The information ministry says it is not considering investigating NBC, despite concerns over executive bonuses and a costly vehicle purchase. This comes after the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) splurged N$5.4 million on executive bonuses and N$1.9 million on a vehicle…

The Bank of Namibia (BoN) yesterday launched a once-off N$60 banknote in commemoration of former president Hage Geingob. The note will be circulated to the public in two weeks. The picture of Geingob holding a trophy, found on the back…

Roads Contractor Company (RCC) acting chief executive officer Dasius Nelumbu allegedly hand-picked the Ondonga and Oukwanyama traditional authorities for a road maintenance tender worth N$6 million. The two authorities were awarded the tender despite not having the capacity to carry…

“If he didn’t drop me off, he would still be alive.” This is what Jakua Katjiruru told The Namibian after flash floods claimed the life of his cousin, Uaavi Kavezepa, in Windhoek on Monday evening. Kavezepa (33) died after the…

Swapo vice president and president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah will take over as the first female president of the party after 65 years at the Swapo congress this weekend. Nandi-Ndaitwah was endorsed last month by the party’s central committee, the highest decision-making…

President Nangolo Mbumba, Heroes’ Acre, Windhoek, 1 March 2025 We have gathered on these hallowed grounds, the final resting place of Namibia’s heroes and heroines, to lay to rest a most distinguished son of the soil, a giant among leaders…

Speech by minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus at the 12th Annual SAPOA Postal Forum, Windhoek, Namibia, 5 March 2025 I am privileged to join you today at the 12th Annual SAPOA Postal Forum, an event that serves…

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) and Landless People’s Movement (LPM) are withdrawing their legal challenge of the outcome of Namibia’s 2024 National Assembly election. Lawyers representing the two parties informed the Electoral Court of the withdrawal of their legal…

The //Kharas Regional Council has agreed to reinstate Swapo councillors Lazarus Nangolo, Susan Ndjaleka and Taimy Kanyemba with salaries. A joint status report issued by the High Court on 21 February says the parties reached a partial agreement on 18…

Negotiations over reparations for the 1904 to 1908 genocide are currently in limbo due to uncertainty over Germany’s new government. German ambassador to Namibia Thorsten Hutter this week said he does not know which way negotiations will go. This is…

Namibians who have lost cattle due to human-wildlife conflict will now be paid N$3 000 more in compensation. The payment for cattle loss under the human-wildlife conflict self-reliance scheme will be adjusted from N$5 000 to N$8 000 from 1…

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) members of parliament (MPs) have raised concerns over the new ombudsman bill, questioning its independence and the president’s role in appointing the ombudsman. PDM MP Inna Hengari says the president is cited as the appointer of…