insert_link Namibia White Cane Day Commemorated in Oniipa (Photo:Maria Namuapal) By Maria Namupala Visually impaired individuals in Oniipa, Oshikoto Region, marked their annual International White Cane Day on Wednesday. The white cane, used by visually impaired people to navigate their surroundings, was first adopted in the United States in October 1964 and is celebrated annually on October 15. Speaking at the event, Emma Amadhila, regional coordinator of the Northern Association of the Visually Impaired (NAVI), explained that the […] today17 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Windhoek Police Impound 91 Pirate Taxis Since March Windhoek City Police sergeant Kavekotoka Humavindu says 91 pirate taxis have been impounded since March. According to our correspondent Josia Shigwedha, Humavindu urged commuters to verify taxis before boarding amid a surge in robberies involving unregistered operators. today17 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Thousands Paid as NamPost Begins New Social Grant Cycle NamPost has successfully registered and paid more than 20 percent of social grant beneficiaries in the first three days of the new payout period. Over 5,000 people have already received their payments, and all mobile units are now in operation. Spokesperson Gladwin Groenwaldt advised beneficiaries to adhere to the payout schedule and said NamPost remains committed to serving everyone efficiently. today17 October, 2025
insert_link Business / Economics Petrofund and Baker Hughes have Partnered to Strengthen Energy Skills Development Petrofund and Baker Hughes have entered into a Memorandum of Understanding aimed at developing local Field Service Engineers in the energy sector. The agreement was signed in Windhoek during a session with energy and petroleum stakeholders hosted by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board. Petrofund Chief Executive Officer Niillian Mulemi spoke about the collaboration with our Angie Scholtz. today17 October, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo Namibia nena oshowo ongula otuunganeke o Silver Annivesary of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women,Peace and Security Efano:The Namibia presidency Etyapulo ndika olya talako onkandangala ya simana yaakiintu moku tunga noku kalekapo ombili. Omupresident Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah okwa dhimbulukitha uuyuni kutya ewiliko lya Namibia maakintu,ombili negameno, olya tameke nale komeho yomuumvo 2000. Nolya tungilwa mokuvula kwaakiintu aa Namibia mboka ya kondja naalumentu pethimbo lyekondjelo manguluko ,noya thikama piitaafula yoonkundathana yiigwana yahangana. O Resolution 1325 oya tungilwa koongudhi dhili ne,dhoka dhili ekuthombinga,egameno,ekeelelo,neyaluko. Tatti oongudhi dhika […] today16 October, 2025
insert_link Interview Transcripts Interview: Basic Income Grant Coalition Urges Urgent Action on Universal Grant The Basic Income Grant Coalition has voiced deep disappointment with the Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to implement a universal basic income grant or expand social grants as promised in its election manifesto. Coalition activist Rinaani Musutua highlighted the struggles of 1.6 million Namibians who face daily hardship just to secure a decent meal, warning that poverty, unemployment, and inequality remain persistent decades after independence. Musutua expressed frustration that the government […] today15 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Basic Income Grant Coalition Criticises Government Over Broken Promises The Basic Income Grant Coalition has voiced strong disappointment with the Nandi-Ndaitwah administration for failing to implement a universal basic income grant or expand social grants as promised in its election manifesto. Coalition activist Rinaani Musutua said the government continues to ignore the plight of 1.6 million citizens who struggle daily to afford a decent meal, while poverty, unemployment, and inequality remain unresolved decades after independence. today15 October, 2025
insert_link Namibia Namibia and Botswana sign eight agreements to solidify bilateral ties Pictured: President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed President Duma Boko to State House for the Second Session of the Namibia–Botswana Bi-National Commission. (Photo credit: @NamPresidency/X) Namibia and Botswana have signed eight new agreements aimed at deepening cooperation between the two neighboring countries during the second session of the Bi-National Commission. Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu, a lecturer at the University of Namibia, noted that the agreements signal a renewed commitment to strategic partnership and […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link Oshiwambo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa pula ovo vakala metumo vakwafele momayambulepo oshilongo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah okwa pula ovo vakala metumo loku kalelapo oshilongo no va a lukila paife moshilongo, vayambidide omayambulepo oshilongo noku yandja ounongo wavo kwaasho valikola okudja metumo va kalamo. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah edi okwe dipopya pefimbo ta hambelele noku tambulako osheendo shovakalelipo shilongo kwali vefike po 15, ovo oikakofimbo yavo yoku kala metumo yeya pexulilo, konima eshi vakala metumo moilongo younyuni oku kalelapo oshilongo moule womido 5 dadjako. Metumwalaka lomupresident […] today8 October, 2025
