Author: Julia Heita
Fuel Prices remain unchanged: Socio Economic Conundrum
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The minister of mines and energy has decided to maintain the prices of petroleum products at the existing levels. Therefore, the prices will remain at the existing levels as they were for the month of July…
Okahao hospital receives new health facilities
By: Lina Amutenya Health minister Kalumbi Shangula has opened a new health facility at Okahao state hospital, on Friday. The out-patient and casualty department was constructed at a cost of N$27 219 708.51, while the highly infectious disease facility was…
Battle For The Soul of Swakopmund
By: Lina Amutenya The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has successfully completed the printing of the final ballot papers for the Swakopmund constituency by-elections scheduled for 12 August 2022. The commission said that the printing of final ballot papers was…
Black Tax: Outdated or Creating Generational Wealth?
Mauriza Fredericks It is no secret that Namibians have been facing a lot of economic pressure in recent times. From rising fuel and food prices to increasing interest rates on mortgages and all other loans. It is clear to see…
Poverty, Covid-19, HIV/AIDS Have Disrupted Our Education System – Education Minister
By: Hilma Tukondjene Education minister Anna Nghipondoka says global challenges such as HIV/ AIDS and the Covid-19 pandemic have directly affected Namibia and its basic education system, leaving many children orphaned. She said this resulted in child-headed families, school dropouts…
Manhunt Launched For Rundu Wife-Killer
By: Annakleta Haikera The Namibian police in the Kavango East have launched a manhunt for Christian Kudumo, a Rundu resident suspected of killing his girlfriend, Andeline Augustinus. Augustinus’ body was discovered in the early morning hours of Tuesday at Sun…
Kunene Communities Urged To Open Up On GBV
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Renowned broadcaster and media personality-turned-gender activist Pombili Shilongo has called on individuals and communities to speak out on gender-based violence, noting that cultural barriers are also forms of abuse that deprive the nation of moving forward. Shilongo…
Policy Conundrum: How New City Proposed Tense Namibians in Weak Economy
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The Municipality of Windhoek is planning to formulate a new policy prohibiting home shops from operating in residential areas. There is an urgent need to focus on the aspect of leadership, whereby those who serve in…
Asparagus Investor Ditches Etunda Irrigation
By: Hilma Tuukondjele Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein says the Etunda green scheme is back in needing investors after an investor who planted white asparagus pulled out. Schlettwein said this during a Monday meeting with governors, councillors, and traditional authorities of…
ReconAfrica to Continue with Oil & Gas Exploration Activities in Namibia
ReconAfrica will continue with the oil and gas exploration activities for PEL 73 as per the agreed work programme with Namibia’s ministry of mines and energy. SNC Incorporated secured a landmark judgement for its client ReconAfrica and its joint-venture partner,…