A spate of child deaths and abuse cases across Namibia has sparked public outrage and renewed calls for justice, safety measures and government accountability. Two weeks ago, a fire claimed the lives of two children in Windhoek’s One Nation informal…

The woman (21) in the rape case involving agriculture minister Mac Hengari has been placed under police protection amid ongoing investigations and public scrutiny. Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo confirmed this to Desert FM on Thursday. He said investigations into…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she will get rid of underperforming public office-bearers. She said this during a recent visit to a centre for flood victims at Etunda in the Omusati region. The president said she would use the powers given…

THE central bank Bank and Namibia’s financial watchdog are set to release their financial stability report for this year, detailing the resilience of Namibia’s financial system amid global economic shifts. The Bank of Namibia, in collaboration with the Namibia Financial…

Bank account records and investment agreements obtained during an investigation of an alleged fraudulent investment scheme involving about N$4.3 million may be used as evidence in a trial in the Windhoek High Court, a judge has ruled. Judge Naomi Shivute…

During the 2023/24 financial year, the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) spent approximately N$15 million on maintenance activities in the //Kharas region. Places such as Keetmanshoop, Lüderitz and Bethanie are experiencing intermittent water disruptions due to pipe breaks or breakdowns at…

Rules for the protection of pupils are contained in the Basic Education Act of 2020, regulations set out under that act and the recently issued Code of Conduct for the Teaching Service. This column summarises the key rules in the…

In an era of increasing interconnectedness and interdependence, geopolitical risks have a critical influence on global perspectives and decision-making processes. The Namibian government must proactively plan for the consequences of geopolitical risks to safeguard its national interests and economic stability.…

Swapo has been struggling to deal with pressing bread-and-butter issues, such as housing, unemployment and eradicating poverty, analysts say as the party celebrated its 65th anniversary this weekend. Political commentator Erika Thomas says these issues, the provision of quality healthcare,…

Landless People’s Movement (LPM) parliamentarian Utaara Mootu says she is “humbled and honoured” to have been elected as deputy chairperson of the parliamentary standing committee on international relations, defence and security. She deputises former Otjozondjupa governor-turned-lawmaker James Uerikua. “This moment…

Minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Mac Hengari is under police investigation on 11 criminal charges, including rape and kidnapping, with the alleged victim currently under police protection due to suicidal thoughts. National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna…

The long-term insurance industry has made a profit of N$1.6 billion in the last three months. This is more than double compared to the previous three months and also compared to the whole year before. According to the Namibia Financial…