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NEFF calls for extension of parliamentary service terms

NEFF calls for extension of parliamentary service terms

Allexer Namundjembo Outgoing Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) chief whip and deputy leader, Kalimbo Iipumbu has called for an extension from five to ten years of the service terms for members of parliament. He made this call during a media interview at Parliament on Tuesday. “I really have to make it clear that the term of five years was really challenging for the outgoing MPs to implement necessary policies. You should remember that as a member of parliament, immediately after two years, the time you were trying to associate yourself with others and trying to come up with proposals and…
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Heavy flooding causes water and sewage issues in coastal towns

Heavy flooding causes water and sewage issues in coastal towns

Niël Terblanché Heavy rains have caused flooding, water shortages, and sewerage problems in coastal towns, leaving residents struggling to stay dry while municipal services work to manage the disruptions. In Walvis Bay, a power outage affected the water pumps in the Kuiseb River basin, which supplies most of the town’s water. NamWater spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata confirmed that the outage originated in the ErongoRED network, disrupting the ability to refill reservoirs. “All NamWater’s boreholes are currently without power. The water supply will be limited until electricity is restored,” he said. He assured residents that once power is restored, all affected boreholes…
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DHPS will be closed for Independence Day celebrations

DHPS will be closed for Independence Day celebrations

Hertta-Maria Amutenja  Due to increased pressure from the government, the Deutsche Höhere Privatschule (DHPS) has decided to close on Thursday as per the recommendation of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture. The education ministry recommended that schools in Windhoek should close due to expected traffic disruptions ahead of Independence Day celebrations. After initially announcing that the school will remain open for teaching the management of the school in a statement to parents, said that its priority remains the education and well-being of its learners. “Under the current circumstances, a meaningful teaching offer is not possible. This decision affects all…
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China enhances drought relief efforts

China enhances drought relief efforts

Niël Terblanché The Namibian government has officially received a donation of 1 360 metric tonnes of rice from China as part of efforts to support the country’s nationwide drought relief programme for 2024/25. The handover ceremony, held in Windhoek on Wednesday, is seen as a continued partnership between the two nations in addressing food insecurity. Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, acknowledged the donation, stating that it was made possible following a bilateral meeting between Chinese President Xi Jinping and Namibian President Nangolo Mbumba during the 2024 China-Africa Cooperation Forum Summit. He expressed Namibia’s gratitude,…
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The battle for Cuito Cuanavale: Annual commemoration of Southern Africa liberation day, 23 March 2025, in honour of the late founding president and father of the Namibian nation, H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma.

The battle for Cuito Cuanavale: Annual commemoration of Southern Africa liberation day, 23 March 2025, in honour of the late founding president and father of the Namibian nation, H.E. Dr Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma.

P T SHIPALE I. PROLOGUE For the seventh time this year, SADC will commemorate the Southern Africa Liberation Day which marked the end to one of the fiercest battles at Cuito Cuanavale in Southern Angola, on 23rd March 1988.  The historic and decisive battle of Cuito Cuanavale, where the combined FAPLA Forces of Angola together with the Cuban Internationalist Forces and the Combatants of the People’s Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN), SWAPO’s Military Wing, inflicted heavy casualties on the enemy forces and forced the apartheid regime to the negotiation table on 19th March 1989.  This led to the signing of…
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GRN invest N$145 million to expand communications infrastructure

GRN invest N$145 million to expand communications infrastructure

Niël Terblanché The government has reaffirmed its commitment to nationwide connectivity with an investment of N$145 million into the Universal Service Fund (USF). The minister of information and communication technology, Emma Theofelus, announced the funding at the launch of the USF by the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) on Wednesday. She said the fund is aimed at bridging the digital divide by supporting the expansion of network infrastructure in underserved areas, ensuring that the nation has access to reliable communication services. Theofelus said the investment would be used to construct network towers and deploy digital infrastructure to achieve full…
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Mboma finished second in the 100m Heat at ASA Grand Prix in RSA

Mboma finished second in the 100m Heat at ASA Grand Prix in RSA

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Sprinter and Olympic medalist Christine Mboma secured second place in the 100-meter heat at the ongoing Athletic South Africa (ASA) Grand Prix in South Africa on Wednesday.  Competing in her first international event of 2025, Mboma clocked 12.07 seconds, finishing behind fellow Namibian Jade Nangula, who won the race with a time of 11.81 seconds. South Africa’s Reaobaka Matshitse came in third with 12.08 seconds.   The meet, held at the University of Johannesburg, has attracted top athletes from across the continent, including African 100m record holder Ferdinand Omanyala of Kenya, who is set to compete against South Africa’s…
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Uranium mine drilled 70 boreholes without permits in Omaheke

Uranium mine drilled 70 boreholes without permits in Omaheke

Erasmus Shalihaxwe A parliamentary investigation has found that Uranium One Group, a mining company exploring uranium in the area of Leonardville in the Omaheke region, drilled 70 exploration boreholes without the required permits. The company also drilled seven boreholes for hydrogeological studies without authorisation, violating the Water Resources Act 11, 2013. A report by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Economics, and Public Administration revealed that the company failed to follow permit conditions. According to the report, the boreholes were not properly cased off and grouted, raising concerns about groundwater contamination. “The two committees managed to hear the presentation…
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African women leaders  urges AU States to ratify convention to end violence against women and girls

African women leaders  urges AU States to ratify convention to end violence against women and girls

Moses Magadza  A Zimbabwean youth leader representing the African Women Leaders Network (AWLN) has called on African Union (AU) Member States to urgently ratify the AU Convention on Ending Violence Against Women and Girls (EVAWG) to achieve lasting change and ensure the safety and empowerment of women and girls across Africa. Speaking at a side event during the ongoing 69th Session of the Commission on the Status of Women (CSW69) in New York on Monday, councillor Chioniso Michelle Murinda acknowledged the role of AWLN in nurturing young female leaders across the continent. “Since 2017, AWLN has been a transformative platform…
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New MPs urged to uphold constitutional ideals

New MPs urged to uphold constitutional ideals

Allexer Namundjembo President Nangolo Mbumba has urged new parliamentarians to uphold the principles of unity, liberty, equality, and justice. In his final address to Parliament on Tuesday, he called on MPs to use the chamber to combat racism, tribalism, division, and corruption, ensuring progress in the country’s "Second Struggle for Economic Freedom." “Since I am now ending my political career to join my fellow citizens, I encourage current and future generations of members of parliament to continue using this chamber to advance these ideals,” Mbumba stated. The country’s fourth president reflected on how parliament is where the sovereignty of the…
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