A planned protest demanding justice for Ingrid Maasdorp (5), who was raped and murdered at Okahandja last month, has been postponed to make way for the town’s upcoming 2025 Okahandja Tourism and Trade Expo. Okahandja mayor Beatrice Kotungondo says the…

National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) president Esther Muinjangue yesterday confirmed that she has notified the party of her intention to resign as party leader. Muinjangue said this just after Joseph Kauandenge on Wednesday announced that he has resigned from the…

A former senior government official warns that merging Namibia’s agriculture, land reform and fisheries ministries could be a “recipe for disaster” for the sectors that contributed N$87 billion to the country’s gross domestic product (GDP) in the past five years.…

Minister Mac Hengari shall remain innocent until proven otherwise. If he escapes all 11 accusations, now under investigation, made against him by a woman alleging they had had sexual relations since she was a 15-year-old, even better for him. But…

The government is set to start afresh on developing a stadium at Opuwo – 12 years after selling sport grounds there to businessman Erastus ‘Chicco’ Shapumba for N$1.3 million. Shapumba subsequently sold the same arena for N$5 million without value…

Swanu of Namibia leader Evilastus Kaaronda says the public outcry for ethical and political accountability regarding 11 serious allegations warrants those involved stepping aside during investigations. This comes as minister of agriculture, fisheries, water and land reform Mac Hengari is…

Featuring photographs and video stills made over more than a decade, ‘The Distance Within’ reflects on Nicola Brandt’s German and Namibian heritage and deconstructs established ways of seeing Namibia. In ‘The Distance Within’, Brandt travelled the country extensively, documenting landscapes…

Namibia’s sovereign credit rating has remained stable and positive, according to Moody’s and Fitch ratings. Moody’s rated Namibia with a B1 earlier this month. This positive rating comes from the prospect of hydrocarbon and renewable energy resource developments. Additionally, Moody…

An alarming increase in violent crime has left many Namibians feeling vulnerable and fearful in their own homes. The recent brutal murder of a family of six at Usakos has intensified this fear and ignited an outcry for effective leadership…

Kunene governor Vipuakuje Muharukua says the decision by the Opuwo Town Council to sell a state-owned stadium was selfish. The ministry of education, innovation youth, sport, arts and culture announced plans to construct a new stadium in the Kunene region…

In a meaningful gesture of partnership in nature conservation and empowering communities, Gondwana Collection recently donated three vehicles to the three Palmwag conservancies: Sesfontein, Anabeb, and Torra at a ceremony held at Palmwag Lodge and Campsite. This donation marks another…

It was reported this week that Job Amupanda was considering laying a formal complaint with the media ombudsman over a political cartoon that portrayed him as “sleeping”. The Affirmative Repositioning member of parliament contends that the cartoon does not fairly…