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  Tjipura Tjipura from Namibia United Youth (NUY), an umbrella body for youth-led organisations, has called on Namibian youth to take charge of the country’s development trajectory by critically engaging with the newly launched National Development Plan 6 (NDP 6). Speaking ahead of a virtual youth dialogue set for  today, 24 July at 2pm, Tjipura said it is essential for young people to examine whether NDP 6 reflects their lived […]

By: Staff Reporter A 34-year-old male teacher on Tuesday was found deceased in a bush area near Elia Weyulu Combined School in Okongo, Ohangwena Region. The Regional Crime Investigation Coordinator Deputy Commissioner Melanie Mbuuru said the learners discovered the body by 07:35, who the alerted neighbours. Mbuuru said the neighbors then notified the police. She stated that no foul play is suspected and that no suicide was found. The body […]

By: Taati Niilenge Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes on Monday visited the Walvis Bay Child and Family Center, where he acknowledged a title deed donation of four erven to the center by the municipality of Walvis Bay. The donation will pave the way for the construction of a new centre in the Meersig suburb, with improved facilities that will more effectively support education, therapy, training, livelihood development and psychosocial interventions […]

Miss Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartboi Windhoek, Namibia – Johanna Swartbooi, who was recently crowned Miss Namibia 2025, has become the center of heated debate following her win, with mixed reactions surfacing on social media. While many Namibians celebrated her historic achievement, others questioned her suitability for the crown, triggering a wider national conversation about representation, diversity, and national pride. The online criticism has only managed to draw attention to longstanding […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) leader Epafras Mukwiilongo is engaged in a heated online exchange, accusing SWAPO Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa of being an enemy of local businesses. In a WhatsApp group named Okutsa Nodhikwa, Mukwiilongo shared a voice note claiming Shaningwa enables foreign businesses to operate the country, leading to local businesses to collapse due to the influx of foreign-owned enterprises—specifically Chinese, Indian, and Zimbabwean. “Shaningwa is […]

  The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) has concluded a high-level workshop in Windhoek to evaluate the country’s current telecommunications infrastructure sharing framework. The workshop brought together regulators, service providers, and key stakeholders to discuss a Regulatory Impact Assessment (RIA) report commissioned by CRAN in partnership with the International Telecommunication Union (ITU). The aim is to promote fair access to network infrastructure, reduce duplication of resources, and enhance connectivity […]

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Windhoek, Namibia — President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah delivered her national address this week, marking her first 100 days in office, outlining early achievements and future policy priorities. Yet, opposition leader Immaneul Nashinge of the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) dismissed the speech on Monday as familiar rhetoric lacking real impact. He criticised the administration’s ambiguity on matters such as unemployment, healthcare, agriculture, and economic reform, warning that sound bites […]

The local car market saw a sharp rebound in June 2025, posting 1,313 units sold — a 29.9% jump from May and 32.2% higher than June 2024. According to Simonis Storm economist Almandro Jansen, the strong performance signals rising consumer confidence and an improved economic environment, making it the second-best month for sales this year. play_arrow Vehicle Sales Surge in June  Leonard Witbeen Views: 5The post Vehicle Sales Surge in […]

The Communications Regulatory Authority says it’s prioritizing regulatory effectiveness to ensure a safer and more sustainable digital space. As part of this drive, CRAN is promoting a responsible electronic waste disposal plan to protect public health, the environment, and support the digital economy, says spokesperson Jairus Kapenda. play_arrow CRAN Pushes for Safer Digital Future Leonard Witbeen Views: 5The post CRAN Pushes for Safer Digital Future first appeared on Future Media […]