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Allexer Namundjembo Popular Democratic Movement member of parliament Winnie Moongo has tabled a series of questions for the minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security, Lucia Iipumbu, over what she described as “persistent administrative and operational deficiencies” affecting police stations across Namibia. In a notice of question set for Thursday, Moongo said communities continue to raise concerns about inadequate fleet management, weak logistical coordination, delayed vehicle and infrastructure maintenance, and uneven distribution of resources between regions. She added that some border patrol activities have allegedly been suspended for extended periods due to transport constraints. “Police officers are expected to…

Patience Makwele A leadership dispute within the SWAPO Party Youth League (SPYL) in Kavango East has escalated after the regional executive committee suspended a senior youth leader pending an investigation — a move she has rejected as unconstitutional and politically motivated. The suspension of SPYL regional secretary for information, publicity and mobilization, Bibiana Shapi, comes amid preparations for an extraordinary regional conference expected to fill the vacant regional secretary position following the resignation Anselm Marungu, who was appointed as deputy minister of environment, forestry and tourism. In a letter dated 1 June and addressed to the SWAPO party regional executive…

Patience Makwele Community leaders in Tsumkwe have called for urgent intervention to revive several stalled development projects, including a multi-million-dollar agricultural initiative and a cultural museum that has remained incomplete for more than a decade. The concerns were raised during a three-day visit by a delegation from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM), which is assessing living conditions, development challenges and service delivery in the constituency. The delegation visited several sites, including Tsumkwe Secondary School, the school hostel, Tsumkwe Clinic and multiple incomplete community projects. Among the projects highlighted was the Tsumkwe Agricultural Hub and Integrated Food System project.…

Eugenia Moche The German government has invested N$1.9 million to support the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association (NAPPA) in rolling out the “Pamwe” project. The initiative is aimed at promoting sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) among young people in Namibia’s rural regions. The agreement was signed on Monday by German Ambassador to Namibia Thorsten Hutter and NAPPA, represented by its chairperson, Sevelia Kasuto, dxecutive director, Natalia Ihemba, and communication and advocacy manager, Louise Mhundwa. The project is being implemented in the Kavango, Kunene, and Omusati regions from 1 May to 31 December 2026. ‘Pamwe’, which means “Together” in several…

Allexer Namundjembo JA Africa, with support from the ExxonMobil Foundation and the Mindsinaction STEAM Centre, has launched the 2026 ExxonMobil Foundation STEM Africa Program to equip young Africans with critical skills in science, technology, engineering, mathematics (STEM) and artificial intelligence (AI). The 2026 edition, dubbed STEM Africa 2.0, will target 4,000 additional students aged 14 to 17 across the continent. It builds on a partnership that has already reached more than 10,000 young people in Angola, Mozambique, Namibia and Nigeria. The launch comes as Africa’s youth population grows rapidly while access to STEM and digital skills remains limited. The program…

Allexer Namundjembo With the tenure of Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) Director-General Paulus Noa set to end this month, a growing number of voices are calling for new leadership at the agency. Noa, who has led the ACC since its inception in February 2006, is completing his fourth five-year term later this month. His anticipated departure has opened a debate over the future direction of the institution. Former member of parliament Hidipo Hamata said the leadership change presents “a clear opportunity to strengthen” the Commission. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer, Hamata endorsed legal practitioner Norman Tjombe for the role, describing him as…

Patience Makwele President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has welcomed improved agricultural production at government-supported green schemes, describing the progress as a positive step toward strengthening national food security and rural economic development. The president made the remarks during her visit to the Shadikongoro and Ndonga Linena green schemes in the Kavango East Region on Tuesday, where farm managers reported increased crop yields and improved operational performance compared to previous seasons. At the Shadikongoro Green Scheme, assistant farm manager Lima Kativa told the president that despite exceptionally heavy rainfall experienced during the current season, the project had recorded encouraging results. Kativa said the…

Allexer Namundjembo Swiss carrier Edelweiss has launched non-stop flights between Zurich and Windhoek, starting with two weekly services and adding a third frequency in July to meet rising demand. The inaugural flight landed at Hosea Kutako International Airport on Monday at around 19h30 with 285 passengers on board, according to the Namibia Airports Company (NAC). The return flight to Zurich departed later that evening with 261 passengers. Edelweiss marked the start of what it called “a special new chapter” with a cake ceremony and ribbon-cutting at Zurich Airport. The airline said it will operate the route using its new Airbus…