Author: Julia Heita
Ovaherero Genocide Foundation Condemns Germany “Loaning” Back Looted Artefacts
By: Ludorf Iyambo The vice-chairperson of the OvaHerero Genocide Foundation, Joyce Muzengua, said they will issue a letter condemning Germany for “loaning” back 23 traditional Namibian artefacts. This comes after a Berlin museum in Germany made a statement that it…
Beloved Sambyu Priest Dies In Car Crash
By: Annakleta Haikera The death of a much-loved priest has devasted Rundu’s Catholic community, Charles Chasete Mikaya, from the St. Joseph’s Parish at Shambyu in the Kavango East, who died in a car crash on Tuesday, 24 May. The accident…
They Don’t Care – Tjongarero on Firing Sports Commission Board
By: Ludorf Iyambo Youth and sports minister Agnes Tjongarero says she fired the entire Sports commission board due to “deliberate” insubordination and ignoring the appointing authority. Tjongarero relieved the entire board of the commission of their duties with immediate effect…
Kavango East Swapo Members March Against Governor Wakadumo and Coordinator
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East region Swapo members on Tuesday held a protest in which they called for the suspension of the regional coordinator and the region’s governor, Ottilie Shiduvi and Bonifatius Wakudumo. The protestors accuse Shiduvi and Wakudumo of…
Amushelelo, Dauyoma’s Lawyers To Appeal Bail Refusal
By: Julia Heita The lawyers representing the NEFF member Michael Amushelo and activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma say that they will appeal magistrate Masule Kwizi’s dismissal of the bail application in the High Court. Kadhila Amoomo, who represents Nauyoma and Nambili Mhata…
Nam Cattle Equivalent To Its Population
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus According to the Meatco 2020 cattle head assessment, Namibian cattle numbers are estimated to be around 2.51 million, equivalent to the country’s estimated population of 2.5. The majority of these cattle are found on the northern side…
Okakarara Residents Owes Town Councill N$43 Million
By: Uakutura Kambaekua – Okakarara Okakarara residents owe the town council a staggering N$ 43 million in unpaid water, erven and other council service bills for years. The accounts, according to Okarara mayor Olga Tjiurutue are backdated to more than…
Meet the Farmer with Swagger – Helvi Shindume
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus Helvi Shindume, a farmer and entrepreneur with a degree in agricultural science and an Honors Degree in Agribusiness, says farming is one of the most critical sectors. Shindume said agriculture ensures food security and economic independence for…
The Effect of Microprudential and Macroprudential Regulation On Economic Development
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia felt the effects of the global recession both quickly and deeply when some of the major markets in the world were struck by the economic meltdown. Namibia slipped into a technical recession at the end…
Two Suicide Attempts In A Year – Survivor Speaks
By: Annakleta Haikera Suicide continues to be a harrowing reality in Namibia. The country recorded nearly 10 suicides in the first week of the year. Between January 2020 and June 2021, 745 Namibians took their own lives, averaging over one…