Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has urged those in queues waiting to cast their votes to remain patient despite delays. “The process was smooth for me, I urge everyone to come out and cast their vote,” she said. She said this…

Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her government will change policies to ensure Namibians benefit from the country’s natural resources, like the oil and gas discoveries. Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government will take a balanced approach to ensure investors can make a…

The United States (US) Embassy in Namibia has advised its citizens in the country to avoid large crowds, as demonstrations may occur. This notice was issued on the embassy’s social media accounts ahead of Namibia’s presidential and National Assembly elections…

Party representatives at the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) headquarters have expressed a lack of confidence in the commission following the continued issuance of new voter’s cards instead of duplicates on Tuesday. A scuffle broke out between party representatives and…

The family members of an alleged murder victim say they are traumatised after the accused were granted bail in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court in Katutura on 31 October. Gideon Kalume (34), speaking on his late brother’s killing, in which a…

… analyst labels move as politics of the belly Swapo’s prodigal son and Affirmative Repositioning (AR) co-founder Dimbulukeni Nauyoma says he doesn’t care to listen to “street pedestrians” who have labelled him a sell-out. Nauyoma rejoined Swapo yesterday after the,…

National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) self-proclaimed faction leader Barry Rukoro says his party, together with Swanu of Namibia, are demanding justice for the 1904 to 1908 genocide. Rukoro said this during Nudo’s star rally on Saturday. “Nudo and its partners…

National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) self-proclaimed leader Barry Rukoro officially announced a partnership between Nudo and Swanu of Namibia. This was revealed during Swanu’s star rally in Windhoek on Saturday. “We join hands in a powerful partnership to bring real…

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani on Sunday said his party has experience in holding the government accountable. “There is no other political party in Namibia that has the legislative record, experience, maturity, and holding the government to account,”…

Swapo’s presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has taken a swipe at Namibians travelling abroad for medical treatment. “We can do every treatment again . . . Those who are going out, it’s a choice. “It’s not because they are not specialised…

Affirmative Repositioning (AR) co-founder Dimbulukeni Nauyoma is rejoining Swapo. He was set to be welcomed back to the party by Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa on Sunday at its final rally before Wednesday’s elections. Nauyoma told The Namibian last September…

A third year political science student allegedly held an examination officer at the University of Namibia’s (Unam) main campus in Windhoek at gunpoint on Monday. Unam spokesperson Simon Namesho yesterday confirmed the incident, saying they are treating the matter with…