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29 Jul

Not all wounds bleed: The invisible pain of men’s mental health

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Junias VH Shipwilikineni The world is crying softly, almost silently, but the pain is real. Each day, we are losing men to a hidden battle, one that rarely makes the headlines: suicide. Fathers, sons, brothers, and friends are disappearing, not because of war or disease, but because of the weight they carry in silence. These are not loud exits. These are quiet tragedies, unfolding in bedrooms, bathrooms, cars, and workplaces. Their wounds don’t bleed, but they are deep. And too often, they are fatal. From boyhood, males are taught to suppress emotion. They are told to “man up,” not to…

29 Jul

Shanghala requests court to void fishrot case rulings

info_e12wt4csNational NewsShanghala requests court to void fishrot case rulings

Allexer Namundjembo Fishrot accused and former justice minister Sacky Shanghala has filed an application before the High Court to have all rulings made by former acting judge Moses Chinhengo in the fishrot case declared void. Shanghala argues that Chinhengo’s appointment was unconstitutional, which would render all his decisions in the matter invalid. Appearing before Judge Hannelie Prinsloo on Monday, Shanghala submitted that Chinhengo’s appointment did not comply with the constitutional procedures outlined in Article 82 and should therefore be set aside. He claimed that the appointment was made under the wrong sub-article and lacked legal standing from the outset. Shanghala…

29 Jul

SADC parliamentarians push for right to food legislation

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Moses Magadza Parliamentarians from SADC member states have concluded a high-level meeting and training toward transforming food systems and eradicating hunger in Southern Africa with strong commitments to legislative reforms, regional cooperation, and rights-based governance of agrifood systems. Convened from 22 to 24 July 2025, the inaugural meeting of the SADC Parliamentary Alliance on Agrifood Systems, Food Security and Nutrition, coupled with an intensive Subregional Training on Legislating the Right to Adequate Food, brought together lawmakers from Botswana, Eswatini, Lesotho, Namibia, South Africa, Zambia, and Zimbabwe. The SADC Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF) and the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the…

29 Jul

The Financial Sector Must Stop Financing Everyone but Namibians

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When Bank of Namibia Governor Johannes !Gawaxab recently admitted that local ownership and control in our financial sector has reached only 20% against a 25% target set a decade ago, he was not merely stating a statistic, he was laying bare an uncomfortable truth. Namibia’s financial services sector, the backbone of any modern economy, remains far too dependent on and beholden to foreign capital and interests. For ten years, we have tinkered at the edges of transformation. We have introduced localisation quotas, promoted local talent into top management, and celebrated the listing of banks on our stock exchange. Yet beneath this…

29 Jul

Welwitschias prepare for Dubai World Cup qualifier

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The national rugby team, the Welwitschias, are preparaing for the repechage tournament in Dubai, where they aim to qualify for the 2027 Rugby World Cup. Head coach Jacques Burger made the commitment after Namibia's dominant 86-29 victory over the United Arab Emirates (UAE) in Kampala, Uganda. The win secured Namibia's place in the repechage tournament, set for November 2025. The winner will earn a spot in the World Cup. TThe tournament will feature four teams from different continents: Belgium (Europe), Brazil (South America), Canada (North America), and Namibia (Africa). Burger stressed the importance of thorough preparation ahead of…

28 Jul

BREAKING THE CYCLE: A BOLD MOVE FOR HIGH SCHOOL AND VARSITY YOUTH—ALIGN WITH MARKET DEMAND EARLY.

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By Sem Billy David I, _ A Youth leader and Regional Chairperson With graduate unemployment sitting at a shocking 36.9% in this country, it is evident we have an issue within our education system. As young learners and students assessing their high school and university prospects, it is imperative to recognize the myriad methods to shatter the cycle of unemployment and barely employment that so many people their age struggle with. One potential solution could be a daring move that intertwines acquiring specific vocational skills with the cultivation of natural abilities. The potential issue is that no one in current…

28 Jul

Tjihozu Combined School crowned Go Hard or Go Home champions

info_e12wt4csFeatured, SportsTjihozu Combined School crowned Go Hard or Go Home champions

Erasmus Shalihaxwe Tjihozu Combined School from the Kunene region was crowned champions in the men’s football category of the Go Hard or Go Home Tournament last week. Go Hard or Go Home sports director Rauna Haulu said the 2025 tournament aimed to unite young people through sports and build a sense of community. “The 2025 tournament celebrated youthful energy, athleticism, and unity – bringing together learners from various schools in friendly but fierce competition. As we drive toward the year’s end, the atmosphere in our sports community is filled with excitement and gratitude. Following the overwhelming success of the Go…

28 Jul

Pensioner’s missing funds triggers legal threat against Nampost

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja A 75-year-old Katutura woman has taken legal action against the Namibia Post Limited (NamPost), accusing the institution of failing to protect her account from unauthorised transactions totalling more than N$10,000. Petrina Sikeka claims that 12 fraudulent withdrawals were made from her transactional account at the Katutura branch between February and July this year. The funds include her monthly pension of N$1,600 and an additional N$350 orphanage grant for her grandson. Kadhila Amoomo Legal Practitioners, acting on Petrina’s behalf, sent a letter to Nampost chief executive officer Festus Hangula on Friday. The letter states that the client’s account was…

28 Jul

Govt targets 15% local oil share by 2030

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Justicia Shipena In the next five years, the government plans to increase carried participation from 10% to 15%. This goal is outlined in the recently launched sixth National Development Plan (NDP6), which sets 2030 as the deadline. The goal is to empower citizens and local corporations to actively participate in the petroleum sector. The plan also includes goals to produce 150 million barrels of oil equivalent, increase gas production to 130 million standard cubic feet per day, and create 22,800 jobs by 2030. Recent reports show that Namibia collected N$5.96 billion ($309 million) in royalties from mining activities over the…

28 Jul

PWC audit flagged irregularities in Namcor payment arrangements

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja An audit by PricewaterhouseCoopers (PwC) flagged questionable financial practices at Namcor. It highlighted irregular payment arrangements with Enercon Namibia (Pty) Ltd, the company at the centre of a N$53 million fuel supply deal. The audit was presented during the ongoing bail application of former Namcor managing director Immanuel Mulunga and eight others in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. State prosecutor Basson Lilungwe told the court that the PWC audit uncovered accounts exceeding credit limits, unusual balances, and questionable payment terms. The state revealed that Enercon was allowed to accumulate a fuel debt of N$108 million, despite having a formal…