SALAMBALA – Sicaba sa Salamba ba ba pila mwa silalo sa Silumbi, mwa silalanda sa Katima ya Matakanyani basaba kuli kuzwelapili kwa linanga kuka totobeza mayemo abona acwale akutokwa mezi, hape ba akaleza kuli kuna ni ketululo hala kuholisa lico za linanga mwasikiliti. Limembala za sicaba ba ba likana myanda yemilalu baka mezi mwa siliba...
Iuze Mukube African entrepreneurs showcasing their enterprises at the African Union’s Micro, Small & Medium Sized Enterprises (MSME) Forum in Windhoek last week expressed appreciation for Namibia’s convenient and at all-time accessible ports. Nigerian businesswoman Ameera Abraham, who owns Amali Cosmetics, expressed amazement at learning that Namibia’s ports are always open for business. “So, one...
Collaboration between the governments of Namibia and Botswana continues to bear fruit for citizens and businesses of both countries through last week’s announcement of a substantial reduction of mobile roaming charges. The move by the two countries, which was embarked on about a year ago, signifies a major step towards realising enhanced regional connectivity and...
Charmaine Boois MARIENTAL – Raymond Awaseb, affectionately known as ‘Lollipop’ to the people of Mariental, has been a cornerstone of his community’s musical life for years. The former Namibia Premier League footballer’s journey is a testament to unsung artists’ often-unseen struggles and triumphs, for who influence and recognition are sparse. The 50-year-old artist has...
To become a modern, high-income country is a dream shared by all developing countries. According to the World Bank, in the period between the end of WWII and 2008, among 200 developing economies, only South Korea and Taiwan (China) moved up from the status of low-income economies to high-income economies. Moreover, among the 101 middle-income...
Indeed, Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has proven to be youthful at heart by handpicking the young activist of the University of Namibia, Fenny Tutjavi (22). Namibia stands on the cusp of a new era as it prepares to witness an unprecedented event in its political landscape – the election of youth representatives to the National...
Former Cabinet minister Sacky Shanghala has filed an urgent application in the Windhoek High Court to have their trial moved from the Windhoek Correctional Facility to another venue. Shanghala told Windhoek High Court acting judge Moses Chinhengo on Friday morning he feels “dehumanised and scandalised” every time a journalist points a camera at him. Shanghala...
Swapo unveiled its 2024 election manifesto at the weekend, signalling a renewed commitment to the nation’s development and unity. The manifesto, themed ‘Unity in Diversity: Natural Resources Beneficiation and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development,’ builds on the foundation laid by the party’s 2020-2025 manifesto. The country’s Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is Swapo’s presidential candidate,...
As Namibia heads to a pivotal election in November, the Independent Patriots for Change unveiled an ambitious manifesto filled with bold promises on Saturday. From slashing youth unemployment to reducing slums by half, the party’s goals are to address the country’s deep-rooted challenges. The IPC’s manifesto launch began with a lively parade in Ausspanplatz, where...
Dirk Human, head coach of the newly crowned Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) league champions, attributed Wanderers’ league success to the quality and depth of the team this season. Wanderers secured the 2024 NRU league title on Saturday at Hage Geingob Stadium, defeating former champions Unam with a 45-20 victory. In a post-match interview, Human acknowledged...