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23 Feb

Walvis Bay community honours legacy of Founding President

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Niël Terblanché The streets of Walvis Bay were lined with spectators on Saturday morning as the community united in a warm tribute to the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. A motorcade procession travelled through Kuisebmond, the central business district, and Narraville, honouring the legacy of the revolutionary leader who played a fundamental role in Namibia’s eventual independence. The tribute began with a briefing of police officers to ensure that the event proceeded smoothly and in an orderly manner. Residents and officials alike adhered to directives, allowing the motorcade to pass seamlessly through the town. The atmosphere was one of deep…

23 Feb

No progress for small agro-processors despite trade deals

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja Despite preferential trade agreements, Namibian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in agro-processing continue to struggle with barriers that limit their market access and growth. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has found that small businesses can't fully benefit from these trade agreements because of problems with infrastructure, strict rules for following them, and a lack of money. Titus Shivute, marketing and corporate communication manager of the NIPDB highlighted the opportunities available under agreements such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Trade, the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union, and the…

23 Feb

Brave Gladiators eye WAFCON qualifier

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Brave Gladiators, Namibia’s senior women’s football team, are preparing for the second leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Eswatini. Namibia secured a 3-0 victory in the first leg, played in Eswatini, and the second leg is scheduled for Tuesday, 25 February, at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Namibia is using Johannesburg as its home ground due to the lack of a CAF-accredited stadium in the country. Head coach Woody Jacobs emphasised that despite the comfortable win in the first leg, the team will not take the second match lightly.…

23 Feb

CoW donates food to flood victims

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Mallex Shipanga The City of Windhoek (CoW) has donated 200 food parcels worth N$100 000 to support flood-affected families relocated from Otjomuise, Farm 508 in Goreangab area. Each household received two litres of cooking oil, 410 grams of canned fish, 500 grams of macaroni, five kilograms of maize meal, five kilograms of rice, and five kilograms of white sugar. The donations were made through the Windhoek Resident Mayoral Trust. The chairperson of the Windhoek Resident Mayoral Trust, Toucy Tjijombo, explained why the Trust decided to assist flood victims specifically. “Unfortunately, there happen to be flood victims from Otjomuise relocated here…

20 Feb

Severe weather threatens Nujoma memorial events

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Niël Terblanché Looming adverse weather conditions threaten to disrupt these commemorations, particularly in the northern regions of the country at the time when the mortal remains of Founding President Sam Nujoma started a tour of seven regions to allow Namibians in rural areas to pay their final respects. A series of regional memorial services have been organized to honour Nujoma’s legacy. The Namibian Meteorological Service (NMS), in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister, issued a public weather warning on Wednesday. The NMS advisory forecasts moderate to heavy thunderstorms over the coming weekend in the Kavango East, Kavango West,…

20 Feb

Cybersecurity experts call proactive action after Paratus hack

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Ester Mbathera IT specialists are now calling for immediate action to strengthen cybersecurity measures across organisations following the recent cyber attack on Paratus Namibia. They took to social media to share their advice with businesses and individuals. Eugene Haingura, an IT expert, said cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a critical part of every organisation’s safety. “Hackers are always evolving, and they don’t rest. Whether their goal is to disrupt, steal, or ransom data, their intentions are unpredictable and dangerous,” he said. Haingura emphasised the importance of employee awareness, urging companies to provide regular training on recognising phishing…

20 Feb

Reparations must be informed and driven by quest for communalism

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Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro REALISTICALLY, the road towards reparations is a long and hard one because the immediate task now staring the Ovaherero, Ovambanderu and Nama in the face is getting the campaign back on track following its attempted derailment by both the Namibian government and its German counterpart. With the Joint Declaration (JD), which was made in 2021 after what seemed like ten years of negotiations on reparations, the two governments have come up with nothing more than a bilateral aid package. This, by the standards of genocide and subsequent reparations, cannot and will never come closer to being defined and…

20 Feb

Reports of e-visa system failure refuted

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Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has dismissed reports suggesting that European tourists are cancelling their trips to Namibia due to a malfunctioning e-visa portal. In a statement issued on Thursday, the ministry’s executive director, Etienne Maritz expressed concern over what he described as misleading information published by The Namibian. “The Ministry would like to refute this claim, as the e-visa for visa-on-arrival has not yet been launched,” Maritz said. He stated that a comprehensive communication regarding the new visa regime was shared well in advance with all affected countries, giving stakeholders, including tourists and…

20 Feb

A child’s pure salute to the Founding President

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Moses Magadza As the motorcade bearing the casket of the late Founding Father of the Namibian Nation, Sam Nujoma, rolled down Sam Nujoma Drive early morning on Thursday, 20 February, a poignant moment unfolded. Nine-year-old Gcina Gaeyo Masuku, a young Motswana born and living in Namibia, stood with his fist clenched in silent reverence, then raised his hand in a solemn wave—a child’s pure and heartfelt tribute to a towering figure in history. Watching the hearse disappear into the distance, he turned to his mother and asked with innocent longing, “Mom, I waved at Dr. Nujoma. Did he wave back…

20 Feb

Journalists decry unequal treatment at Nujoma memorial events

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Stefanus Nashama Journalists from different media houses in the Oshana region were initially barred from entering Andimba Toivo ya Toivo Airport in Ondangwa on Thursday while covering the arrival of the late founding president Sam Nujoma’s body. They claimed Police officers and members of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) only allowed reporters from the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) on the tarmac. Hellen Andreas, a reporter from Shipi FM, described a heated exchange with the police. "I had to push hard to go into the airport. I did not surrender because I was doing it for the listeners and followers of…