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By: Hertha Ekandjo Keetmanshoop municipality acting chief executive officer Gregorius Donovan Andries, has denied residents' claims of irregularities in recruitment, asset management, and governance at the local authority. Andries said all municipal actions are in line with regulations and council directives. Among other residents' concerns are the municipality’s alleged misuse of council vehicles, irregular tenders, and political interference in municipal operations. Andries dismissed suggestions that council vehicles are used for personal purposes, […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A leaked internal letter has revealed that the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) is facing a severe cash flow and liquidity crisis, prompting the institution to implement sweeping cost-cutting measures aimed at stabilising its financial position. The confidential communication, seen by this media house reveals that the company has enforced urgent interim measures to mitigate the crisis, including sharp reductions in travel, accommodation, and event hosting expenditures. The […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The Editors’ Forum of Namibia (EFN) has appointed Dr Sadrag Panduleni Shihomeka as the new Media Ombudsman, with his term set to run from 23 July 2025 to 22 July 2028. Shihomeka takes over from Dr. John Nakuta, whose term ended on 30 June 2025 after nearly eight years in the role. Shihomeka is currently a senior lecturer in Journalism and Media Technology at the Namibia University […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo Former agriculture minister, Mac-Albert Hengari, has told the court that the complainant had initially demanded over N$700 000 in order to allegedly withdraw the rape charge laid against him. Hengari testified on Monday during cross-examination by state prosecutor, Adrie Rickerts, that he met the complainant and her law student friend at Arebbusch Travel Lodge in Windhoek on 25 April. Hengari said they presented a duplicate draft agreement […]

By: Ritta Lotto President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the Namibia Student Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) funding model is under review and the institution is to be reintegrated into the ministry of education. The President was speaking at the launch of the 6th National Development Plan (NDP6) in Windhoek on Monday. She said work is underway to fully eliminate tuition fees for students enrolled in public Higher Education Institutions and Vocational Training […]