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  By: Hertha Ekandjo The Namibia Water Corporation Ltd (NamWater) is facing a worsening financial crisis as outstanding payments for water services have surged to N$2.4 billion as of February 2025. This marks a 16% increase from the N$2.1 billion recorded in June 2024, posing a serious threat to the long-term sustainability of water supply in the country. In a statement issued by the company, it noted that the outstanding […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO), in collaboration with the University of Namibia (UNAM), this morning officially handed over 98 certificates to professional short courses graduates of the Namibia School of Diplomatic Studies for the 2024 Academic Year. The Namibia School of Diplomatic Studies was launched in February 2023 and plays a vital role in equipping aspiring diplomats and international relations practitioners with the academic […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Prominent legal practitioner Kadhila Amoomo has called for the regulation of prostitution in Namibia, arguing that the current approach of criminalization is ineffective and dangerous. Amoomo warns that ignoring the issue does not eliminate it but rather pushes it underground, increasing risks for both sex workers and the general public. Amoomo said this on his Facebook page this morning. Despite its illegal status, prostitution remains a reality […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST), the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB), and various stakeholders have launched ScaleUp Namibia (SUN), a strategic initiative aimed at fostering innovation, accelerating startup growth, and positioning Namibia as a global leader in emerging solutions. The initiative responds to challenges businesses face in Namibia’s startup ecosystem, particularly difficulties in scaling beyond domestic markets. Limited commercialization platforms, restricted […]

https://youtu.be/tpHdN7fT2qc     By: Ketemba Tjipepa A mother whose son is brain damaged after an assault in 2021 is demanding justice. Joanie Daries' 24-year-old son, Shalldou Daries, cannot walk or speak. His friends, Eliaser Steenkamp and Llewellyn Olivier, accused of assaulting Shalldou, appeared in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Wednesday. However, the court postponed the case again. Daries said she is physically and emotionally drained from fighting for justice. "It's a lot for one […]

https://youtu.be/A0c2qxEms-s   By: Eric Mhunduru The Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) says Namibia should start looking at the several options available to generate power from its uranium resources. IPPR Executive Director Graham Hopwood says such options would reduce its current reliance on Zambia and South Africa for power supply, with Namibia being the third-largest producer of uranium. The IPPR released its latest quarterly economic review, analysing the country’s potential […]