Category: National
Analyst Says President’s UNGA Speech Underwhelmed
Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba’s national speech at the 79th UN General Assembly left feelings that he missed an opportunity to push for meaningful change on the world stage, according to Analyst Henning Melber. Speaking to Eagle FM recently, Melber…
Road Fatalities Reduced in 2024
By: Hertha Ekandjo Road fatalities in Namibia have dropped significantly from 24.8 deaths per 100,000 in 2019 to 14 deaths per 100,000 in 2024. This was revealed by the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA) Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Martins-Hausiku….
Otavi to Scale Up Upgrading of Informal Settlements
By: Uakutura Kambaekua The Otavi municipality is rolling out a series of development strategies to address the rising number of informal settlements, including the approval of a comprehensive town-wide upgrading strategy set to be implemented over the next…
Northern Weddings Boost Local Tourism Economy
By: Loise Shiimi Weddings in northern Namibia helped to boost the local northern tourism to its highest occupancy rate for the year, registering 70.42% in August. Wedding-related activity included both hosting and attendance, which according to Simonis Storm economist Almandro…
Windhoek, and Bremen to Collaborate on Waste Management
By: Erikka Koukulunhu and Sara Fileppus Windhoek Mayor Queen Kamati announced that the sister-city agreement signed between Windhoek and Bremen on Tuesday will focus on key areas such as solid waste management, wastewater management, and youth exchange programs….
Drought-stricken Communities Receive N$8.6 Million
By: Fransina Nghidengwa The United Nations World Food Programme (WFP) has received a contribution of N$8,687,850 (US$500,000) from the Republic of Korea to provide essential food and nutritional support to drought-affected households in Namibia. The aid, which will…
Opuwo Football Academy Secures Double Historic Titles
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Opuwo Football Academy (OFA) made history over the weekend by claiming their first titles in the under-13 and under-15 boys’ categories at the Otjiwarongo Sports Academy Youth Tournament. This is a notable milestone for the…
Muakotoko Kehi Rovakuate Venu
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus “Count yourselves as equals in your motherland,” remarked Otjozondjupa Governor James Unomasa Uerikua as 98 Batswana of Namibian descent were formally handed over by the Botswana government to Namibia. The group was received at the…
Restorative Justice: Calls for Reparations, Land, and Economic Support for Genocide Returnees
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In an interview with Ombara Kambazembi, he emphasised that many ancestors who fled German atrocities between 1903 and 1910 used the same border to escape to Botswana. Today, descendants of those who fled are being…
Presidential Debate: Candidates Tackle Housing, Land, and Economic Reforms
By: Hertha Ekandjo In a recent presidential debate, housing, land allocation, and economic reform took centre stage as candidates shared their visions for Namibia’s future. McHenry Venaani, leader of the official opposition, stressed the urgent need for affordable…