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By: Ludorf Iyambo Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) shadow minister of gender equality and child welfare, Lillian Lutuhezi, has criticised President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for appointing former Minister Mac Hengari despite ongoing criminal investigations. Lutuhezi said Nandi-Ndaitwah’s decision either shows a disregard for the safety of women or catastrophic incompetence in the vetting process. “If the President was aware, it constitutes an unimaginable breach of public trust. If she was not, […]

Namcor filling station in Soweto, Katutura Five armed robbers targeted the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) filling station in Soweto, Katutura on Monday morning, making off with approximately N$100,000. While the criminals managed to escape in a getaway vehicle, police quickly apprehended one suspect at the scene. Namcor’s Manager of Marketing, Communication, and Public Relations, Paulo Coelho, shared an update on the incident. Manager of Marketing, Communication, and Public […]

  President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appointed Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Dr. Emma Kantema, to head a special Task Force following the tragic killings of three minors in Okahandja. Providing an update on government efforts, Dr. Kantema announced a series of safety, security, and psychosocial support measures aimed at restoring stability in the community and ensuring the protection of learners and residents. Minister of Gender Equality and Child […]

State House, Auasblick President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has relieved Mac-Albert Hengari, the Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land Reform, from his position, effective 23 April 2025. The decision comes in the wake of mounting criminal charges against Hengari, who was arrested on Saturday in Windhoek. In a statement issued on Sunday, the Office of the President confirmed Hengari’s termination, explaining that the minister had failed to submit his resignation as […]

By: Envaalde Matheus President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed TotalEnergies’ plan to invest in the country’s energy sector. CEO Patrick Pouyanné asked Nandi-Ndaitwah to start formal discussions on large-scale oil, gas, and renewable energy projects. The President’s State of the Nation Address on Thursday emphasised the importance of foreign investment in driving national progress. Nandi-Ndaitwah described the TotalEnergies plan as timely and aligned with the nation’s development goals. “The sector in […]

Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy building Motorists can breathe a sigh of relief after the Ministry of Industries, Mines, and Energy announced that fuel prices will remain unchanged for May 2025. Following its monthly fuel price review, the Ministry recorded over-recoveries of 13.36 cents per litre for petrol, 17.39 cents per litre for diesel 50ppm, and 25.83 cents per litre for diesel 10ppm. These over-recoveries have enabled the Ministry […]

(Contributed Photo) By: Jackson Kunatela Two people died on Saturday after being struck by lightning in Zambezi Region. A Zambian man, identified as Musipili Katembo, died on the spot, while Katenda Ednar succumbed to her injuries at home after being discharged from the hospital. According to the police incident report, Katembo had brought water to three people sitting under a tree when it started to rain. After placing the water […]