The Namibia Genetics Auction recorded an 84% clearance rate after 58 of 69 lots were sold at a recent auction held in Windhoek. The auction is a premier annual event, held in April, May and August in Windhoek, offering high-quality,…

The NMT Media Foundation says despite Namibia having one of the strongest constitutional frameworks for media freedom on the continent, press freedom remains “unfinished business”. In a statement issued on 30 April, executive director Zoé Titus says Namibia’s media environment…

Namibia has ranked 23rd out of 180 countries globally and second in Africa in press freedom. This is according to the 2026 World Press Freedom Index released by Reporters Without Borders (RSF). The latest index shows Namibia rising from 28th…

Opposition leaders have blasted what they term “jobs for comrades” from those associated with certain political parties. They say the practice undermines fair and merit-based employment. Popular Democratic Movement secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe says there is growing concern around both…

The agriculture ministry has dissmised claims about a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak following confusion triggered by a media realease issued by Windhoek Gymnasium. This was said in a media statement issued on Tuesday by Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and…

The Public Service Commission’s (PSC) decision to retain 16 officials over the age of 60 due to their specialised skills has drawn sharp criticism regarding political patronage and stagnant youth employment. PSC chairperson Patrick Nandago yesterday said the decision was…

The Public Service Commission (PSC) is tackling 72 complaints and various misconduct appeals while urging government institutions to improve transparency and speed up information submissions. Most of these cases are linked to recruitment processes, showing ongoing administrative challenges within government…

Five years after the rollout of the Advanced Subsidiary (AS) curriculum, countrywide performance remains below its 2021 peak, with the education ministry confirming the curriculum will undergo a review in line with its established cycle. This comes as the percentage…

Namibia’s public service workforce increased by 3.9% during the 2024/25 financial year, rising from 110 002 employees to 114 304. This is despite ongoing structural and capacity challenges within the government. Public Service Commission of Namibia chairperson Patrick Nandago on…

Swapo’s inauguration of its national headquarters in Windhoek yesterday was overshadowed by protest posters erected by a group of former refugees repatriated in 1989, who are demanding access to alleged funds linked to their return. The group, which has been…

The government says it will not change existing trading hours for sport bars despite football lovers calling for an extension during the Fifa World Cup set for June. World Cup football matches are scheduled to kick off at 03h00 and…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah this week continued her engagement with Namibia’s fisheries sector with site visits to Pereira Fishing Co and Seawork Fish Processors at Walvis Bay. She was briefed on operations across the value chain, from harvesting to processing and…