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…
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…
Beyond Words: Mbumba Calls for Action on the Pact for the Future
By: Justicia Shipena President Nangolo Mbumba has stressed that the future cannot be built on well-crafted documents alone, emphasising that tangible progress will depend on the effective implementation of initiatives like the Pact for the Future, the Global…
Vendors Urged to Maintain Good Hygiene: Kamati Urges Traders to Stop Sleeping On-Site
By: Mathias Hangala Windhoek Mayor Queen Omagano Kamati has called on vendors to prioritise good hygiene practices. Speaking at a City of Windhoek (CoW) consultative meeting with vendors in Okuryangava on Saturday, Kamati raised concerns over poor hygiene…
NSS Annual Laparoscopic Workshop Resumes After COVID-19 Hiatus
By: Loise Shiimi The Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital and Ondangwa Private Hospital hosted the annual Namibian Surgical Society (NSS) workshop from September 18 to 21. Approximately 24 doctors, along with 12 nurses from various regions and abroad, attended the…