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Sostenus Wilherm The Independence Patriots for Change (IPC) on Thursday challenged the process used to nominate members of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN), saying it is constitutionally flawed. It warned that it will approach the High Court if the National Assembly proceeds with approving the nominees. In a statement issued on Thursday, IPC president Dr Panduleni Itula said the party had reviewed two letters sent by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to the Speaker of the National Assembly on 8 June and 10 June 2026, recommending Gerson Sindano as ECN chairperson and Emmerentia Leonard and Julieta Diva Ferreira as commissioners. Itula…

Staff Writer The Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA) has expressed concern that the ongoing Namibia-China Business Summit could expose local businesses to unfair competition, arguing that Namibian entrepreneurs were excluded from discussions ahead of the investment mission. Vice president Kanu Amadhila said the association did not participate in the summit currently taking place in China, where President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is leading the Namibian delegation. NALOBA claimed that such investment missions often result in foreign businesses entering the local market to compete with Namibian enterprises, while opportunities that could be undertaken by local businesses are instead awarded to foreign investors. The…

A 19-year-old man, Abrosius Tangeni Nghifikepunye, was allegedly stabbed to death during a violent incident at Omapeleki Location in Oluhwa village, Okaku, in the early hours of Saturday. According to police reports, the incident occurred on Saturday at around 01h15 when the victim was allegedly stabbed with an okapi knife by a 15-year-old male suspect. The motive behind the stabbing remains unknown at this stage. Nghifikepunye was declared dead following the attack, and his next of kin has been informed. The suspect, a minor, is in police custody as investigations into the circumstances surrounding the incident continue. Report: Staff Reporter

Allexer Namundjebo Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka has called on residents to adopt healthier lifestyles and embrace organic food production, saying poor diets and inactivity are contributing to lifestyle-related illnesses. Hambyuka spoke during a peaceful walk organised by Dynapharm Namibia’s Rundu branch last week. He praised the organisers for bringing the community together to promote health awareness and disease prevention. “The message being promoted today is very powerful: ‘We are what we eat.’ The food we consume directly affects our health, our wellbeing, and our quality of life,” he said. Hambyuka warned against relying heavily on processed foods containing preservatives…


Allexer Namundjembo The Namibian Correctional Service chess team has qualified for the Intercontinental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners after finishing fifth at the Second Continental Online Chess Championship for Prisoners – Africa.The tournament took place on 12 May under the International Chess Federation’s Chess for Freedom initiative.According to the Namibian Correctional Service, the team secured four wins and three losses against competitors from across Africa.Eight inmates were selected to represent Namibia after competitive trials held on 2 May 2026 at the Windhoek Correctional Facility.The team’s performance earned Namibia a place at the Intercontinental Online Chess Championship scheduled for October 2026.Photo:…

Allexer Namundjebo Farmers operating near the Dalur in-situ leaching uranium mine in the Dolmatovsky district of Russia’s Kurgan region say their agricultural activities have continued without disruption since the mine was established, with no decline in product quality reported.The remarks were made on Monday during a meeting between local farmers, mine management and representatives of Headspring Investments (Pty) Ltd, a subsidiary of Uranium One. Headspring Investments, a Russian-owned state subsidiary of Rosatom is exploring for uranium in Namibia’s Omaheke region using the same method. Farmers said the mine has maintained open communication and responded to concerns when raised.“The mine has…

Justicia Shipena An unidentified male body was discovered at the City of Windhoek’s Gammams Water Care Works facility on Sunday.City of Windhoek spokesperson Lydia Amutenya made the announcement this evening. According to Lydia Amutenya a security officer on patrol at the facility discovered the body inside one of the machines used in the water treatment process and immediately alerted senior officials and authorities. Amutenya said the scene was secured before the matter was handed over to the Namibian Police for further investigation. “The scene was subsequently secured and the incident has since been handed over to the Namibian Police for…

Hidipo Hamata, a longstanding member of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), has formally resigned from the party effective today. In a letter addressed to the PDM secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe, Hamata confirmed his departure after years of involvement spanning the party’s history, including its period before and after rebranding. He expressed gratitude for the leadership experience and political growth gained during his tenure, stating the decision was made “after careful reflection.” When asked about the motivation behind his resignation, Hamata described it as “a personal decision.” Hamata pushed back against speculation of an immediate political pivot. “Why must one immediately…