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Allexer Namundjembo Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs, Frans Kapofi, has rejected suggestions that veterans currently camped outside the Swapo Party headquarters are at odds with the government, saying they continue to receive all benefits and support due to them despite their ongoing protest. Kapofi made the remarks in the National Assembly following concerns raised by Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Member of Parliament Alosius Kangulu, who questioned the government’s engagement with the group as they continue living in tents during the cold winter season. Addressing the minister, Kangulu praised Kapofi's leadership but questioned why he had not personally engaged…

By Renthia Kaimbi The Daure Daman Traditional Authority has formally objected to the leasehold application submitted by ultimate.earth, formerly known as Ultimate Safaris, for a vast tract of communal land in the Kunene Region. In a letter dated 23 June 2026 to the Kunene Communal Land Board, the traditional authority maintained its opposition to the application, raising concerns about the consultation process and the conduct of the tourism operator. The objection comes amid a protracted legal and regulatory battle between ultimate.earth and Goantagab Tin Mine, a local mining operation that accuses the tourism company of anti-competitive behaviour. The Daure Daman…

Allexer Namundjembo Landless People's Movement (LPM) Member of Parliament Dawid Eigub has called on Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare to explain persistent delays in government payments to contractors and service providers, warning that the situation is threatening businesses and driving up the cost of public projects. In a notice of question scheduled for the National Assembly, Eigub said there is growing concern over outstanding payments for work that has already been completed and certified by government institutions. According to the lawmaker, some contractors have reportedly waited more than six months to receive payment. “These delays have far-reaching consequences. Contractors are increasingly…

Patience Makwele  The Road Fund Administration (RFA) has launched a suite of new digital self-service platforms aimed at improving efficiency, accessibility and service delivery, as the institution moves to modernise how road funding is managed in Namibia. The rollout includes an online fuel levy refund portal, a prepaid cross-border charges system, a mobile application for mass distance charge clients, and an upgraded website designed to serve as the central access point for all RFA services. The initiative forms part of the organisation’s broader digital transformation drive aligned with national efforts to improve public service delivery through technology. Speaking during an…

Allexer Namundjembo The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has demanded clear progress on the country's natural resource beneficiation programme, saying the government must move beyond policy statements and provide measurable outcomes, defined targets, and evidence of tangible economic impact. PDM member of parliament Diederik Vries questioned the minister in the Presidency, Charles Mubita, in Parliament on Wednesday, seeking clarity on the implementation and effectiveness of the beneficiation strategy. In his motivation, Vries said beneficiation has been repeatedly presented as a basis of Namibia’s economic transformation agenda, but there is still limited clarity on its real-world impact. “Natural resource beneficiation has been…

Eugenia Moche A new generation of innovators is reshaping the country's future through science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM). At the centre of this movement is Genius Robotics, the organisation behind the Namibian Robotics Team. Once a non-profit organisation, the company has now evolved into a growing enterprise, but its mission remains to empower youth to innovate, bring change, and excite communities through technology. What began as one young founder's international experience representing Namibia at the First Global Challenge, an international robotics competition, has now grown into a movement that is inspiring learners. Genuis Robotics chief executive officer and founder…

Patience Makwele Tensions at the Keetmanshoop municipality escalated on Wednesday after workers threatened to take their grievances against acting chief executive officer Desiree Boois to urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa if their demands are not addressed. The warning came as employees who were represented by the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU), handed over a petition calling for Boois’ removal and accusing the municipality’s acting administrative head of poor management, intimidation and financial mismanagement. Workers say they have lost confidence in Boois’ leadership, alleging unilateral changes to employment conditions, delayed payments to service providers, favouritism and the misuse of…

Patience Makwele President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia can no longer afford to remain a consumer of technologies developed elsewhere, as the government intensifies efforts to position the country as a producer of innovation, scientific knowledge and digital solutions. Speaking at the inauguration of the Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah Science Exhibition Hall and the upgraded Rössing Foundation Ondangwa Digital Technology Hub on Wednesday, the President said science, technology and innovation will play a critical role in driving industrialisation, creating opportunities for young people and transforming the economy. “As Namibians, we cannot afford to be mere consumers of technology developed elsewhere. We must become…