Former Senegalese president Macky Sall has been nominated as Africa’s candidate for the United Nations’ secretary general position. The position will become vacant on 1 January 2027, when the five-year term of the current secretary general, António Guterres, ends. Guterres…

Who Protects Private Healthcare Workers Under Psemas Reforms? • AMUNYELA SIGFRIED While the intention to strengthen public healthcare is important, we must also consider the unintended consequences for private healthcare workers. Private laboratories, medical practices, and private hospitals depend significantly…

In December last year, the Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) clarified that goods imported from countries such as China attract customs fees of 45% plus an import tax of 16.5%, totalling 61.5%. Below, the agency explains what this means. Why is…

The annual scramble for school placements in South Africa is forcing many families to rethink their approach to education. With uncertainty often stretching well into the first term, the lack of a desk can be particularly disruptive for younger children…

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is denying that the High Court has granted a default judgement for the payment of N$14 million against the minister of health. The denial is contained in a media statement issued by the…

. . . as eighth parliament opens third session On this hot summer’s Tuesday in February, the parly gates look more like pearly gates as the Namibian public is treated to a ‘heavenly’ parade. It is way beyond the spectacle…

Fuel prices in Namibia will decrease by N$1 per litre of petrol and 50 cents per litre of diesel on 4 February. Fuel prices will decrease after over-recoveries of N$1.27 per litre of petrol, 80 cents per litre of 50ppm…

The Oshana police have opposed bail for Ondangwa-based medical doctor Fillemon Nakanduungile (39), alleging that he attempted to bribe a complainant in a fraud case involving suspected gang leader Abner Mateus. Detective chief inspector Antonius Gabriel told the Ondangwa Magistrate’s…

Hardap governor Riaan McNab says he aims to bolster food security and industrial growth through unified leadership and the implementation of key developmental projects across the region in 2026. • What were the last three things you spent money on?…

Everything has its own way of working itself out,” says former Walvis Bay Urban councillor Deriou Benson as he reflects on 2025. • What were the last three things you spent money on? Coffee at Slowtown, ice cream for my…

As 2025 draws to a close, The Namibian reached out to leaders, changemakers and key public figures across the government, business and civil society to take stock of the year that was and share their visions for what lies ahead.…

Oranjemund mayor Pankratius Kondjamba reflects on a challenging yet rewarding 2025, highlighting endurance sport, professional growth, and lessons in grit and purpose. • 2025 was? Hectic (from a professional space) but rewarding at building the grit muscle. Anyone working in…