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The Namibian and Desert Radio joined forces with Round Table Namibia on Friday in an effort to support the less privileged. The initiative, called ‘Winter Knights’, took place in Windhoek. The Namibian’s chief operations officer, Mark Kissler, says the collaborative effort saw media professionals take to the streets to raise funds to buy the less […]
Zimbabwean president Emmerson Mnangagwa’s outreach to Russia and accusations that the United States is consolidating its military strength in Zambia highlight a growing rift between the neighbouring nations. Diplomatic relations between Zimbabwe and Zambia, historically marked by mutual support, have deteriorated under the leadership of Mnangagwa and president Hakainde Hichilema of Zambia. During a meeting […]
Joseph #Guruseb, the headman of the #Aodaman Traditional Authority, says life was better before Namibia attained independence. He said this during the regional consultations of the Boundaries Delimitation and Demarcation Commission of Namibia at the Khorixas Town Council hall on Tuesday. “I have two pictures – one before independence, and one after independence. There is […]
Namibia, with its expansive and breathtaking landscapes, offers an unparalleled setting for trail running – a sport that unites people from all social classes. In recent years, at Gondwana Collection Namibia, has embraced trail running not just as a sport, but as a communal activity that brings together diverse groups, promotes health, happiness and a […]
Get ready to push your limits amid nature’s raw beauty on 22 June, as the Gondwana Spreetshoogte Challenge invites adventurers and athletes alike to an exhilarating trail run. Whether you stride with determination or dash with fervour, this event promises an unforgettable test of endurance and spirit. The journey begins at Barkhan Dune Retreat, rising […]
Namibia has performed well in this round of the Open Budget Survey, particularly in the areas of transparency and public participation. This was said by Graham Hopwood, the executive director of the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR), at the launch of the Open Budget Survey results in Windhoek on Friday. The survey was conducted […]
The High Court has ordered activist Michael Amushelelo to stop making defamatory statements about Namibian Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo. In terms of an order given by acting judge Collins Parker in the Windhoek High Court on Wednesday, Amushelelo is restrained from making any further publications or utterances, both oral and in writing, about Shikongo […]
Former Roads Contractor Company (RCC) chief executive Kelly Nghixulifwa, who was found guilty on a count of fraud and three charges under the Anti-Corruption Act this week, will be sentenced at the end of July. Nghixulifwa and a co-accused, Hafeni Nghinamwaami, who was convicted of fraud on Monday, will be sentenced on 30 July, judge […]
Labour researcher and social justice activist Herbert Jauch says farmers who refuse to welcome the N$18 minimum wage proposed by the government are arrogant. He says the minimum wage is based on a tripartite commission comprising employer organisations, trade unions and government officials. His comments follow the Agricultural Employers Association (AEA) releasing a statement this […]
The National Assembly was four lawmakers short of meeting the 29-member quorum leading to the adjournment of the sitting yesterday. Speaker Peter Katjavivi suspended the almost empty house, describing it as unusual. “This is so unusual … we need four more [to reach a quorum]. Given that, I have to adjourn the house,” he said. […]