Pupkewitz Megaboards has launched a new retail branch, featuring an innovative range of products for customers looking to create state-of-the-art kitchens, cupboards, worktops, and add related accessories. This store is designed to be a vibrant hub for professional joiners, carpenters, and DIY enthusiasts, offering an expanded selection of premium products and customised solutions tailored to...
Year: 2024
OPINION – Critical need for sustainable national data governance policy
Namibia is formulating her 6th National Development Plan (NDP) to cover the period 2025 – 2030. The NDPs in Namibia have been facilitated through the National Planning Commission (NPC) under the Office of the President. The NPC defines NDPs as large-scale investment programmes to develop both soft and hard infrastructure for the development of the country....
Sintana Energy gears up for Orange Basin drilling …multi-well programme to better assess the reservoir quality
Sintana Energy, a public Canadian oil and gas exploration company focusing on Africa and South America, is preparing to commence a four-well drilling programme targeting the Mopane complex in the Orange Basin off the Namibian coast. Sintana’s drilling campaign, which follows earlier oil discoveries in the vicinity, will investigate developing the oil and gas resources on...
Indonesian Colours at NTN …Culture meets heritage.
Heather Erdmann The National Theatre of Namibia (NTN) was packed to the rafters, with the young and old celebrating the Nam-Indonesian culture on Thursday evening. The show promised and met everyone’s expectations. Within the Land of the Brave, the audience was taken across the globe with song and dance by Indonesian artists and it was...
Yo Maps returns with a bang
After a previous stint that resulted in him getting arrested due to non-compliance and not having the right documentation to perform in Namibia, Zambian songwriter, music producer and singer Yo Maps returned once again to the Land of the Brave to perform. He performed at Walvis Bay’s SteakHouse before coming back to Windhoek to fill...
OPINION – Redefining global advocacy
Namibia’s active participation at this year’s United Nations General Assembly and Summit of the Future highlighted the country’s role on the global stage. From the High-Level Panel Discussion on “Empowering the Youth for a Sustainable Future”, to Namibia co-hosting the Summit of the Future alongside Germany, and President Nangolo Mbumba delivering his maiden and final...
OPINION – How to ensure child online protection in the digital age
In today’s fast-evolving digital landscape, the internet has become an integral part of our daily lives, offering enormous opportunities for learning, connection and entertainment. For children, the digital world opens doors to endless possibilities, from educational resources to social interactions. However, with these opportunities come significant risks. As children spend more time online, they become...
Omusati uncles ‘rape’ niece (12)
OSHAKATI – A 12-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her uncles aged 28 and 36 at Iilambo village in the Okahao constituency of Omusati region. The Namibian Police Force ‘sregional commander for Omusati, Commissioner Ismael Basson, told Nampa on Saturday the alleged incident took place on a number of occasions at unknown dates this year....
Nust opens southern campus
LÜDERITZ – Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) vice chancellor Erold Naomab says the institution continues to progressively shape Namibia’s workforce. This, he said, is being done through the academia by equipping students with requisite industry skills and knowledge. He added that through collaboration between universities, industriy, and communities, they had ensured that Namibia...
Swapo flexes muscle in Opuwo, Endola… ECN approves NNN’s candidature
Loide Jason Victoria Immanuel OPUWO/ENDOLA – Blue, red and green filled the spaces at the Opuwo Open Market in the Kunene region on Saturday as Swapo hosted its star rally there. Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was the keynote speaker after she had addressed young people at the town the night before. Meanwhile, at Endola...





