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…

Outgoing Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) chief executive Nangula Uaandja reflects on a challenging 2025, her future ambitions, leadership tests and economic opportunities for Namibia in 2026. • 2025 was? Excitingly challenging. We saw a new visionary and…

RMB Namibia chief executive Conrad Dempsey reflects on 2025 as a year of milestones, collaboration, and optimism, while anticipating pivotal developments for the country in 2026. • 2025 was? A year full of milestones. • 2026 will be? A pivotal…

Former first lady Monica Geingos reflects on a transformative 2025, outlines her leadership work, youth-focused projects and priorities, and looks ahead to impactful opportunities in 2026. • 2025 was? The year of redefining the possible, forgiving freely, and fiercely prioritising…

Vice president Lucia Witbooi reflects on her 2025 tenure, highlighting social inclusion, genocide reconciliation, and transformative youth initiatives aimed at fostering national unity and prosperity. • What were the last three things you spent money on? I support the church…

End of an era: Sam Nujoma’s death2025 will be remembered as the year Namibia lost founding president Sam Nujoma. Nujoma, Namibia’s first president after independence, and the man who led the struggle against apartheid under Swapo during the South African…

Independent meteorologist Vilho Ndeunyema says he will be prioritising the acquisition of advanced radar technology and impact-based forecasting to improve weather accuracy and address climate-driven resource scarcity in 2026. • What were the last three things you spent money on?…

Health minister Esperance Luvindao says she aims to achieve 90% medicine stock levels in 2026 through direct procurement, while prioritising quality healthcare and regional decentralisation. The Namibian spoke to her to hear what her aspirations, plans and dreams for next…