The Swapo Party leadership in the Zambezi Region has warned its members against corruption. The caution was issued during the party’s recruitment and fundraising rally at Isize in the Kabbe North Constituency by the Swapo Party National Leader for the Zambezi Region, John Likando. “This is what our national leaders are fighting against; if we […]

Africa has regressed in attaining commitments made in the 2008 Declaration on Accelerating the Achievement of Water and Sanitation Goals.  This is according to Namibia’s Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, who officially opened the 7th Africa Sanitation and Hygiene Conference at Swakopmund. The five-day conference is a platform for technical and […]

A visual artist is using his talent to raise awareness about suicide in Rundu.  Paulus Kanyanga believes that his “Suicide Mural Project” will encourage more Namibians to open up about the realities behind the act. Titled “Only in the Darkness Can You See the Stars,” this piece of art depicts a reality that many Namibians […]

The Green Hydrogen Commissioner says the Namibian government has raised over N$790 million in grant funding for its 24% share in Hyphen Hydrogen Energy and for other green hydrogen projects in the country. James Mnyupe said this at a media briefing on the recent developments regarding the Green Hydrogen Programme in Windhoek today (Mon). He […]

The Deputy Minister of the Marginalised Communities, Royal /Ui/o/oo has urged the San people to embrace their culture and ensure that the younger generations learn and participate in cultural activities.  The Deputy Minister made this remark at the just-ended first-ever San Annual Cultural Festival held at Gobabis in the Omaheke Region. Deputy Minister Royal /Ui/o/oo […]

A faction, under the leadership of Salomon Witbooi, also held a commemoration event for the annual |Khowese Gaogu Tses in Gibeon.  Witbooi, who is challenging the recognition of Hendrik Ismael Witbooi as leader of the Witbooi Traditional Authority, has urged Gibeon residents and visitors alike to guard against vandalism of heritage sites. The weekend celebrations, […]

The Omaruru Museum carries the stories of many unsung heroes who played a vital role in connecting and facilitating communication during challenging times. The 23-year-old Jose Loch, who is the caretaker and curator of the Omaruru Museum, tells it all. One such figure is Richard Kaupuka, a postal runner whose dedication and resilience left an […]

Members of the |Khowese Clan, under the leadership of Gaob Hendrik Ismael Witbooi, gathered at Gibeon for the annual Gaob Festival in remembrance of their fallen heroes. At the festival, Gaob Witbooi led a parade of tribesmen on horseback to a fountain to pay their respects to the late Gaob Cupido Witbooi, who founded it […]

It was an eventful weekend that was not short of fun and reminders of culture and traditions. While others have already enjoyed years of celebrations, this weekend’s event was the first for the San Cultural Festival held at Gobabis. With their rich, unique, and fascinating culture, there was no shortage of fun and entertainment.  With […]