NamibiaNursing student sells fat cakes to pay fees https://youtu.be/zSjbOjytm-s By: Ketemba Tjipepa A 23-year-old second-year nursing student, Ruth Pinehas, is working hard to raise money for her studies. Pinehas owes Welwitchia University N$22,850 for her first year of studies. Although Pinehas has already raised N$15,000, including N$7,000, from selling fat cakes, she still needs help paying. today26 March, 2025
NamibiaSPYL urges young people to rally behind new president https://youtu.be/LLsPNJKeDvQ By: Ellen Shihepo Swapo Party Youth League (SPYL) has urged young people and the public to rally behind President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah in her efforts to enact the party manifesto. SPYL leader Sheelagh Ndahepele says the first female Namibian presidency is a significant historic milestone. today26 March, 2025
Business / EconomicsEconomist warns of infrastructure investment sustainability (Contributed Photo of Floris Bergh) By: Hertha Ekandjo Capricorn Group's chief economist, Floris Bergh, recently addressed concerns regarding the sustainability of large-scale infrastructure projects in Namibia. Bergh emphasized that while infrastructure development is crucial, the financial challenges associated with these investments remain a serious concern. Speaking at the recent budget discussion in Windhoek, Bergh noted that the need for robust infrastructure is a global theme, with countries like the US, […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link LocalFloods cause 22 schools in Oshana, Omusati and Ohangwena to suspend classes Over 22 schools in the Oshana, Omusati, and Ohangwena regions have suspended classes due to flooding water streams. This follows good rains in Northern Namibia and southern Angola, causing many schools to close. Thus, teachers and learners cannot cross water without access to roads. According to Omusati Director of Education Paulus Kashiimbi, over 12 schools have suspended Classes, including all grades, saying that most of the iishana are full. In […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link Local8 people die, 5 others injured over 4 years in electricity supply sector The Electricity Control Board (ECB) says eight people died, and five others were hospitalised in 17 incidents involving the electricity supply industry. Twenty-two people were affected altogether in the past four years. The electricity industry comprises Cenored, ErongoRed, the City of Windhoek, NamPower, Kameelboom Power Supply and Nored. NORED accounted for the biggest number of cases, 41%, and 63% of the fatalities. Cenored, the City of Windhoek and ErongRed had […] today26 March, 2025
insert_link LocalParliamentary committee calls for red line policy reform By: Hertha Ekandjo The Standing Committee on Economics and Public Administration has called for policy reforms regarding the removal of the veterinary cordon fence, commonly known as the “Red Line.” The committee urged the agriculture ministry and other relevant offices, ministries, and agencies (OMAs) to amend existing laws and formulate new policy frameworks that would allow farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs) to market their livestock south of the […] today26 March, 2025
NamibiaNandi-Ndaitwah to evaluate ministers’ performance https://youtu.be/QhxLyxg7FXw By: Josia Shigwedha President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has established a performance monitoring dashboard to track the progress of all government projects under implementation. Nandi-Ndaitwah also says she will subject the newly elected Cabinet to regular evaluations, starting within the next three months. Speaking at the opening of the first Cabinet meeting of the 8th administration at State House, Nandi-Ndaitwah urged ministers to adhere to the Cabinet Handbook, […] today25 March, 2025
NamibiaNAMPU commends Nandi-Ndaitwah’s declaration of media as the fourth arm of the state By: Ellen Shihepo The Namibia Media Professionals Union (NAMPU) has commended President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah for declaring the media the fourth arm of the state at today's first Ccabinet briefing in Windhoek. NAMPU’s Acting Secretary General Jemimah Beukes said the union does not take for granted the fact that the President made this statement at the very first convening of the country's new Cabinet. Beukes said media freedom is a fundamental […] today25 March, 2025
Business / EconomicsJapanese government donates agro-inputs to Kavango East region https://youtu.be/ZhvokrCwyHU By: Ellen Shihepo The Japanese government in collaboration with the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) and ministry of agriculture donated agricultural inputs to support 1,760 farming households in the Kavango East region last week. Agro-inputs are substances or services that are used in the production of agricultural and allied products. Speaking in Rundu, Japanese Ambassador Shinichi Asazuma said the project is titled “Emergency response to enhance resilience and […] today25 March, 2025
