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Justicia Shipena The removal of illegal fences in the Ohangwena region is expected to cost N$500 000.  The deputy director of land reform, Paulus Amaambo, revealed this during a presentation at a regional councillors’ orientation workshop held in Eenhana on Tuesday. Amaambo said the full amount is to be recovered from those who erected them. He said at least 22 illegal fences put up by communal farmers without the consent of the Communal Land Board will be removed by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform. Amaambo said contractors have already been appointed and will begin the work after…

Allexer Namundjembo Namibians have reacted with anger after American YouTuber Darren Watkins Jr, popularly known as IShowSpeed could not land in Namibia on the planned date after required aviation permits were not submitted on time. Watkins was expected to include Namibia as part of his “Speed Does Africa” tour, a 28-day live-streaming journey across several African countries. Namibia was scheduled to be the second stop. Namibians critiqued the outcome, describing it as a missed opportunity for tourism and global exposure. Landless People's Movement (LPM) youth leader Duminga Ndala said the government must improve how it manages red tape and bureaucratic…

Renthia Kaimbi The price of addiction, award-winning Namibian hip-hop artist Jericho Gawanab says, goes beyond money.  He says it is seen in possessions sold, dignity lost and long hours spent chasing the next fix. In an open account shared with the Windhoek Observer, Jericho spoke about his struggle with drugs and alcohol and how it nearly destroyed his career.  He said his addiction turned hard-earned success into near ruin. Jericho recalled selling his first professional music studio, bought for N$45 000 using his Namibian Music Awards (Namas) winnings, for just N$7 000 to buy drugs. The money, he said, was…

Renthia Kaimbi Swapo has described the arrest of Venezuelan President Nicolás Maduro as an unlawful abduction and a violation of international law.  Swapo condemned the United States for what it called unjustifiable aggression against a sovereign state. Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa delivered the party’s position yesterday, saying the detention of a sitting head of state breaches international norms and the principles of the United Nations Charter. “As a political organisation born out of the crucibles of anti-colonialism and apartheid, we reaffirm our commitment to the principles of sovereignty, self-determination, and mutual respect among nations,” the statement said. Shaningwa said…