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SADC PF mourns the passing of clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia

SADC PF mourns the passing of clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia

Moses Magadza The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) has expressed sorrow following the death of Roy Ngulube, the clerk of the National Assembly of Zambia, who died on 7 April 2025 while on official duty in Tashkent, Uzbekistan. Ngulube was in Tashkent as part of a Zambian parliamentary delegation attending the 150th Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly, led by Speaker Nelly Mutti.  His sudden passing has sent shockwaves across the region, with tributes pouring in to honour a man widely respected for his dedication to parliamentary service and regional cooperation. In a condolence message, the Secretary General of the SADC Parliamentary…
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NAMRA surpasses tax revenue target

NAMRA surpasses tax revenue target

Niël Terblanché Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) has collected N$88.6 billion in tax revenue during the 2024/25 financial year, surpassing its initial target of N$85.3 billion. The Minister of Finance and Social Grants Management, Ericah Shafudah, announced the figures during NamRA’s 4th Annual Taxpayer and Trader Appreciation Day held in Windhoek on Monday evening. “This is not merely a success for NamRA but a reflection of the dedication and compliance of our taxpayers and traders,” she said while describing the outcome as a collective achievement. She added that the total collected represents 103.81 percent of the projected revenue for the financial…
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Political parties condemn Usakos killings

Political parties condemn Usakos killings

Allexer Namundjembo  Several political parties have condemned the brutal killings of six members of one family in Usakos, calling for justice, accountability, and urgent intervention to address social challenges facing the country. The incident, which occurred on Saturday, involved the murder of four minors, a teenager, and an elderly woman. A 17-year-old suspect has been arrested and appeared in court, where he was remanded in custody while police investigations continue. Authorities suspect the victims were killed with an axe before their remains were set alight. In a statement issued on Monday, the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement condemned what it described…
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Hotel De Duine, Swakopmund Abattoir breached labour laws

Hotel De Duine, Swakopmund Abattoir breached labour laws

Niël Terblanché The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has directed the management of Hotel De Duine in Henties Bay and the Swakopmund Abattoir to implement immediate corrective measures after investigations confirmed breaches of labour laws at both establishments. Following complaints that surfaced on social media, the ministry dispatched labour inspectors to assess the situation at these undertakings. At Hotel De Duine, investigators focused on a letter circulated internally, which stated: “All gratuities will remain the property of the hotel for distribution among personnel as per its own judgment or to cover costs. A portion of total gratuity received by…
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Bucks Buccaneers appoints Kanalelo as head coach after sudden shake-up

Bucks Buccaneers appoints Kanalelo as head coach after sudden shake-up

Erasmus Shalihaxwe In an unusual series of events, Bucks Buccaneers Football Club has made swift changes to its technical team within just three days. In a statement issued on 5 April, the club announced that Head Coach Nicholas Woody Jacobs and Striker Coach Geoffrey Roman had been relieved of their duties with immediate effect. Following their departure, the club said Bertus Bock would step in as interim head coach, assisted by former national team player Rudi Louw. However, just three days later, on 8 April 2025, the club issued a follow-up statement announcing the appointment of Ronny Kanalelo as the…
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Namib Mills and Namib Poultry accused of stifling competition

Namib Mills and Namib Poultry accused of stifling competition

Ester Mbathera  The Namibian Competition Commission (NaCC) is taking legal action against Namib Mills and Namib Poultry Industries (NPI) over alleged anti-competitive behaviour. The commission accuses the two companies of refusing to sell specific poultry products, known as tertiary range products, to micro, small and medium enterprises (MSMEs). These products include soup packs, giblets, necks, hearts, gizzards, heads and feet, liver tubs, and breastbones. “It is alleged that these products are in high demand in the informal sector, where the majority of MSMEs conduct their business. In doing so, the refusal to sell to new and existing MSMEs could be…
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Pride of lions terrorising villagers

Pride of lions terrorising villagers

Allexer Namundjembo A pride of nine lions has been roaming freely in villages in the Judea Lyamboloma Constituency in the Zambezi region in the past days. According to the constituency councillor Divai Humphrey, the situation has caused fear in the community and frustration over what the locals say is a lack of action from the authorities.  “A pride of nine lions is believed to be on the loose, terrorising communities and preying on livestock. In the morning when I spoke to one of the villagers, seven livestock had been killed by the said lions, but I believe the number has…
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Zambezi police officer arrested for aiding inmates to escape

Zambezi police officer arrested for aiding inmates to escape

Allexer Namundjembo A police officer stationed at the Goma Police Station in the Zambezi region was arrested on Saturday for opening a holding cell, which led to the escape of five trial awaiting prisoners.  The Zambezi Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, confirmed the incident, revealing that two Namibians and three Zambians were among the escapees. Shilelo said the officer acted alone and failed to inform fellow officers before opening the holding cell. “The inmates did not use force to escape. They simply fled after the cell was opened,” he said. By Monday, four of the five escapees were re-arrested.…
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||Kharas Names Provisional Newspaper Cup Squad driven by talent

||Kharas Names Provisional Newspaper Cup Squad driven by talent

Ester Mbathera  The ||Kharas Region will be heading to the 23rd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup in Outjo this year with a squad that reflects the spread of football talent across the region. The 2025 Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup will take place in Outjo from 18 to 21 April. The 20-man provisional team includes players from towns and villages such as Lüderitz, Keetmanshoop, Rosh Pinah, Bethanie, Oranjemund, Tses, Karasburg, Aroab, and Koës. Coach Kallen Essau said the selection was based on performance and not geography. “We did not select players just to include all the towns. We selected…
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SADC finalises tool to boost fight against  child marriage

SADC finalises tool to boost fight against  child marriage

Moses Magadza A technical working group formed by the SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), in partnership with regional and international stakeholders, has finalised a Monitoring and Evaluation (M&E) Framework aimed at tracking progress in the fight against child marriage across Southern Africa. The group met for a week in Windhoek to complete the framework and begin developing a digital dashboard that will monitor how Member States implement the SADC Model Law on Eradicating Child Marriage and Protecting Children Already in Marriage. The workshop brought together 28 experts from across the region, including M&E specialists from Tanzania, Zimbabwe, Zambia, Kenya, and…
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