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An overview: Losing rural wealth through rural-urban migration
By: Erastus Ngaruka The life of communities in rural areas is characterised by their native interaction with their environment or the ecosystem. This interaction carries an important economic value, as the ecosystem resources offer them the opportunity to sustain their…
NEVER AGAIN: A Nation’s cry for justice, A promise to our children
By: Samuel (Shines) Shinedima There exists no pain more profound, nor grief more unbearable, than that endured by a parent forced to lay their child to rest. It is a sorrow that defies comprehension and shatters the very fabric of…
Free Tertiary Education: A Step Towards Equal Opportunity
By: Mavara Martin Shally As a youth advocate, I have always believed in the power of education to transform lives. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s recent announcement to make tertiary education fully subsidised from the 2026 academic year is a monumental step…
US Tariffs Potentially Drive up Inflation, Stymie Economy, and Precipitate Recession
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia will be susceptible to this financial contagion in the short to medium term, but I disagree with the Monetary Policy Committee (MPC) of the Bank of Namibia’s assessment that tariffs will have little immediate effect…
Windhoek’s Water Crisis Persists Despite Dams Filling Up
By: Loise Shiimi Despite recent heavy rainfall and dam levels nearing full capacity, Windhoek remains gripped by a water crisis that has persisted since mid-2023. The city continues to operate under Category D water scarcity, classified as a period of…
No Trophy Exports Without Approval
By: Justicia Shipena Minister of Environment and Tourism Indileni Daniel says hunting permits cannot be used to export horns or trophies. Daniel stated that such an export is not permitted without the ministry’s prior written approval. The declaration comes as…
Govt Targets Full Operations of Green Schemes in Five Years
By: Bernadette Simon Deputy Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Ruthy Masake, says the ministry will prioritise the full operationalisation of green schemes for the next five years. This is part of its strategic focus for the 2025–2030 period….
Ondangwa Town Council Commits Job Attachments for COSDEC Trainees
By: Loise Shiimi The Ondangwa Town Council and COSDEC Ondangwa signed a memorandum of understanding (MoU) to strengthen cooperation in vocational training and youth empowerment. The agreement sets out the terms for collaboration between the two institutions, with a focus…
“The Pain Was Too Much to Bear” – Hausiku Family
By: Annakleta Haikera Fifteen years after their son vanished while herding cattle near 20 Mile in Kavango East, Wendelinus Hausiku and his family are once again holding on to hope. Hausiku, now 72, still remembers the anguish of…
Top Volleyball Talent Shines at 41st Bank Windhoek Doc Tournament
By: Staff Writer The 41st edition of the Bank Windhoek Doc Volleyball Tournament brought Swakopmund to life this past weekend, as close to 800 volleyball players from across Namibia gathered for two days of electrifying competition. Hosted by the Namibia…