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Man arrested with drugs at Walvis Bay

By: Staff Reporter A 29-year-old man was arrested at Walvis Bay on Monday in possession of 11 small bags of skunk cannabis weighing 422 grams. The value of the drugs is estimated at N$ 21 100. According to Walvis Bay police, senior inspector Judith Shomongula, the arrest followed a tipoff from the public about a young man selling drugs on large scale. "Surveillance was kept on him and his premises. […]

today22 July, 2025

Namibia

Govt’s internship programme gathers steam 

By: Josia Shigwedha The President said by June 2025, a total of 734 internship and trainee placements were facilitated across key public institutions as part of the government’s graduate employment and absorption programme. She made remarks during the launch of the 6th National Development Plan (NDP6) and the report on her first three months in office. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration aims to place at least 5,000 graduates annually […]

today22 July, 2025

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President Nandi-Ndaitwah Launches Sixth National Development Plan

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah marked her first three months in office with a national address reflecting on achievements and challenges. She officially launched the Sixth National Development Plan, aimed at economic recovery, inclusivity, and resilience ahead of the Vision 2030 deadline. Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah is a Political analyst: 

today22 July, 2025

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Business / Economics

Nedbank Hosts Business Growth Conference in Windhoek

Nedbank will host its first Future of Business Conference on August 21 at Droombos in Windhoek, aimed at empowering local SMEs and startups. The event will cover leadership, communication, HR, and IT, with top speakers including Nedbank CEO Jason Quinn and Aurik Co-Founder Pavlo Phitidis. Nedbank’s PR Manager, Selma Kaulinge:

today22 July, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Nutrition and Food Security Alliance Launches Nationwide Breastfeeding Survey

  The Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NAFSAN) is once again spearheading efforts to improve child nutrition with the launch of its latest breastfeeding survey. Building on last year’s focus on breastfeeding in the workplace and general workplace wellness, this year’s survey takes a broader look at breastfeeding experiences across Namibian society. Ben Shernick, Director of NAFSAN, explained that the survey aims to capture perspectives from both women […]

today21 July, 2025

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Interview: Windhoek’s Harsh Reality: Gariseb Demands City Action

Social justice activist Shaun Gariseb has raised serious alarm about the dire conditions faced by residents in Windhoek’s informal settlements. Speaking exclusively ahead of a planned demonstration on 28 July in the city, Gariseb described the current situation as a crisis demanding immediate action from the city authorities. “Those are not conditions people are supposed to live in,” Gariseb said, reflecting on the overcrowding and poor infrastructure. He highlighted that […]

today21 July, 2025