Vincent N. Sazita Brian S. Lwendo The conservancy programme is underpinned by legislative reform, the Nature Conservation Amendment Act, that has led to a paradigm shift in how communities perceive and value wildlife. In contrast to pre-apartheid antagonistic attitudes towards wildlife, communities across Namibia are increasingly recognising the value and contribution which wildlife and tourism...
The recent discovery of oil in Namibia’s offshore regions, particularly in the Orange Basin and the Walvis Basin, has sparked both domestic and international excitement. With major oil companies like TotalEnergies, Shell and Galp showing keen interest, these discoveries signal a potential economic transformation to begin in 2025. As activities escalate, crucial questions emerge: who...
Lahja Nashuuta They say that success basically happens when preparation runs into an opportunity. The reason why success for people looks like an elusive goal is because they are hardly prepared, let alone have a clear-cut sense of direction. This is why the story of Lourence Benolerence Lukas is intriguing at best. Here is...
Rhino poaching in Africa has risen to levels not seen in almost two decades. Black rhinos remain critically endangered because of the demand for its horns on the illegal international market, mainly in Asia, where they are used for traditional medicine, and increasingly as a status symbol to display success and wealth. Unlike most animal...
The announcement by the Popular Democratic Movement that it will launch its election manifesto this weekend signals a crucial moment on the election calendar. The PDM has since descended on the Zambezi region capital Katima Mulilo for its congress, which kicks off tomorrow. By Wednesday, delegates from different parts of the country had already started...
The Swapo Party has resolved to hold an extraordinary congress on 19 April 2025 to elect an individual to complete the remainder of late president Hage Geingob’s term. This is despite a legal challenge brought by five party members who argue that the party disregarded its own constitution when itfailed to hold the congress within...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Eight landless farmers who invaded a farm in Omaheke region earlier this year, feel neglected and discriminated against. In April, the farmers occupied Farm Witsand, which had been idle for four years. They were however arrested a few days later, and released on bail. One of the bail conditions was that they must...
The Namibia Football Association (NFA) is conducting a three-day CAF Safe Stadium Initiative Workshop at Football House in Katutura. It started from 20 August to 23 August. The Safe Stadium Initiative aims to create a safe environment for everyone coming to football venues, and promote a safety and security culture within member associations across Africa....
BANGKOK – Thailand yesterday reported a suspected first case of the new more dangerous strain of mpox, which the World Health Organisation (WHO) has declared a global public health emergency. The patient landed in Bangkok last week, and was sent to the hospital with mpox symptoms the following morning, said Thongchai Keeratihattayakorn, head of the...
NAIROBI – Burundi’s president Evariste Ndayishimiye continues to rule with an unrelenting “wave of repression” despite hopes of change when he took office four years ago, Amnesty International said yesterday. Human rights defenders, journalists, and members of the opposition are still subject to intimidation, harassment, arbitrary detention, and unfair prosecution, Amnesty said in a new...