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By: Staff Reporter At Ndiyona Combined School in Kavango East Region, classrooms are overcrowded, with about 65 learners per class. Secondary learners at the same school attend classes in the afternoons due to space shortages, prompting plans to open a new project school next year to ease the congestion. There was revealed during a visit this week by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations, and Community Development […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A 53-year-old man and his alleged 41-year partner were arrested in Henties Bay on Thursday after police discovered a large quantity of drugs valued at N$618 910. According to Erongo police, the suspects were arrested at house Erf number 500, Libertina Amadhila Street in Henties Bay, following a tip-off. Subsequently, an undercover operation was launched, leading to the discovery of the illegal substances. The drugs confiscated include 8 821 grams […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Construction of the teachers’ accommodation at Sanjo Senior Secondary School in Bukalo, Zambezi Region, has remained incomplete for 14 years since it began in 2012. Despite the initial commencement of works, construction came to a complete halt and has not resumed to date, forcing teachers to commute daily from Katima Mulilo, located several kilometres away. This situation was uncovered by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, […]

The Bank of Namibia’s Monetary Policy Committee is expected to announce its latest interest rate decision today. With the repo rate at 6.75% and South Africa’s at 7.25%, economists say the move could influence inflation and currency stability. Cirrus Capital’s Robert McGregor provided his outlook before the announcement. play_arrow All Eyes on Bank of Namibia’s Interest Rate Announcement Leonard Witbeen   The post All Eyes on Bank of Namibia’s Interest […]

Regional analysts are calling for urgent SADC intervention as Madagascar’s political tensions worsen. They warn that without immediate dialogue and a transitional framework, instability could spread across southern Africa. Local public policy analyst Dr. Marius Kudumo described the situation as critical:  play_arrow SADC Urged by local analyst to Act as Madagascar’s Political Crisis Deepens Leonard Witbeen Meanwhile, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has voiced Namibia’s serious concern over the escalating political crisis […]

  Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani has raised concerns over the proposed Public Enterprises Governance Amendment Bill, warning it could erode good governance and deter investors. The bill would grant the Prime Minister broad powers over state-owned enterprises, including authority over appointments and budget allocations. Venaani cautioned that such powers risk politicizing public institutions and weakening their independence. play_arrow PDM’s Venaani warns Public Enterprises bill could undermine governance […]

The Basic Income Grant Coalition has voiced deep disappointment with the Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to implement a universal basic income grant or expand social grants as promised in its election manifesto. Coalition activist Rinaani Musutua highlighted the struggles of 1.6 million Namibians who face daily hardship just to secure a decent meal, warning that poverty, unemployment, and inequality remain persistent decades after independence. Musutua expressed frustration that the government […]

The Basic Income Grant Coalition has voiced strong disappointment with the Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to implement a universal basic income grant or expand social grants as promised in its election manifesto. Coalition activist Rinaani Musutua said the government continues to ignore the plight of 1.6 million citizens who struggle daily to afford a decent meal, while poverty, unemployment, and inequality remain unresolved decades after independence.    play_arrow Basic Income […]

(Photo credit: @NamPresidency/X) MultiChoice has launched a new documentary, ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics,’ celebrating the life and public service of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Produced in collaboration with Joe Vision Production House, the film follows Nandi-Ndaitwah’s journey from her early years to her rise in politics, highlighting her contributions to Namibia’s national development and public service. The documentary will be publicly available on 29 October, coinciding with the President’s birthday, […]