President Nangolo Mbumba has travelled to 14 countries in 11 months, qualifying for around N$1.9 million in travel allowances. In September, the president spent just 10 days in the country. These trips raised questions about necessity and value to the…

Louren Skrywer (37) had high hopes when she was offered a position as a domestic worker at the Namibian embassy in the United States (US). The promise was enticing – a monthly salary of N$54 000 to work for Julia…

“We must say no to business as usual. No (more) business as usual,” repeated Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who was declared president-elect two weeks ago. Addressing a Swapo retreat last weekend, Nandi-Ndaitwah reminded her comrades that the ruling party’s victory came at…

Ten years ago, Tobie Aupindi, then a businessman before becoming a member of parliament, made a prediction about the future of the youth inside Swapo. He said the Swapo youth league leadership would have no choice but to be docile…

Deputy finance and public enterprises minister Maureen Hinda-Mbuende has described a recent incident where sport minister Agnes Tjongarero was scammed of N$700 000 from her bank account as an inside job. Tjongarero was defrauded out of N$711 200 in personal…

Traditional and community leaders are distressed over a desert concession awarded to a private company in the Namib-Naukluft area. The Witbooi Traditional Authority and community leaders from Maltahöhe have lodged a legal complaint on the matter. Minister of environment, forestry…

Once again we have achieved your typical Namibian election result, with only Swapo and ‘breakaway Swapo’ performing. The rest of the political landscape is looking as hard, grim and dark as Satan’s hoof. The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is…

The media holds great influence in society and communities. Whether through visual, audio, or print format, it serves as a powerful tool for education and communication. What is highlighted in the media often sets the tone for societal values and…

In the tapestry of nationhood, few pursuits are as complex and consequential as state building, especially within a diverse society. Namibia, a nation rich in ethnic, cultural, and linguistic variety, stands as a prime example of this ongoing endeavour, prompting…

As we approach the end of the year, we often take stock of the preceding months. What have we achieved? Did our resolutions withstand the pressures of daily life? Will we try again in the new year? Whether we separate…

Oleksandr Usyk won his heavyweight championship rematch against Tyson Fury by unanimous decision overnight on Saturday to stay unbeaten across two divisions and cement his place among the greats. The Ukrainian, who forced the pace and repeatedly tagged Fury with…