heinrich The Oshana Regional Council has indicated 568 households in the region have been affected by floods and 3 617 people in those households are surviving on food support. View more
2023-08-01Correspondent Five armed men on Sunday allegedly impersonated police officers and entered a private farm near Grootfontein, where they robbed the 70-year-old farm owner of guns andcellphones. View more
2023-08-01Taimi Haihambo In a concerning and potentially dangerous situation, it is alleged that police officers stationed at the border between Namibia and Angola in Oshikango, Ohangwena region are facing deplorable living conditions. View more
2023-08-01Roland Routh Prosecutor general Martha Imalwa yesterday applied to Windhoek High Court Judge Orben Sibeya for a postponement in her forfeiture application against the Fishrot accused and their business entities to obtain authorisation from Cabinet for the upkeep of the properties. View more
2023-08-01Edgar Brandt David Nuyoma, outgoing CEO and principal officer of the Government Institutions Pension Fund, believes valuable lessons were learned by both the fund and the regulator, the Namibia Financial Institution Supervisory Authority, from the now infamous Development Capital Portfolio saga. View more
2023-07-31Taimi Haihambo Ovakalimo vaShikango moshitukulwa shaHangwena, ova handjakana oshivike sha dja ko opo va dule okudimbuluka efiku levakepo lovanhu moNambia oshoyo Africa aushe. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent South Africa’s radical leftist opposition party on Saturday urged the leaders of China, India and Brazil to boycott the BRICS summit next month in solidarity with Russia’s Vladimir Putin, who will not be attending. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent France’s finance minister said during a visit to Beijing yesterday that cutting all economic ties with China was “an illusion”, as some Western countries question their reliance on the Asian giant. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent Artificial intelligence (AI) has ushered in a new era of data-driven decision-making in the world of portfolio management. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent From 18 September until 3 November 2023, the 2023 Population and Housing Census will take place in Namibia. It will be the fourth census to be conducted since independence. View more
2023-07-31Maihapa Ndjavera Namibia’s trade relations with Russia suffered a negative blow in 2022, mainly due to the ongoing conflict between Russia and Ukraine. However, Namibia’s trade minister now believes this depressed state of affairs can be reversed to once again enhance the trade relations. View more
2023-07-31Staff Reporter ‘My Oranjemund’, a community photography exhibition, opens tomorrow at the Beronnies’ in Oranjemund and will remain open to the public for the duration of the 2023 Diamond Festival. View more
2023-07-31Paheja Siririka Seawork Fish Processors (Pty) Ltd, with the assistance of Bank Windhoek and other corporate partners, hosted their second seafood festival over the weekend to collect funds to aid less-privileged learners with meals. View more
2023-07-31Josef Kefas Sheehama The Bank of Namibia held its macroprudential oversight committee meeting on 10 July 2023 to assess risks and vulnerabilities faced by the Namibian financial system. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent The term ‘knowledge diplomacy’ emerged in recognition of the importance of international higher education, research and innovation (IHERI) in international relations. View more
2023-07-31Paheja Siririka Following the recognition of sign language as the 12th official language in South Africa earlier this month, Namibians have applauded the move, urging swift action for Namibia to follow suit. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent Youth, Sports and National Services minister Agnes Tjongarero implored all Offices, Ministries and Agencies, as well as State-Owned Enterprises and other government bodies to avail opportunities for National Youth Service (NYS) trainees. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force Joseph Shikongo has said the force plans to promote over 1 000 constables during this financial year. View more
2023-07-31Loide Jason The relocation of residents from the Donkerhoek informal settlement to a newly-established location has sparked mixed feelings. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent While world champions New Zealand, Australia, Jamaica, England and hometown favourites South Africa are still continuing on their winning ways at the Netball World Cup 2023 in Cape Town, Day 2 started with a major upset as Fiji scored a much-needed victory over Zimbabwe at the CTICC. View more
2023-07-31Maurice Kambukwe Futsal Namibia is now affiliated with the Namibia Football Association (NFA) as a member, following relentless efforts to secure registrations. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent Namibia Rugby Premier League outfit Wanderers went top of the Premier League log standings on Saturday after their 27-17 victory over Khomasdal-based outfit Western Suburbs. View more
2023-07-31Staff Reporter The Khomas Netball League dazzled fans over the weekend with a spectacular showcase of talent and fierce competition at the Patrick Iyambo Netball Courts. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent Undefeated former World Boxing Organisation (WBO) middleweight champion Harry Simon senior has taken over the reins as coach and trainer of his son, Harry Simon junior, with immediate effect. View more
2023-07-31Edward Mumbuu A plan concocted to establish an unfenced wildlife conservation tourism park in Kunene is gaining traction, with its proponents saying all is in place to fully operationalise it. View more
2023-07-31Roland Routh Three Supreme Court judges on Friday increased the 10-year sentences imposed on three City Police officers for the murder of 17-year-old Mandela Ramakutla in 2013 to 18 years. View more
2023-07-31Eveline de Klerk Employees at Etosha Fishing can breathe a sigh of relief after the company made a U-turn on its plan to lay off some workers. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent Late archbishop Petrus Katikisa Daniel Tjijombo of the First St. John’s Apostolic Faith Mission Church will be laid to rest on 6 August at his homestead in Otjiuaneho, Otjinene, in the Omaheke region. View more
2023-07-31Victoria Immanuel More than 100 Mweshipandeka Secondary School learners were tested for Covid-19 after presenting flu-like symptoms at different medical institutions since Friday. View more
2023-07-31Staff Reporter Swapo youth leader Sylas Tangi Mungoba has been convicted of corruption in connection with a bribery plot to mobilise an Affirmative Repositioning movement-led protest for the release of the Fishrot accused from custody. View more
2023-07-31Roland Routh Two judges of the High Court set down 14 August 2023 as the date for a ruling on the bail appeal of Michael Saddam Amushelelo. View more
2023-07-31Loide Jason The Windhoek Municipal Council has approved the establishment of two townships, designated for low-income groups. The townships, named Otjomuise Extension 14 and 15, aim to address the pressing issue of overcrowded informal settlements. View more
2023-07-31Correspondent Secretary general of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia (Tucna) Mahongora Kavihuha on Thursday expressed concern over the prevailing high electricity costs. View more
2023-07-28Correspondent Russian President Vladimir Putin yesterday offered free grain to six poor African countries as he launched a summit with leaders from the continent, days after withdrawing from the Ukraine grain export deal. View more
2023-07-28Correspondent Niger’s President Mohamed Bazoum must be released immediately and constitutional order restored, the United Nations said yesterday, after elite troops detained him and declared they had taken power. View more
2023-07-28Taimi Haihambo Penda Awene omunamido 35, omukalimo womoshitukulwa shaShana nokwa hokololela oshifokundaneki eshi nghee ta velwa keenghalamwenyo dovanyasha di li monghalo i limbililika. View more
2023-07-28Festus Hamalwa Minista woikwameni neameno lokeengamba Albert Kawana okwa pula ovanambelewa vopolifi opo va longe nelitulemo okukondjifwa oumbudi woimuna momikunda. View more
2023-07-28Staff Reporter In a remarkable development for the local beauty industry, award-winning makeup artist Jay Aeron has announced an upcoming makeup masterclass to share their expertise with aspiring creatives. View more
2023-07-28Van Wyk Amutenya In an effort to contribute significantly to the cultural and entertainment landscape, Feelings Nation Extravaganza Volume 6 is set to captivate audiences with a mesmerising display of music, art, innovation and culinary delights. View more
2023-07-28Correspondent It is inevitable to talk about travel, local or otherwise, without acknowledging the elephant in the room: ‘Travelling costs money’. View more
2023-07-28Pricilla Mukokobi Mary Shiimi, a courageous individual, recently opened up about her struggles with low confidence and health issues, including difficulty sleeping and insomnia. View more
2023-07-28Correspondent In the heart of Africa, Namibia stands tall as a beacon of democracy, a nation with a resolute commitment to political, economic and social progress. But the true strength of this democracy lies in the hands of its young citizens. View more
2023-07-28Correspondent In the realm of criminal justice, it has become a commonplace practice to place sole blame on the police when convictions fail to materialise. View more
2023-07-28Prof Makala Lilemba The Legal Assistance Centre Series on Rule of Law defines the rule of law to mean that everyone, all individuals and all institutions including judges, magistrates, government officials, the police and the army, must follow the constitution and the law. View more
2023-07-28Correspondent The availability of multiple platforms to raise one's opinion under the guise of freedom of speech and expression has resulted in much vitriol being spat out on social media that qualifies as hate speech. View more
2023-07-28Correspondent The deputy governor of the Bank of Namibia, Ebson Uanguta, said that Namibia needs to avert the natural resources curse that has befallen many oil-producing economies that did not set appropriate public policies and didn’t sufficiently prepare their public services to weather the storms associated with being an oil-producing economy. View more
2023-07-28Correspondent Natural resources are not explicitly regulated by the World Trade Organisation (WTO) because the organisation primarily focuses on trade regulations and not on the management and conservation of natural resources. View more
2023-07-28Staff Reporter Oryx Properties yesterday announced the successful completion of its rights offer, aimed at raising cash form shareholders for the acquisition of Dunes Mall in Walvis Bay. View more
2023-07-28Staff Reporter Trustco yesterday announced a transformative US$75 million (over N$1.3 billion) co-investment in its resources portfolio, specifically the Meya diamond mining operation in Sierra Leone. View more
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