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‘Apartheid fought communism, not Swapo’ – Mudge
23 Feb

‘Apartheid fought communism, not Swapo’ – Mudge

National News
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The president of the Republican Party (RP), Henk Mudge recently claimed that the apartheid South African government did not fight Swapo during Namibia’s liberation struggle but opposed the communist system Swapo leader Sam Nujoma aimed to implement. Mudge made these remarks during an interview with Hennock TV, an online show focusing on African politics, culture, and the environment.  “Nujoma made a lot of mistakes before and after independence. Some of those mistakes included allowing himself and other Swapo leaders to be influenced by communist countries like Cuba, Russia, China, and East Germany during the liberation struggle,” Mudge said.…
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Nujoma praised for prioritizing food security
23 Feb

Nujoma praised for prioritizing food security

Featured, National News
Allexer Namundjembo During the state memorial service in Rundu, President Nangolo Mbumba honoured Founding President Sam Nujoma for recognizing that independence without food security was meaningless.  In a speech delivered on his behalf by the minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security, Dr Albert Kawana at the Rundu Sports Stadium, Nujoma's focus on green schemes in the Kavango regions to boost agriculture was lauded. "Our Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation had a passion for agriculture. He realized that independence without food security was meaningless. It is against this background that one of the most visited regions…
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Namport pays tribute to a visionary leader
23 Feb

Namport pays tribute to a visionary leader

National News
Niël Terblanché The Namibian Ports Authority (Namport) paid homage to the late Founding President, Sam Nujoma, in a solemn memorial ceremony held in Walvis Bay on Friday. Speaking at the event, Namport’s chief executive officer, Andrew Kanime, reflected on Nujoma’s enduring legacy, describing him as a visionary leader whose sacrifices paved the way for Namibia’s independence and economic growth. Kanime opened his tribute by acknowledging Nujoma’s profound impact on Namibia and said that the gathering was a testament to the influence Nujoma had on all Namibians, regardless of whether they were born before or after independence. Reflecting on Nujoma’s journey…
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Walvis Bay community honours legacy of Founding President
23 Feb

Walvis Bay community honours legacy of Founding President

National News
Niël Terblanché The streets of Walvis Bay were lined with spectators on Saturday morning as the community united in a warm tribute to the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. A motorcade procession travelled through Kuisebmond, the central business district, and Narraville, honouring the legacy of the revolutionary leader who played a fundamental role in Namibia’s eventual independence. The tribute began with a briefing of police officers to ensure that the event proceeded smoothly and in an orderly manner. Residents and officials alike adhered to directives, allowing the motorcade to pass seamlessly through the town. The atmosphere was one of deep…
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23 Feb

No progress for small agro-processors despite trade deals

Observer Money
Hertta-Maria Amutenja  Despite preferential trade agreements, Namibian micro, small, and medium enterprises (MSMEs) in agro-processing continue to struggle with barriers that limit their market access and growth. The Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB) has found that small businesses can't fully benefit from these trade agreements because of problems with infrastructure, strict rules for following them, and a lack of money. Titus Shivute, marketing and corporate communication manager of the NIPDB highlighted the opportunities available under agreements such as the Southern African Development Community (SADC) Protocol on Trade, the Economic Partnership Agreement (EPA) with the European Union, and the…
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Brave Gladiators eye WAFCON qualifier
23 Feb

Brave Gladiators eye WAFCON qualifier

Sports
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Brave Gladiators, Namibia’s senior women’s football team, are preparing for the second leg of their 2026 Women’s Africa Cup of Nations (WAFCON) qualifier against Eswatini. Namibia secured a 3-0 victory in the first leg, played in Eswatini, and the second leg is scheduled for Tuesday, 25 February, at the Dobsonville Stadium in Johannesburg, South Africa. Namibia is using Johannesburg as its home ground due to the lack of a CAF-accredited stadium in the country. Head coach Woody Jacobs emphasised that despite the comfortable win in the first leg, the team will not take the second match lightly.…
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CoW  donates food to flood victims
23 Feb

CoW  donates food to flood victims

National News
Mallex Shipanga  The City of Windhoek (CoW) has donated 200 food parcels worth N$100 000 to support flood-affected families relocated from Otjomuise, Farm 508 in Goreangab area. Each household received two litres of cooking oil, 410 grams of canned fish, 500 grams of macaroni, five kilograms of maize meal, five kilograms of rice, and five kilograms of white sugar. The donations were made through the Windhoek Resident Mayoral Trust. The chairperson of the Windhoek Resident Mayoral Trust, Toucy Tjijombo, explained why the Trust decided to assist flood victims specifically. “Unfortunately, there happen to be flood victims from Otjomuise relocated here…
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Severe weather threatens Nujoma memorial events
20 Feb

Severe weather threatens Nujoma memorial events

Main
Niël Terblanché Looming adverse weather conditions threaten to disrupt these commemorations, particularly in the northern regions of the country at the time when the mortal remains of Founding President Sam Nujoma started a tour of seven regions to allow Namibians in rural areas to pay their final respects. A series of regional memorial services have been organized to honour Nujoma’s legacy.  The Namibian Meteorological Service (NMS), in collaboration with the Office of the Prime Minister, issued a public weather warning on Wednesday. The NMS advisory forecasts moderate to heavy thunderstorms over the coming weekend in the Kavango East, Kavango West,…
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Cybersecurity experts call proactive action after Paratus hack
20 Feb

Cybersecurity experts call proactive action after Paratus hack

National News
Ester Mbathera  IT specialists are now calling for immediate action to strengthen cybersecurity measures across organisations following the recent cyber attack on Paratus Namibia. They took to social media to share their advice with businesses and individuals. Eugene Haingura, an IT expert, said cybersecurity is no longer just an IT issue—it’s a critical part of every organisation’s safety.  “Hackers are always evolving, and they don’t rest. Whether their goal is to disrupt, steal, or ransom data, their intentions are unpredictable and dangerous,” he said. Haingura emphasised the importance of employee awareness, urging companies to provide regular training on recognising phishing…
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Reparations must be informed and driven by quest for communalism
20 Feb

Reparations must be informed and driven by quest for communalism

Opinions
Kae Matundu-Tjiparuro REALISTICALLY, the road towards reparations is a long and hard one because the immediate task now staring the Ovaherero, Ovambanderu and Nama in the face is getting the campaign back on track following its attempted derailment by both the Namibian government and its German counterpart.  With the Joint Declaration (JD), which was made in 2021 after what seemed like ten years of negotiations on reparations, the two governments have come up with nothing more than a bilateral aid package. This, by the standards of genocide and subsequent reparations, cannot and will never come closer to being defined and…
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