By: Vetondouua Tjivikua The son of the late Paramount Chief, Kuaima Riruako, says the Ovaherero people in the diaspora stand behind ousted Ovitoto chief Vipuira Kapuuo as the acting Paramount Chief. According to Prince Kejaja Riruako, the senate meeting held in Aminus at the start of this month, which saw Prof Mutjinde Katjiua installed as […]

By: Justicia Shipena Lawyers of the Belgian company, ChallengeAir, represented by Anicet Baum, have threatened to push TransNamib into liquidation should the state entity not settle its debt. In a demand letter issued via Sisa Namandje &Co.Inc, ChallengeAir gives TransNamib 15 days to settle the EUR 9 863 053.04 bill. In 2011 and 2015, courts […]

  By: Big Lips I have much praise for the PDM leader McHenry Venaani. I am also proud of Nudo leader Ester Muinjangue. Add UDF’s president Apius Auchab for attending the independence celebrations. Those who snubbed the event, will you ban Independence Day when you rule the country by any chance? President Hage Geingob too […]

  By: Big Lips Those who have been listening to President Hage Geingob over the years can attest that he is one of the most uninspiring speakers Namibia has ever had as a leader. It is not about his sad tone and voice that comes with no morning brilliance, but even his facial expressions and […]

  By: Justicia Shipena  The proposed amendments to the Procurement Bill has the potential to decongest the load at the Review Panel and to alleviate the cost implications on bidders. Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi said this on Wednesday in the National Assembly when making contributions to the tabling of the proposed amendments of the public […]

Staff Writer President Hage Geingob said there is no need for a new plan of action; instead, there is an urgent need for efficient and effective execution across all sectors of society to fast track national developmental objectives.  Geingob said this on Monday when he addressed the guests who attended Namibia’s 32nd Independence anniversary at […]

  By: Justicia Shipena Deputy prime minister and international relations minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has apologised to citizens blocked from entering the Vineta stadium in Swakopmund for the Independence Day celebrations. The public, which had gathered at the stadium’s gate early morning, were locked out as the Independence celebrations were arranged by invite-only. According to her, […]

  Staff Writer Swapo Party secretary-general Sophia Shaningwa said men outnumber women in the party’s top positions and that the women’s council should identify, nurture and mentor talented young women into leadership. Shaningwa said this when she officially opened the Central Committee meeting at Swakopmund on Sunday. Women have outnumbered men in all considerations.  “The […]

  Staff writer Several murder or attempted murder crimes were committed this long weekend as Namibia celebrated the 32nd Independence Day anniversary. Among them, police arrested a 34 years old Namibian woman on Saturday 19 March in Otjomuise, Windhoek, at 2:00 am after she allegedly took a knife and stabbed her boyfriend (38) to death […]