The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is challenging the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) for tampering with ballots. IPC secretary Christine !Auchamus said in a letter to the ECN on Tuesday that it was informed of various ECN presiding officers…

President Nangolo Mumba says the Chief Hosea Kutako Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine can promote cultural tourism in the Omaheke region. Mbumba was speaking at the inauguration of the museum at Tsoasis in the Omaheke region yesterday. “I urge the…

Having previously found himself on the streets after a divorce, today Charles Sawyers (55) helps feed over 540 homeless Namibians every month. Sawyers says he turned to alcohol after the end of his marriage, which saw him sleeping rough under…

Namvotes24 changed the game in terms of how Namibians accessed timely and relevant results during the 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections. The online platform achieved significant success, becoming a primary reference point during the recent national polls, but who…

Although he may have hung up his judge’s gown, justice Dave Smuts says he will still be an active participant in Namibia’s legal system and is looking forward to advocating against injustice and inequality. Smuts was speaking to Desert FM…

The Office of the President has announced the need to rename the Office of the First Lady to the Office of the First Spouse. This is aimed at promoting inclusivity. This comes after president-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s husband, Denga Ndaitwah, is…

Swapo’s loss of 26 National Assembly seats since 2014 has sparked debate: Could the ruling party lose control of the lawmaking house by 2029? The party maintained its grip on power after this year’s presidential and National Assembly elections with…

Windhoek elderly enjoy Christmas party The Donkerhoek Social Club hosted its annual Christmas lunch to give back to the elderly community on Saturday. The lunch was held at the Windhoek Country Club and Resort and also involved a tour around…

ELECTORAL Commission of Namibia (ECN) chairperson Elsie Nghikembua says there is not a budget plan for a re-election. This comes after opposition political parties on Sunday said they plan to challenge election results. “We are not announcing the results with…

Uakaa Hamibira from the Osona Military Base is one of many Namibians who were not able to exercise their democratic right to vote due to a lack of ballot papers. “We didn’t get a chance to vote since the ballot…

Whether it’s arriving at the polling station with a friend, a book to pass the time, or making money, Namibians were keeping busy amid the slow pace of the voting process. Penomahafo Petrus (18) says she decided to sell ice…

Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa was forced on Thursday to convene a meeting with ministry of health senior officials to find a lasting solution to the issue of medical interns. The meeting comes after the intern doctors took to the…