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28 Jul

MUN members to receive retirement support

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Justicia Shipena Mineworkers will soon benefit from a new Retirement Incentive Benefit, set to take effect on 1 August 2025. The Mineworkers Union of Namibia (MUN) announced the initiative during its second regional roundtable discussion in Oranjemund, ǁKaras Region. The benefit will be available to members who are at least 60 years old and have been with MUN for a minimum of five years. MUN general secretary George Ampweya said the initiative fulfils a resolution passed at the 2010 Congress and is part of the union’s efforts to recognise long-serving members. The roundtable brought together union leaders, members, and experts…

28 Jul

Relocated flood victims receive basic services

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Allexer Namundjembo The City of Windhoek ( CoW) has extended essential services to Farm 508, where over 300 households were relocated earlier this year following floods that destroyed homes in parts of Otjomuise. The relocation aimed to provide a safer environment after flash floods damaged residents' previous homes. In an update issued on Friday, the city stated , "The emergency relocation was a necessary intervention to safeguard the lives and dignity of displaced residents." Since the relocation, the municipality, working with the Khomas Regional Council and other partners, has made progress in bringing infrastructure and services to the area. Two…

25 Jul

PAP appointments trigger legal action by AR

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Allexer Namundjembo The Affirmative Repositioning Movement (AR) has taken legal steps against the appointment of three Members of Parliament to the Pan-African Parliament (PAP), alleging that the process was unconstitutional and violated parliamentary procedures. In a letter addressed to the National Assembly, AR’s legal representative Norman Tjombe demanded official records and minutes related to the nomination of Phillipus Katamelo, Uahekua Herunga, and Rodney Cloete, who were recently named as Namibia’s representatives to the PAP. “The National Assembly did not consider or resolve to designate the said members to the Pan-African Parliament,” Tjombe wrote, calling the appointments “unlawful and procedurally flawed.”…

25 Jul

Infant’s death in Berseba under investigation

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Hertta-Maria Amutenja The ministry of health and social services (MoHSS) has confirmed the sudden death of a two-month-old baby from Kainachas village in the Berseba Constituency, ||Kharas region, and says a post-mortem is underway to determine the cause. In a media statement issued on Thursday, the ministry acknowledged becoming aware of the incident through social media on 22 July 2025, and confirmed that the infant had died at home on 21 July. According to the ministry, no signs of illness were noted before or immediately after the child's immunisations. "It is important to note that no signs of illness were…

25 Jul

PAN boss accused of bullying staff

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Allexer Namundjembo Allegations of workplace misconduct have been levelled against the chief executive officer of the Payments Association of Namibia (PAN), Annette Retheman, with claims she mistreats staff and that she fosters a hostile work environment. PAN, a self-regulatory body for Namibia’s payment industry, is meant to foster collaboration across the sector. In April 2023, the Namibia Financial Institutions Union (NAFINU) raised concerns in a letter to PAN board chairperson Adrianus Vugs. The letter, which remains unanswered, outlined complaints from staff about the CEO’s behaviour. Union general secretary Asnath Zemuee said PAN previously spent around N$250,000 on a life coaching…

25 Jul

THE FIRST 100 DAYS OF PRESIDENT NANDI-NDAITWAH THROUGH THE LENS OF FREIRE AND UNGER’S EMPOWERED DEMOCRACY: FROM SYMBOLISM TO SUBSTANCE

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PAUL T. SHIPALE (with inputs by Folito Nghitongovali Diawara Gaspar) Abstract This analysis examines President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah's inaugural 100 days through the theoretical frameworks of Paulo Freire's conscientization and Roberto Mangabeira Unger's institutional reinvention. Moving beyond ceremonial assessments, this scholarly examination interrogates the substantive transformation of Namibian governance structures and the symbolic yet significant declaration of Nujoma Day. The analysis provides an honest evaluation of performance metrics while establishing a framework for understanding the trajectory from electoral promises to developmental praxis. Introduction: The Crucible of Transformative Leadership Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah first 100 days in office have marked a decisive shift in Namibia’s…

25 Jul

Student Leaders clash with Nust over rushed registration

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Allexer Namundjembo The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) is facing backlash from student bodies after it reopened registration for self-funding students but gave them only two days to register. In a directive issued through the Student Representative Council (SRC) on Wednesday, 23 July 2025, Nust allowed students with tuition debts below N$7,500 to register without payment. Those owing less than N$10,500 could register by paying N$2,500. The directive expires today. Student groups say the window is too short to help the very students the relief aims to support. The Student Union of Namibia (SUN) welcomed the initiative but…

25 Jul

New APOC chapter to empower Namibian patients

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Allexer Namundjembo The African Patient Organisation Connect (APOC) launched its Namibian chapter in Windhoek on Wednesday, aiming to strengthen patient advocacy and influence inclusive healthcare policies across southern Africa. The launch forms part of APOC's 2025 regional training programme. The first session was held in Zambia on 5-6 June, with the next set for Mauritius on 7- 8 August. Roche supports APOC, which equips patient-led organisations with the tools, skills, and networks to drive healthcare reform and amplify community voices in policy spaces. Executive director of the ministry of health and social services,Penda Ithindi, said patient empowerment is key to…

25 Jul

Shihomeka appointed as new media Ombudsman

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe The Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN) has appointed Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka as the new Media Ombudsman. His term runs from 23 July 2025 to 22 July 2028. EFN secretary general Selma Ikela announced the appointment on Thursday, following an extraordinary general meeting held on 18 July 2025. Shihomeka takes over from John Nakuta, whose term ended on 30 June 2025 after serving for seven years and 10 months. “Dr Shihomeka is currently a senior lecturer in Journalism and Media Technology at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), where he teaches modules including Corporate Public Relations,” said…

25 Jul

Govt accused of misrepresenting stadium progress in NDP6

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Erasmus Shalihaxwe Senior sports administrators in the Ohangwena region have rejected claims in the newly launched Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) that the Eenhana Sports Stadium is complete. They say the facility is far from finished. An administrator, who spoke on condition of anonymity for fear of victimisation, said he recently visited the site and found that only the pavilion appears complete. “I passed by the stadium a week ago. There is still a lot that needs to be done. I only saw people cleaning. The pavilion might be done, but everything else is far from complete,” he said. He…