Windhoek Observer

Justicia Shipena President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government will be strict in identifying students who qualify for financial support beyond tuition and registration fees under the free tertiary education programme. Speaking during an engagement with youth in Ondangwa over the weekend, Nandi-Ndaitwah clarified that the state will only cover tuition and registration costs for students entering universities and vocational training centres. Earlier this year, during her inaugural State of the Nation Address, she announced that the country will introduce free tertiary education at public institutions starting in the 2026 academic year. “Anyone who qualifies to go to vocational training or…

Allexer Namundjembo  The government has approved a regulatory framework that allows the Namibia Stock Exchange (NSX) to change its structure and become a for-profit, publicly owned company. The amendment, published in the government gazette dated 31 October 2025, marks the end of years of discussion and sets the stage for the local bourse to become more competitive and growth-driven. The process, known as demutualisation, will see the NSX move from being a non-proprietary voluntary association or member-owned entity to a public company with share capital under the Companies Act of 2004.  “This strategic shift is a well-trodden path for major…

Allexer Namundjembo  The City of Windhoek has denied claims that it paid South African artist Kelly Khumalo N$650,000 to perform at the Windhoek Jazz Festival.  However, it did not reveal how much was paid to the artist.  Khumalo has been accused in connection with the murder of her former boyfriend, football star Senzo Meyiwa. Testimonies presented in a South African court last year alleged that she ordered Meyiwa’s killing. The Windhoek Jazz Festival took place this weekend.  In an official statement, through the office of the executive officer Moses Matyayi, the municipality said the total budget for all performers at…

Justicia Shipena United Nations resident coordinator to Namibia, Hopolang Phororo, says institutionalising employment impact assessments will help policymakers measure how public spending influences job creation.  She said the process will help them prioritise sectors with the highest potential to create jobs. Phororo was speaking at the awareness-raising event on the employment impact assessment (EmpIA) held at the Hilton Hotel in Windhoek on Friday.  The event brought together government officials, development partners, and experts to discuss ways to integrate employment impact studies into national policymaking. She commended Namibia for taking steps to include employment assessments in planning and budgeting processes.  Phororo…