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By: Selma Taapopi The Miss Namibia Organisation has revealed the first images of the Miss Universe Namibia 2025, Johanna Swartbooi, national costume. Swartbooi will showcase the costume on Wednesday during the 74th Miss Universe Pageant - National Costume Showcase at 08H00 CAT. In a statement shared on social media platforms, the organisation said the national costume proudly reflects Namibia’s rich cultural diversity and breathtaking natural landscapes, presenting a visual story […]

By: Selma Taapopi Information and Communication and Technology has condemned all forms of tribalism and discrimination directed at Miss Universe Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, acting executive director Linda Iipinge said such behaviour goes against the values of unity, dignity and national pride upheld by the nation. Iipinge urged Namibians to support Swartbooi and recognise her accomplishments as she prepares to represent the country on […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a senior agricultural technician and a community member in the Oshikoto Region over alleged corrupt practices dating back to 2017. According to the ACC, Muliehi Moscow Neo (41), a Senior Agricultural Technician at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform, and Panduleni Hamunime (47) of Okadiva Village, were arrested following an investigation into the Government Weeding Subsidy […]

  By: Ritta Lotto The Lüderitz Blue School has been shortlisted for the 2025 TES Awards for International Schools under the Curriculum Initiative of the Year category, recognising its innovative Marine and Maritime Studies (M&MS) Curriculum. The programme, taught from years 3 to 8, explores ecology, culture, history, art, and economics, fostering both scientific literacy and a deep connection to the ocean. “Our vision for Marine and Maritime Studies is […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The Public Accounts Committee (PAC) of the Parliament has been asked to summon the board and management of the Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) to account for a reported loss linked to one of its foreign investments. This comes after a tax claim issued by the South African Revenue Service (SARS), which triggered a major impairment in one of GIPF’s offshore investment vehicles and raised uncertainty about […]

By: Selma Taapopi Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, said a total of 6 844 diabetes cases were recorded during the 2024/2025 financial year across all age groups. The majority - 6 345- were reported among adults, while 377 were recorded in children aged 5 to 17, and 122 in children under the age of five. Luvindao said this is a slight decrease from the 8 073 […]

By: Ritta Lotto Yango Group is strengthening its focus on road safety in Namibia, with partner drivers emerging as advocates for responsible driving and safer communities. Through professional standards, app-based safety features, and a passenger-first approach, they are helping shape a culture of safety on Namibian roads. “Yango is safe for drivers and also for the customers. I have driven for them for a long time and haven’t experienced anything […]

  By: Josia Shigwedha The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has reached a salary agreement with the Namibia Public Workers Union (NAPWU) and the Teachers Union of Namibia (TUN), successfully concluded negotiations for the 2024/2025 financial year. The agreement applies to all eligible administrative and academic staff within the bargaining unit. Administrative staff in job Grades 7 to 11 will receive a 5% increase, while those in Grades […]

By: Selma Taapopi The National Council has called for education on the difference between the two legislative houses of Parliament, the National Assembly, and the National Council. National Council Vice Chairperson Victoria Kauma urged government institutions, including the Ministry of Justice and educational institutions, to promote civic education and enable citizens to participate more effectively in governance. This follows outreach visits to the //Karas and Erongo regions, during which the […]