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Renthia Kaimbi Seven newly appointed ambassadors have been tasked with securing the investments needed to advance the country's Vision 2030 targets in the remaining four years.  President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah told them on Monday that their deployment is strategic and that their performance will be measured by clear gains in national development. The envoys are former Ohangwena governor Walde Natangwe Ndevashiya to Nigeria, former presidential press secretary Alfredo Tjiurimo Hengari to Belgium, deputy auditor general Goms Menette to Zambia, agriculture ministry executive director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata to Ghana, former Swakopmund mayor Rosina //Hoabes to Japan, former member of parliament Weich Murcle Uapendura…

Justicia Shipena  Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) project officer Verna Tjivera has resigned after accusing senior management of sexual harassment, bullying and forcing her into constructive dismissal.  In a letter dated 1 December 2025, seen by the Windhoek Observer and written by her lawyer Richard Metcalfe to acting chief executive officer Edward Shivute of WBCG, Tjivera detailed her allegations.  She said she faced sexual harassment and “disgusting chauvinistic behaviour” from former CEO Hippy Tjivikua and logistics manager Gilbert Boois, creating an “odious toxic environment” that made it impossible for her to work. Tjivera said she first raised a formal grievance…

Allexer Namundjembo A family day at the beach ended in tragedy on Sunday when one 12-year-old girl drowned at Platz am Meer beach in Swakopmund. Another 12-year-old girl nearly drowned and is recovering in hospital. Erongo regional police said the incident happened between 13h00 and 14h00 on Sunday.  The police report for the weekend stated that the family had travelled from Walvis Bay to spend the day at the coast. “Preliminary information indicates that the two girls were in the company of their parents around the mall area before they proceeded to the beach. They were reportedly playing in the…

Allexer Namundjembo The deputy executive director of the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations, Aune Mudjanima, told labour law graduates that their qualifications strengthen workers’ ability to defend their rights and negotiate fair conditions in the workplace.  She told graduates in Windhoek that a certificate in labour law equips them to take on meaningful roles in collective bargaining and worker representation.  “This is a blueprint to progress, accredited at Level 4 by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA). You have been empowered to do collective bargaining and to advocate for workers’ rights. An educated worker is a stronger negotiator who ensures…

Justicia Shipena A High Court judge will continue presiding over the Bank of Namibia’s liquidation application against Trustco Bank. The Supreme Court struck the central bank’s appeal after finding that it failed to file a valid notice of appeal. The judgement, delivered on Thursday, found that the appeal did not meet the basic procedural rules required for the court to hear the matter. This comes as the Bank of Namibia has been trying to challenge the judge’s refusal to recuse herself from the liquidation case. The bank argued that judge Eileen Rakow would not approach the matter with an open…

Renthia Kaimbi The Republican Party (RP) ended its pact with the Henties Bay Ratepayers Association (HRPA) after a last-minute decision to replace the HRPA’s candidate on its council list, triggering a public fallout between the two groups. The move came days before the swearing-in ceremony. Manfred Katjoko was sworn in as a town councillor on Friday and appointed to the management committee. He filled the second RP seat, replacing Willem Jansen, whose name had already been gazetted on the list submitted to the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). RP president Henk Mudge accused Jansen of insubordination and said the party…

Allexer Namundjembo Opposition lost power in Windhoek because the coalition collapsed almost immediately after taking office in 2020, says community activist Shaun Gariseb. He believes the result opened the door for Swapo’s return to the city’s political leadership in 2025. “Opposition failed in the very first year when the coalition was spoilt and councillors got captured by technocrats with S&T. From there, it was just political fights, and nothing moved,” Gariseb said. Swapo has now reclaimed the Windhoek municipal council with eight seats against the opposition’s seven, ending five years of coalition rule. Gariseb, while critical of the opposition’s performance,…

Renthia Kaimbi A newly developed national gender-based violence (GBV) digital application will soon allow the public to report abuse, access support services and obtain verified information securely. The minister of gender equality and child welfare, Emma Kantema, recently announced the tool as part of the country’s response to rising physical and digital violence. The app, created in partnership with the European Union (EU) and Deutsche Gesellschaft für Internationale Zusammenarbeit (GIZ), forms part of a broader push to strengthen digital safety. Kantema said the platform is being finalised alongside the Cybercrime Bill, which is under review by the Ministry of Information…

Staff Writer The estate of the late founding president, Sam Nujoma, is still being finalised. Nujoma’s executor revealed this on Sunday in response to an online article, calling it false and fraudulent. In a statement issued on 7 December 2025, lawyer Sisa Namandje said he was alerted by the Nujoma family to an online publication titled “The Hidden Legacy of Sam Nujoma”. The article falsely claimed that Nujoma had endorsed an investment scheme called “Nujoma Capital”. The article alleges that Nujoma gave an interview before his death promoting a platform promising users earnings of up to N$15,000 per day and…

Allexer Namundjembo At 24, Ipinge Martin, known as D son TSO, is stepping into the music scene with his first album. He hopes this project marks the start of a long and meaningful journey in the industry. He grew up in Omuthiya, where his interest in music began with simple sounds around him. He still remembers the hum of his parents’ old radio, the rhythm of daily life and the songs that played during family road trips. “These moments shaped me deeply. To me music was never just noise. It felt like a language, a way to express emotions too…