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On 23 June 2026, QKR Namibia Navachab Gold Mine, in collaboration with the ministry of education, innovation, youth, sport, arts and culture (MEIYSAC), held a media conference at the MEIYSAC head office in Windhoek to officially send off the winners of the 2025 Navachab Half Marathon, who will represent Namibia at the Nelson Mandela Bay Half Marathon Championships in Gqeberha (Port Elizabeth), South Africa, on 27 June 2026. The media conference celebrated the athlete’ achievements and wished them success as they prepare to compete on the international stage. The team comprises Mathias Simon, Lavinia Haitope, and Elton Hiskia, who was…

Patience Makwele Young Namibians have been encouraged to dream beyond their circumstances and make full use of the opportunities available to them as the country joined the rest of the continent in commemorating the International Day of the African Child on Tuesday. In her message marking the day, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the courage of the children who participated in the Soweto Uprising of 16 June 1976 should continue to inspire young Africans to pursue education, embrace opportunity and work towards a better future. “Their sacrifice helped pave the way for the freedoms many African children enjoy today,” she said.…

Patience Makwele Young Namibians have been urged to confront gender-based violence (GBV), challenge harmful social norms and prioritise mental wellbeing as the country continues to grapple with high levels of abuse and violence against women and children. Through her work with advocacy organisation Victims 2 Survivors, Namibian activist and educator Lizette Feris says many forms of abuse are rooted in unresolved trauma and unhealthy attitudes that are often passed from one generation to another. “Generational trauma has affected millions of Namibians,” Feris said. “If we can help children manage emotions early, the ripple effects can transform families and communities.” Feris,…

Renthia Kaimbi Erongo Governor Nathalia /Goagoses delivered her second State of the Region Address on Wednesday, painting a picture of a region making tangible progress across multiple sectors while equally confronting challenges in education, road safety, and unemployment. Speaking at the Swakopmund Municipal Chambers, /Goagoses reported that the region's unemployment rate has dropped from 32% to an estimated 30% over the past year, a modest but meaningful improvement that reflects growing economic activity in the region.  The address, themed “Advancing the Erongo Region Towards the Realisation of Vision 2030,” echoed the national vision while highlighting regional achievements and shortcomings. /Goagoses…

Renthia Kaimbi Minister of works and transport, Veikko Nekundi, officially launched the NaTIS on Wheels truck in Omatjete on Monday. The event marked a step in the government's commitment to bringing essential services closer to all citizens, eliminating the burden of long-distance travel for administrative needs. The N$4.2 million mobile registering authority is a state-of-the-art facility equipped to handle a comprehensive suite of services directly within the community. Residents of Omatjete and the surrounding areas can now access vision testing, biometric capturing, computerised Learner Licence Testing (CLLT), and vehicle licence issuances from the truck itself. Nekundi highlighted the cost-effectiveness of…

Renthia Kaimbi The Municipality of Walvis Bay has ordered all informal traders operating within the town's Central Business District to cease operations and vacate the area by Wednesday, warning that non-compliant traders will face a joint cleanup operation with law enforcement starting on Friday. The public notice specifically targets informal traders currently operating in undesignated areas within the local authority's jurisdiction. The municipality has made it clear that there are no designated informal trading areas in the Central Business District, meaning traders must relocate to municipal designated trading zones elsewhere in the town. Municipal spokesperson Anita Kaihiva told the Observer…

Patience Makwele The assault may last minutes. The trauma can last a lifetime. Yet for many rape survivors, one of the most painful experiences comes long after the crime itself. It comes when family members, friends, colleagues and even entire communities expect them to carry on as though nothing happened. For survivors, healing is rarely that simple. Long after police reports have been filed and court proceedings concluded, many continue to battle anxiety, depression, nightmares, panic attacks, trust issues and emotional wounds invisible to those around them. Despite growing awareness around gender-based violence, experts warn that Namibia still struggles to…

Patience Makwele Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called for greater support for young entrepreneurs living with disabilities, saying they are proving every day that disability is not inability through business ownership, innovation and job creation. Speaking at the closing of National Disability Week in Lüderitz on Thursday, Witbooi said young people with disabilities continue to make meaningful contributions to Namibia’s economy despite facing barriers that often limit their access to funding, training and business opportunities. “You are changing our economy. You are starting businesses, employing fellow citizens and providing community leadership,” Witbooi said. She noted that many young Namibians with…