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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The office of the President and the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs have been warned  against accepting military assistance from the United States to counter alleged jihadist groups near Namibia’s border with Angola. Social commentator Ben Mulongeni  urged President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and defence minister Frans Kapofi to be cautious, arguing that U.S. involvement often leads to destabilisation rather than peace.  Muloheni  claimed that the U.S. has a track record of creating or supporting rebel groups in countries with valuable resources to secure access for its own interests. His comments follow reports that Minister Kapofi recently met with…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has dismissed reports that it spends up to N$500,000 on site and house handover ceremonies, following the circulation of an internal memo that raised concerns about expenditure and financial management. In a media statement issued on 30 July 2025, NHE stated that, “no site handover has ever cost the enormous figures quoted in the memo and sensationally reported by the media.” This follows media reports based on an internal memo that raised concerns about high expenditure and financial management. In a statement issued on Thursday, NHE said, “No site handover has ever cost…

Justicia Shipena A recent survey by the #BeFree Movement shows that youth unemployment, limited access to education, and lack of resources are among the main challenges facing young people in southern Namibia. Of the 51 participants, 85% listed unemployment as their main concern, followed by 72% who cited education and 68% who pointed to resource constraints. The findings informed the launch of the #BeFree Big Talk: Solutions Now initiative in the ||Karas region. The movement, in partnership with Active Youth Organisation Namibia (AYO), is running a three-day programme aimed at amplifying youth voices and driving community-led solutions. The programme, which…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja The Namibia Post Limited (NamPost) has launched an urgent internal investigation into allegations of unauthorised withdrawals from a pensioner’s account. This follows a legal complaint and public outcry on social media. NamPost said it became aware of the allegations through social media and is working to establish the facts. “NamPost immediately launched an urgent internal investigation to assess the facts and determine the full extent of the situation. We recognise the disturbing nature of the claims, particularly those suggesting fraudulent additions of beneficiaries, unauthorised monthly deductions, and potential abuse of the procuratorship system,” said NamPost spokesperson Gladwin Groenewaldt.…

Justicia Shipena The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested two more individuals in connection with the Namcor corruption and bribery case, bringing the total number of implicated persons to 12, 11 have now been arrested, while one suspect, Victor Malima, remains a fugitive. The arrests were made on Monday. ACC spokesperson Josephine Nghituwamata confirmed the development but withheld the suspects’ identities.  “Yes, I would like to confirm that yes, the Commission has arrested two individuals yesterday, though I'm not able to reveal their identity yet or the companies they belong to. This is because we have to do that after they…

Hertta-Maria Amutenja Oshana governor Hofni Iipinge has highlighted ongoing challenges facing the region's education and youth sectors, including underdeveloped infrastructure, staff shortages, and high levels of youth unemployment. He made the remarks on Monday during the opening of a stakeholder consultative workshop hosted by the parliamentary standing committee on education, youth, civic relations and community development in Oshakati. “We acknowledge the challenges faced by many of our education and training institutions, from infrastructure development and staffing constraints to youth unemployment and limited access to skills development opportunities,” Iipinge said. He noted that more than one-third of Namibia’s population consists of…

Allexer Namundjembo  A recent review by Palms for Life Namibia has found that the use of Ju/’hoansi as a medium of instruction in early primary education remains extremely limited. This is despite national policy requiring mother-tongue instruction from pre-primary to grade 3. Ju/’hoansi is spoken by a group of Khoisan-speaking people residing in northeastern Namibia and northwestern Botswana. The review, conducted in May 2025, assessed 14 schools identified by the National Institute for Educational Development (NIED) in the Tsumkwe and Otjinene areas of the Otjozondjupa and Omaheke regions.  While grade 4 is meant to serve as a transition to English,…

Allexer Namundjembo  Rössing Uranium has signed an updated Recognition and Procedural Agreement (RPA) with the Mine Workers Union of Namibia (MUN)—Rössing Branch Executive Committee.  This marks the first full review of the agreement since before Namibia’s independence, highlighting the company’s efforts to align labour relations with current laws and practices. The process followed the Labour Act, 2007 (Act No. 11 of 2007), specifically Sections 67 to 69, which deal with trade union recognition and procedural agreements.  Section 2(b) of the Act, which promotes sound labour relations as a base for economic growth, social justice, and industrial peace, also guided the…

Staff Writer  The Capricorn Foundation has donated N$300 000 to the Response Action Based Organisation (RABO),  which responds to cases of gender-based violence (GBV), suicide attempts, child abuse, and neglect. As a first responder, RABO  helps transport victims to hospitals, police stations, or social workers and refers them for long-term support. The head of the Capricorn Foundation, Veripura Muukua, said the Foundation supports RABO through its vulnerability focus area. “As part of its vulnerability focus area, the Capricorn Foundation is a long-term partner of the Response Action Based Organisation. We are proud of our partnership with RABO and that, through…