On 12 June 2026, The Namibian published a report titled “ACC probes Keetmans municipality over N$3.4 million deal”. We would like to clarify that Bellatrix SME Finance was not a party to the tender process, nor a recipient of the…

A Decision by the Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) to cancel a competitive tender to erect a veterinary cordon fence at a cost of N$126 million as Namibia seeks to combat foot-and-mouth disease has raised more than a few…

Cabinet’s decision to involve itself in cancelling a N$40 million technology tender initially awarded to a US company could set a dangerous precedent – allowing politicians to meddle in tenders whenever they feel like it. The agriculture ministry awarded American…

Several members of parliament have been criss-crossing the country in recent weeks as part of oversight programmes, including questioning town council leaders on how public funds are used. It’s good to see lawmakers being on the ground.  While grassroot visits…

The Namibian published an article in its print edition of 14 November 2024, and a related article on its website on 16 November 2024, titled “New Era revokes Musariri’s appointment.” As a result, we wish to clarify that New Era…

Two weeks ago, Namibian Catholic bishops expressed alarm over a growing mental health crisis, describing it as “often-hidden suffering” that reaches into families countrywide. In a pastoral letter signed by archbishop Liborius Nashenda, they warned that stigma is making the…