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Namibians to Elect Fifth President and 8th National Assembly… as head of state calls for peaceful election
By: Justicia Shipena and Kavee Vezemburuka Today, Namibians are casting their votes in a pivotal election to choose the country’s fifth President and members of the eighth National Assembly. Over 1.4 million registered voters are expected to participate in what President Nangolo Mbumba has described as a “patriotic contribution to the consolidation of […]
Minister Urges Small Businesses to Expand and Capitalise on the AfCFTA
By: David Shoombe Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, has called on local entrepreneurs to expand their businesses and seize opportunities within the African Continental Free Trade Area (AfCFTA). Speaking at the handover ceremony of the Equipment Aid Scheme (EAS) to business owners from the Khomas, Otjozondjupa, and Omaheke regions on Monday, […]
No Money, No Election, No Voting
By: Annakleta Haikera Around 300 polling officials in Kavango East staged a peaceful protest on Sunday, demanding an increase in their daily training allowance from the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). The officials, drawn from constituencies including Rundu Rural, Rundu Urban, Mashare, and Ndonga Linena, threatened to boycott their duties if their demands […]
Police Ready for Presidential Elections…no alcohol permitted on elections
By: Dwight Links The Namibian Police Force says it is ready to maintain security in the country during the Presidential and National Assembly elections scheduled for Wednesday this week. Nampol’s deputy inspector-general, Elias Mutota, said the police is ready to ensure that voting takes place under a “safe, secure and peaceful environment”. Part […]
100 Chickens Provided to Families Living with Disabilities
By: Annakleta Haikera A family of five living with disabilities in Musese village, Kavango West, has benefited from a chicken-rearing project aimed at improving their quality of life. The initiative is part of a collaboration between the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and the Japanese Embassy to support livelihoods, food security, and resilience in […]
Leonardville Youth Back Russian Uranium Project Amid Controversy
By: Kavee Vezemburuka A group of young people from Leonardville has voiced strong support for the controversial Headspring Investments Rosatom in-situ uranium project, arguing that it offers a solution to unemployment, economic stagnation, and a lack of educational opportunities in the Omaheke region. “We urge the government, business leaders, and local communities to […]
Second Largest Solar Plant Built in Just Six Months
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus The Namibia HyIron-Oshivela project has invested in a 26-megawatt solar plant to power its plans of producing green iron and start the decarbonising of the steel industry. Built in just six months, the solar facility marks a critical milestone in the country’s decarbonization efforts. According to project manager Johannes Michels, […]
NQA Flags Over 100 ‘Fraudulent’ Tertiary Institutions
By: Kavee Vezemburuka The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has raised concerns over a growing number of fraudulent higher education institutions operating in the country. Romanus Shivoro, Chairperson of the NQA Governing Council, stressed the importance of public vigilance, stating: “these fraudulent entities not only mislead potential students but also compromise the integrity of […]
Uutoni to Probe Ovazemba Chieftaincy Case
By: Dolly Menas Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, says his office plans to establish an investigative committee to address the longstanding issue of the Zemba community’s chieftaincy, which they claim has been denied for over 30 years. This decision follows a demonstration on Friday, November 15, where about 200 young […]
Planned Byness Hydro Funds Yet to Be Secured
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia and Angola are yet to secure funding for the Baynes Binational Hydropower Project with less than three years remaining before the project construction begins in 2027. Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo there is still time to source funds and he projected that funding could be secured by the […]