Leonard Witbeen

Citizens Urged to Support Miss Namibia As Human Rights Lawyer weighs in on Suzzy K Tribalist Commentary

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology, via Interim Executive Director Linda Aipinge, has called on all citizens to fully support Johanna Swartbooi at Miss Universe 2025, condemning tribalism and emphasizing national unity. Human Rights Lawyer Norman Tjombe noted that Swartbooi may take legal action after content creator Suzzy K allegedly defamed her in a viral tribalist video.

19 November, 2025

Business / Economics

TVET Policy Progress Reviewed in Swakopmund

The Directorate of TVET under the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is hosting an inception meeting in Swakopmund to evaluate the implementation of the 2021 National TVET Policy. Deputy Director for TVET, Ndakolute Abraham, provided insights on the meeting, highlighting its goal of ensuring the sector equips youth with future-ready skills while promoting growth, innovation, and sustainable development.

19 November, 2025

Business / Economics

Global Cloudflare Outage Hits Major Websites

Several major platforms, including X, ChatGPT, and the Namibian Stock Exchange, went offline yesterday due to a worldwide disruption at Cloudflare. Downdetector was also briefly affected, while Local Digital Expert Nrupesh Soni weighed in on the crucial role Cloudflare plays in managing and securing web traffic.

19 November, 2025

Namibia

Oshikoto Governor Unveils N$25 Million Borehole Project

By Maria Namupala Oshikoto Regional Governor Sacky Kathindi has inaugurated four newly constructed boreholes in the villages of Akazulu, Onelao, Otatashe, and Oshikondeilwa. The water project, valued at N$25 million, was officially commissioned on Monday. Speaking at the event, Kathindi said the Regional Council, together with central government, is intensifying efforts to improve the well-being of communities by ensuring essential services are brought closer to residents. “The commissioning of this […]

18 November, 2025

Health / Medical

Cancer Association Expands Palliative Care to Erongo

The Cancer Association of Namibia, CEO Rolf Hansen, says they are set to open a new 10-bed palliative care unit in Swakopmund on 23 January 2026. Hansen confirmed that construction and furnishing are complete, staff recruitment began in mid-November, and the initiative underscores a shared commitment to providing dignified and accessible care for cancer patients and their families, while plans for the Windhoek West facility are progressing well.

18 November, 2025

Business / Economics

Namibia Welcomes South Africa’s Lower Inflation Target

The Bank of Namibia's Naufiku Hamunime, Deputy Director of Corporate Communications and Sustainability, welcomed South Africa’s decision to lower its inflation target to 3 percent, saying it will bring long-term benefits for Namibia through the Common Monetary Area. With Namibia’s dollar pegged to the rand, aligning key monetary indicators like interest rates helps maintain stability, while membership in the bloc continues to provide price stability, lower transaction costs, and […]

18 November, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Social Justice Activists Condemn Dysfunction at City of Windhoek

The City of Windhoek has come under fire from social justice activists Rinaani Musutua and Herbert Jauch, who criticized the city for its failure to improve living conditions and properly manage funds for informal settlements. Rinaani Musutua described the city as the “most dysfunctional” in the country due to its failure to access funds aimed at upgrading informal settlements. She expressed frustration at the lack of service delivery, accusing city […]

17 November, 2025

Namibia

IPC MP Questions Early Parliamentary Recess

IPC Member of Parliament John-Louw Mouton has expressed concern over the early end to Parliament’s session, which is scheduled to run until 27 November. Mouton criticised the procedure used to approve the recess, saying the Speaker bypassed Rule 10, which requires a 75% majority vote in the House.

17 November, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek Loses N$750 Million for Housing Upgrades as activist weighs in

The City of Windhoek has lost N$750 million for informal settlement upgrades after failing to accept the funds and conditions. The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development redirected the allocation to other local authorities. The project targeted housing and service improvements across Samora Machel, Khomasdal, Tobias Hainyeko, Moses //Garoeb, and Windhoek Rural. Social justice activist Herbert Jauch commented on the missed opportunity.

17 November, 2025