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With N$150,000 support from Santam Namibia, Miss Namibia 2024, Prisca Anyolo, unveiled a climate-smart food project in Dordabis. The program is designed to combat hunger, promote self-reliance, and provide skills and economic empowerment. Anyolo noted the project’s goal is to help communities move beyond dependence on food aid toward sustainable food systems. Santam CEO is Franco Feris. play_arrow Dordabis Community Benefits from Climate-Smart Food Initiative Leonard Witbeen For the full […]

The High Court has ruled in favour of the Communications Regulatory Authority, invalidating a clause in a 2012 fibre lease agreement between NamPower, MTC, and Telecom Namibia. The clause had given operators exclusive access to NamPower’s dark fibre with automatic renewal. Mufaro Nesongano, Executive for Communication and Consumer Relations at CRAN, said the decision supports fair competition in the telecom sector. play_arrow Court Rules Against Exclusive Fibre Deal Leonard Witbeen […]

Photo: National Paralympic Committee https://namparalympics.org.na/ The National Paralympic Committee athletes arrived in New Delhi, India, on Monday to begin training ahead of the 2025 World Para Athletics Championships. The championships will run from 27 September to 5 October at the Jawaharlal Nehru Stadium. Team manager T’Neil Young said the athletes are prepared for the competition and encouraged Namibians to rally behind them. play_arrow Paralympic-Petrus Tonata Kadhila The post Paralympic team […]

The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has opened a three-day cancer genomics conference in Windhoek, running from 24 to 26 September. Under the theme “Harnessing Functional Genomics in Cancer Research: Opportunities for Diagnosis and Treatment,” the event brings together international experts, local clinicians, researchers, and policymakers to explore the role of genomics in improving cancer diagnosis and treatment across Africa. Professor Lamech Mwapagha, from NUST’s Department of Biology, […]

Blood sugar levels test (Photo: www.eyeqindia.com) The Ophthalmological Society of South Africa has raised concern over the increasing number of people in their 30s and 40s developing Type 2 diabetes, which heightens the risk of cataracts. Society representative Mpopi Lenake said research shows lifestyle factors such as obesity, smoking, long-term exposure to ultraviolet rays without sunglasses, and poor diets are driving the trend. Separately, renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume echoed […]

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The recent appointment of ambassadors has sparked public criticism, with concerns raised about inclusivity and fairness in the foreign service. Some critics argue that several of the diplomats are “recycled” from previous postings, while others highlight a lack of diversity, alleging that many appointees come from the same tribe. These claims have ignited debate on whether Namibia’s foreign representation reflects the country’s full social fabric. Senior Research Associate at the […]

By: Staff Reporter The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has recruited and trained 210 polling officials in preparation of the Outapi Constituency by-election. ECN spokesperson Mulauli Siluka confirmed this on Tuesday. “These officials will be deployed at 40 fixed and four mobile polling stations. The training took place in Outapi from 21 to 25th September. This by-election is set for 29 September this year, in accordance with law, after the […]

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has launched an awareness campaign in Otjimbingwe to educate residents about the upcoming electronic identity (EID) system, which is scheduled to be implemented in July 2026. The initiative aims to prepare communities for the new system, which is expected to cut queues, protect personal data, reduce fraud, and save costs. More awareness sessions will follow across the country to ensure citizens […]