Staff Writer A much anticipated Swapo politburo meeting has nominated Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and her deputy, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to battle it out for the much-coveted Vice President (VP) position ahead of the congress. The politburo also nominated Oshikoto regional coordinator, Armas Amukwiyu to face off with the incumbent, Sophia Shaningwa, for the Secretary-General […]

By: Justicia Shipena A 44-year-old car guard who was allegedly shot by businessman Shapwa Kanyama over the weekend during a bar brawl withdrew charges against the businessman. This was confirmed to The Villager by Khomas police spokesperson warrant officer Silas Shipandeni on Monday. On Saturday, Kanyama, who is a husband to social media influencer Betty […]

…paints Germany’s decision as ‘racist’ By: Justicia Shipena The chairperson of the Ovaherero genocide foundation Nandi Mazeingo says the genocide community rejects the apology the German government is yet to tender to Namibia. Mazeingo’s comments come as the German government on Friday rejected demands to re-negotiate a new reparation deal over the Namibian genocide. Last […]

By: Loise Shiimi Hundreds gathered at the Zoo Park amphitheatre in the capital for the second volume of the Heal Our Land gospel concert over the weekend. The concert aims to bring the nation together, raise awareness and remind everyone about the love of God that is able to help us conquer all our troubles, […]

Staff writer Founder of Poiyah Media Ilke Platt has been short-listed and selected as an Honouree for the 12th Edition of the African Achievers Awards (AAA) under the “Emerging Public Relations Practitioner” Award Category. This year’s ceremony and summit, “Sustainable Development in Africa: through innovation, preservation and green energy”, is scheduled for 20 September 2022 […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Economist Klaus Schade says there is still uncertainty and volatility in the market regarding the reduction in fuel prices, stating that they are not sure what the future will look like. “Oil prices have been below a hundred dollars per barrel in the past so even if there was a ‘deal versus […]

By: Lina Amutenya Acting chairman of the Council of Traditional Leaders, chief Immanuel !Gâseb has lumped the Ovaherero Traditional Authorities as one of the 16 in the country currently without a chief. This, despite Prof Mutjinde Katjiua being installed as the OTA’s paramount chief in July in a controversial ceremony that saw Ovitoto chief Vipuira […]

By: Ngiinomenwa-vali Erastus Youth with agricultural start-ups, concepts, and those from vocational centers are invited to submit their proposals to acquire seed capitals, announced MTC and partners. The seed capital is the funds (N$1,4 million) that were raised through the We Race Together initiative that took place on 22 May 2022. According to the statement […]

Staff writer The Capricorn Foundation has appointed Veripura Muukua as the Coordinator of the Capricorn Foundation with effect from 1 September 2022. Veri joins the Group Brand & Corporate Affairs and Capricorn Foundation team from Bank Windhoek MCCS, where she held the position of Communication Practitioner: CSI & Stakeholder Engagement since January 2020, tasked with […]