info_e12wt4cs

10420 Posts
China’s unwavering stand: Navigating trade war strategies in the global order
24 Mar

China’s unwavering stand: Navigating trade war strategies in the global order

info_e12wt4csOpinions
Josef Kefas Sheehama Given the current state of trade tensions, the executive orders imposed by the United States of America's (USA) new administration are a wake-up call for the global community because they serve as a clear reminder that maintaining economic stability and growth in today's interconnected world requires cooperation and respect for one another in trade policies. The United States' 20% tariff on Chinese imports, which was imposed under the pretext of the fentanyl problem, will lead to supply chain instability and disrupt international trade. The trade war, which challenged international economic standards and put pressure on ties with…
Read More
GRN set to use emergency procurement to rebuild damaged Rehoboth bridge
24 Mar

GRN set to use emergency procurement to rebuild damaged Rehoboth bridge

info_e12wt4csNational News
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The new minister of works and transport, Veikko Nekundi says the government will use emergency procurement to repair the damaged bridge between Windhoek and Rehoboth. He said this on Monday during a visit to the bridge, which was damaged by flooding in the aftermath of heavy rain last week. An emergency route was cleared overnight to allow traffic to pass. Nekundi said he instructed officials in the ministry and the Roads Authority to begin emergency procurement processes immediately, as the situation cannot follow the usual procurement timeline. “For national interest, we cannot go through the normal method of…
Read More
Health ministry enhances radiotherapy services
24 Mar

Health ministry enhances radiotherapy services

info_e12wt4csNational News
Niël Terblanché Cancer patients will henceforth have access to a newly upgraded Cobalt-60 radiotherapy unit at Windhoek Central Hospital, following a N$16 million investment by the Ministry of Health and Social Services. The modernised facility, which includes a new cobalt source and a simulator designed to improve the precision of cancer treatment, was officially inaugurated last week. According to the former health minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, the revamped system marks a major step forward in Namibia’s cancer care capacity. “As the newly refurbished Cobalt-60 radiotherapy system is set into use, it represents a substantial leap forward in cancer radiotherapy treatment…
Read More
NamPol to expand force capacity with 2 000 recruits
24 Mar

NamPol to expand force capacity with 2 000 recruits

info_e12wt4csNational News
Niël Terblanché The Namibian Police will recruit 2 000 cadet constables during the 2025/2026 financial year, with the interview process for selected applicants already completed. This was confirmed by the inspector general of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, during a farewell ceremony for former minister of home affairs, immigration, safety, and security, Albert Kawana, held in Windhoek last week. Shikongo noted that NamPol has successfully secured funding from the central government for officer recruitment over three consecutive years. “In the financial year 2023/2024, a total of 1 063 officers were recruited, while 1 782 cadet constables are currently…
Read More
Power outages disrupt Walvis Bay Water supply again
24 Mar

Power outages disrupt Walvis Bay Water supply again

info_e12wt4csNational News
Niël Terblanché Water supply interruptions in Walvis Bay have continued into this week, with the national utility NamWater confirming a third power outage in the Kuiseb area on Sunday afternoon. In a statement issued on Monday, NamWater’s spokesperson, Lot Ndamanomhata said the latest disruption was due to a broken power cable near High Dune. “Erongo RED isolated the affected section and rerouted power from another substation, restoring electricity to the area at 20:30,” he said. According to Ndamanomhata, once electricity was restored, efforts began to restart the boreholes near High Dune. He, however, added that not all boreholes could be…
Read More
SMEs at risk as BIPA eyes deregistration
24 Mar

SMEs at risk as BIPA eyes deregistration

info_e12wt4csObserver Money
Hertta-Maria Amutenja A recent notice from the Business and Intellectual Property Authority (BIPA) has raised concern within the business community about plans to deregister non-compliant businesses. Marius Nangolo, spokesperson for the Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA), warned that the move could negatively affect small and medium enterprises (SMEs), many of which are already struggling. “There are quite a number of challenges that businesses are facing. One of the key issues is affordability, especially for SMEs. Another challenge is the lengthy registration process, and many businesses do not fully understand the process or the requirements to remain compliant,” Nangolo said. He…
Read More
Brave Warriors keeps World Cup dream alive with Guinea draw
24 Mar

Brave Warriors keeps World Cup dream alive with Guinea draw

info_e12wt4csSports
Erasmus Shalihaxwe The senior national football team, the Brave Warriors, kept their hopes of qualifying for the World Cup alive after a 1–1 draw against Equatorial Guinea on Monday afternoon. Namibia now has 12 points from six games and remains second in Group H, one point behind Tunisia, who lead the group with 13 points and have played one game fewer.  Equatorial Guinea is fourth with seven points, though that could change if the International Federation of Association Football (FIFA) restores the six points deducted earlier in their campaign. The deduction came after the team selected an ineligible player, Emilio…
Read More
Female-led government, a first for Africa
23 Mar

Female-led government, a first for Africa

info_e12wt4csMain
Allexer Namundjembo Namibia has become the first country in Africa where women hold the top three government positions. This followed the swearing-in of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on 21 March as the country’s first female president. She previously served as Namibia’s first female vice president, a role she assumed in February 2024 after Nangolo Mbumba became president following the death of Hage Geingob. Alongside her are Vice President Lucia Witbooi and Speaker of the National Assembly Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila is the first woman to serve as Speaker, while Witbooi is the second woman to become Vice President. Nandi-Ndaitwah has long supported…
Read More
African leaders hail Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory
23 Mar

African leaders hail Nandi-Ndaitwah’s victory

info_e12wt4csNational News
Hertta-Maria Amutenja Tanzanian President Samia Suluhu Hassan has praised President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, for becoming the country’s first female head of state.  Hassan said Nandi-Ndaitwah’s leadership marks a milestone for women in Africa. Speaking at the inauguration and Namibia’s 35th Independence celebrations at State House on 21 March, Hassan highlighted the significance of the moment for gender equality. “Your resounding victory is a moment of pride for the continent, but more so for the people of Tanzania, your home during the most formative years. We are happy to see the daughter we nurtured and raised with love and compassion now rise…
Read More
Malaria cases surged past 20 000
23 Mar

Malaria cases surged past 20 000

info_e12wt4csNational News
Niël Terblanché The country  is currently grappling with a surge in malaria cases, with the Ministry of Health and Social Services reporting a total of 20 135 cases as of 9 March 2025. Dr Kalumbi Shangula, the former Minister of Health and Social Services, said last week that 3 890 of these cases were recorded in the first few days of March alone. He added that the outbreak, declared in December 2024, has resulted in 44 fatalities so far. “The most affected health districts include Katima Mulilo, Andara, Nkurenkuru, Outapi, Engela, Eenhana, Okongo, and Nyangana,” he said. Shangula said that…
Read More
Like Us
Follow Us
Subscribe Us
Follow Us
LinkedIn