New Era
Zambezi farmers want army roped in
KATIMA MULILO – Farmers along the porous Liselo-Kamenga border in Zambezi are living in fear, as heavily armed cattle thieves continue to raid livestock posts. The rustlers have been tormenting farmers in the region, stealing large numbers of cattle...
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Obasanjo delivers NNN ambitious African dream
Former Nigerian President Olusegun Obasanjo says Africa has the capacity to finance its own development by mobilising nearly US$4 trillion internally. Obasanjo made these remarks at State House yesterday as he held talks with President Netumbo...
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Erongo gets N$50m neonatal facility
SWAKOPMUND – The government has strengthened neonatal healthcare in the Erongo region by opening a modern Neonatal Intensive Care Unit (NICU) at the Swakopmund District Hospital. The new facility is designed to boost survival rates for newborns in the...
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Divorce law protects minors
NAMIBIA’S operationalised Dissolution of Marriages Act will significantly change how divorces are handled in the country. Chiefly, a key feature of the Act is its emphasis on the protection of children’s rights. According to the legislation which...
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Inside Presidency’s Kitty: Kenya
Led by President Netumbo NandiNdaitwah, one of the pillars anchoring the Eighth Administration is economic diplomacy, which is loosely defined as the use of foreign relations to advance a country’s economic, commercial and financial interests. To...
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Govt earmarks N$175m for IDs
Government plans to invest N$175 million over the next five years to modernise Namibia’s Civil Registration and Vital Statistics (CRVS) system. Thisfollowstheidentification ofsignificantweaknessesinbirth registration, data integration, governance,...
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Omaheke rallies behind peanut butter project
The dream of establishing a peanut butter processing industry in the Omaheke region has received a major boost after chief Tjinaani Maharero of the Maharero Traditional Authority allocated 95 hectares of land in Otjinene to support groundnut production...
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Etunda expansion key to food security, jobs
ETUNDA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwahhaswelcomed plans to expand production at the Etunda Irrigation Scheme. She said increased output will strengthen food security and create more employment opportunities. The President returned to the Etunda...
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Namibians unite on Genocide Remembrance Day
PRESIDENT Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah reaffirmed Namibia’s unwavering commitment to seeking recognition, justice, and reparations for the atrocities committed during the genocide against the Nama and Ovaherero. As Namibia marked the second...
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Ebola outbreak cancels India-Africa summit
The World Health Organization (WHO) says the Ebola virus may be spreading faster than originally thought and has since declared a public health emergency of international concern. On Monday, WHO Director-General Tedros Adhanom Ghebreyesus, who is...
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President hails Omagongo’s uniting force
ONAMEGA – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the annual Omagongo Festival continues to play a critical role in strengthening unity among Namibians while preserving the country’s cultural norms, values and traditions for future generations. The...
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Nam secures N$1.1b for conservation
Namibia has launched a landmark Project Finance for Permanence (PFP) initiative known as Namibia for Life, securing approximately N$1.1 billion (US$63 million) in longterm conservation funding to strengthen community-based natural resource management...
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NNN courts FabuPharm amid medicine shortage
OTJIWARONGO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah doubled down on local pharmaceutical manufacturing after visiting the FabuPharm factory in Otjiwarongo yesterday. Her visit comes at a time when Namibia is struggling with medicine shortages in public...
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Govt tightens noose on bycatch
The government is moving to clamp down on rising bycatch levels in Namibia’s fishing industry after revelations that the country may have lost millions of dollars through the landing of regulated fish species under the guise of bycatch. The latest...
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No refugee status for Angolan ‘street kids’
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security says Angolan street kids roaming Namibian streets do not qualify for refugee status. The ministry clarified that Angolan nationals, including adults and children currently living on the...
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Kunene unites in grief
KEETMANSHOOP – Grief-stricken families, friends and community members gathered over the weekend to pay respect to victims of the tragic Workers’ Day accident that claimed 11 lives and left communities in the Kunene region in mourning at...
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Denied dignity in death
GOBABIS – The Epako Cemetery, one of Gobabis’ oldest graveyards and once a tranquil sanctuary of remembrance and history honouring the departed is a shadow of its former self. It has now turned into a dumping site where piles of trash and debris are...
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Lüderitz demands piece of green hydrogen pie
KEETMANSHOOP – As Lüderitz positions itself at the centre of Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions, some residents say the promise of development still feels far removed from daily life in the community. Residents argue that progress should not only be...
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Namibia takes global lead in water governance
NAMIBIA is positioning itself as a global leader in water governance and investment following the relocation of the Secretariat of the Global Water Partnership Organisation (GWPO) from Sweden to Windhoek. GWPO chief executive officer Alex Simalabwi...
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Etunda banana project nears commercial breakthrough
ETUNDA – The Namibian Agronomic Board has launched its first harvest demonstration and information day for the Etunda banana trial research project in the Omusati region. This marks a major step towards local banana production in Namibia. The...
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Namibia, Botswana twin to establish airline
Namibia and Botswana have accelerated all efforts to establish and launch a fully fledged joint national airline before the end of this year, works and transport minister Veikko Nekundi recently shared. In an interview with NBC News, Nekundi said the...
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State secrets leak sparks security concerns
The Presidency has acknowledged growing concern over the leaking of key presidential decisions on public platforms before they are officially announced, saying the trend reflects the challenges of managing information in a fast-moving and open...
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Namibia leads Africa’s gender equality rankings
Namibia has been distinguished as Africa’s most genderequal country and as the only country on the continent to rank amongst the global top 10 gender-equal nations. This remarkable achievement is accredited to the country’s pragmatic leadership,...
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Cassinga sacrifice should inspire national unity – NNN
OLUKEKETE – President Netumbo NandiNdaitwah says the best way to honour the fallen heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle is for Namibians to work together in unity for the country’s socio-economic development. Nandi-Ndaitwah said this during...
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Porridge keeps Bunya learners in school
BUNYA - Most learners at Bunya Combined School in the Kavango East region depend on soft porridge as their only meal of the day. According to the ministry of education, the government spends about N$867 million a year on feeding more than 75 000...
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NNN doubles down on conservation
President Netumbo Nandi- Ndaitwah reaffirmed that protecting Namibia’s environment is critical to sustaining rural livelihoods, as the Community Conservancy Fund of Namibia (CCFN) revealed major new financing alongside ongoing challenges. Speaking...
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‘History alone can’t carry Swapo’
While acknowledging their glorious past, party leader Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is unequivocal: history alone cannot carry Swapo forward. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks on Sunday, marking 66 years of Swapo’s existence. “It must be underscored that...
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Otjiserandu welcomes Unomasa, Uaamakuje
OTJISERANDU – Namibians from all walks of life thronged the tiny village of Otjiserandu in the Gam district over the weekend to bid farewell to former Otjozondjupa governor and Swapo Member Parliament James Unomasa Uerikua. He was buried yesterday...
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Social security funds marginalised dreams
RUNDU – For most students hailing from marginalised communities, attaining a tertiary qualification has been a distant dream. However, through concerted efforts from the government, parastatals and private entities, many young Namibians in informal...
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Nam pins hope on energy sector
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia’s energy sector is closely linked to the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6). The NDP6 focuses on economic diversification, value addition, job creation and sustainable management of resources. She...
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Nam targets 10% polio vaccination gap
Round 3 of the National Polio Vaccination Campaign will take place from 20 to 23 April, during a recent address in Windhoek. With Namibia having achieved 90% coverage in Round 2 of the vaccination campaign, the Ministry of Health and Social Services...
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Things fall apart: Iran-US talks collapse
Iran and the United States failed to strike a deal yesterday to end the war in the Middle East, but there was no immediate return to hostilities, and the region clung to hope that a fragile truce would hold. US Vice President JD Vance left Pakistan...
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Nandi-Ndaitwah trumpets healthcare delivery
THE Namibian public health sector continues to make commendable progress in rolling out equitable, accessible and quality health care and social welfare services to the populace, President Nandi-Ndaitwah has said. This, she said, is evident through...
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NNN’s Sona ushers in hope amid turbulence
DESPITE external economic shocks and unexpected disruptive global political headwinds, the Namibian economy remains resilient and has made notable progress. This progress has been noticed in sectors of youth empowerment, infrastructure development,...
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Judiciary gets N$512m
THE government has allocated a total of N$512 million to the Office of the Judiciary for the 2026/2027 financial year. Of this, N$497 million is directed towards operational expenditure and N$15 million is earmarked for development projects, including...
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Govt pushes for 10% share in Rössing
PRIME Minister Elijah Ngurare confirmed that the government is currently discussing the possible acquisition of a 10% stake in Rössing Uranium. The Namibian government currently holds less than 4% of the shares. The PM said the stake was originally...
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Rural dignity delivered
The water ministry has made significant strides in improving water supply and sanitation services across the country, with notable gains recorded in rural areas over the past year. The spokesperson of the ministry, Romeo Muyunda, said the progress...
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‘End raw deals’
NAMIBIA has called for urgent economic transformation among developing countries, warning that continued reliance on exporting raw materials is costing jobs and weakening economies across Africa, the Caribbean and the Pacific. Speaking at the 11th...
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Fought in Middle East, felt in Namibia
ONE month into the United States and Israel’s war on Iran, the Middle East is beginning to feel significantly different, with its whole effects being felt across the world. Globally, energy prices are soaring as violence intensifies across the region....
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Life first: President asserts as she assesses Zambezi flood crisis
KATIMA MULILO – President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has assessed the worsening flood situation in the Zambezi region, where water levels have surged to a concerning 6.88 metres—well above figures recorded in previous years. During her visit, the...
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Washing her way forward
OMARURU – Survival in a small town can be daunting, especially where jobs are scarce and families must still be fed. For 39-year-old Kheibasen !Nuwuses, giving up or accepting a life without income was never an option. With no job prospects and...
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Clock ticks for Economic Taskforce
AS the clock ticks, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is expecting a full report from the government’s economic taskforce by the end of March, which will guide key decisions for the upcoming financial year starting in April. Speaking during an...
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Swapo wins in court
FIVE members of the Swapo Party have failed in their attempt to overturn the party’s decision to postpone its extraordinary congress to 19 April 2025. This follows a High Court ruling last Friday dismissing their application. The applicants are...
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Namibia at 36: ‘We are too few to be poor’
President Netumbo NandiNdaitwah has urged Namibians to embrace the progress made since independence, while remaining mindful of the challenges that persist. She made these remarks during her Independence Day address on Saturday in Windhoek. “As we...
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Humanity over profit
Prime Minister Ngurare has called forElijah urgent interventions from financial institutions to protect homeowners against repossessions after years of payments, equating it to wanton disregard for dignity and against humanity. Speaking at a strategic...
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Botswana denies hosting US military base
The Botswana government has dismissed decadeslong reports that it is home to one of many United States of America military bases abroad. For years, murmurs have suggested that the US operates a military base at the Thebephatshwa Air Base, a claim the...
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Nam, Russia solidify business marriage
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called for direct private sector partnerships to unlock meaningful economic gains from a relationship that has long been politically strong, but commercially underperforming. Speaking during a courtesy meeting on...
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Ties that bind: Namibia, Russia forge ahead
The need for stronger economic cooperation was among the key challenges highlighted during the 11th session of the Namibia–Russia Intergovernmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation in Windhoek yesterday. This push comes in the face of...
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Uis demands N$300m from Xinfeng
UIS – The community of Uis wants at least N$300 million in compensation from the lithium mining company Xinfeng. The community made the demands during a consultative meeting with the Minister of Mines and Industries, Modestus Amutse, Mining...
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Human-wildlife conflict talks reaffirmed purpose following the release of its financial results.
THE United Democratic Front (UDF) used its consultative meeting with President Netumbo NandiNdaitwah to highlight pressing challenges in Kunene. Chief among them was human-wildlife conflict, a legal dispute involving the regional council, housing...
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Primary schools get N$28b
Primary schools have taken up the biggest chunk of the education budget for the 2026/2027 financial year, a whopping 42%. Out of the N$28 billion set aside for education, N$11.8 billion will go to primary education. This is the biggest portion of the...
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MPs back Leonardville uranium project
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources has thrown its weight behind uranium exploration activities by Rosatom in Leonardville, saying the project could unlock billions of dollars for Namibia and create thousands of jobs. The...
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Nam’s fuel faces litmus test
Namibia’s fuel quality watchdogs are under renewed scrutiny. This is as concerns mount over illegal cross-border fuel, known locally as ‘Ngungula’, and the integrity of the country’s regulated supply chain. At the centre of the monitoring and...
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Okandjoze chiefs reject genocide pact
The Okandjoze Chiefs’ Assembly on Genocide (OCAG) on Monday firmly rejected the Joint Declaration (JD) between Namibia and Germany. In no uncertain terms, they told President Netumbo NandiNdaitwah that the agreement is “beyond reform” and must be...
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‘War on Iran threatens global economy’
The latest military escalation involving the United States of America and Israel against Iran has once again thrust global oil markets into uncertainty. For Namibia, the warning lights are flashing bright red. With tensions centred around the...
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Social sector takes bulk of N$105b budget
MANY Namibians expected yesterday’s national budget, tabled in the National Assembly by Finance Minister Ericah Shafudah, to focus on economic sustainability, personal prosperity, social safety nets and the country’s self-reliance. When reading her...
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Youth fund creates 700 jobs
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said over 700 jobs were created during the 2025/26 financial year alone following the launch of the National Youth Development Fund (NYDF), to support youth-owned enterprises. Nandi-Ndaitwah outlined these achievements...
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NNN dares Itula
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has challenged Independent Patriots for Change leader Panduleni Itula to produce empirical evidence linking the first family to Namibia’s upstream oil sector instead of blowing hot air. The president made these...
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Nantu ‘accepts’ 5% salary increment
TEACHERS in the Kavango East have been informed of a 5% salary increase for the next two financial years. This follows what the Namibia National Teachers’ Union (Nantu) Rundu branch described as the “final resolution” of negotiations with the...
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Afterlife vs Present life
THOUSANDS of Namibians are preparing for death than for daily life, as funeral insurance continues to outpace medical cover across the country. For many families, dignity, respect and collective responsibility at the time of death take priority. Thus,...
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Magistracy, legal aid travel budgets depleted
Two separate internal communiques from the Office of the Judiciary and the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations addressed to magistrates and the legal aid division bring to the fore the severity of the financial situation within the country’s...
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Namibia’s overcrowded prisons
Astorm is brewing at the Windhoek Correctional Facility as it faces both critical staff shortages and overcrowding pressures that threaten safety and rehabilitation efforts. The Windhoek Correctional Facility, designed to hold 174 inmates, is battling...
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Over 800 000 children armed against polio
Namibia reached a remarkable milestone with the first phase of the national polio immunisation campaign, which ran from 26 to 29 January, vaccinating over 800 000 children across the country. With the nationwide immunisation campaign having reached...
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US appetite in Nam’s oil spikes
With the United States showing a heightened interest in Namibia’s mineral resources and oil sector, the Namibian government aims to leverage this forum to expand value-added trade. The trade ministry says it will promote mineral beneficiation,...
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Slain prosecutor gets hero’s send-off
ONAMBANGO – Thousands of mourners gathered to pay their last respects to the late Ondangwa regional control prosecutor Justine Ndapandula Shiweda, who was laid to rest at her family cemetery in Onambango in the Oshana region on Saturday. Shiweda died...
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Potable water brings hope to Petrusfontein
PETRUSFONTEIN - For years, Petrusfontein residents, about 30 kilometres from Khorixas, had no clean drinking water. They drank salty water straight from underground boreholes that was not entirely fit for human consumption.That has now changed. The...
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