Shark Island will no longer operate as a tourism site, following Cabinet’s approval to transfer management from NWR to the National Heritage Council. We spoke to NHC director Erica Ndalikokule on what the change means.

The Ministry of Education launched a three-day campaign titled ‘Ending Learning Poverty for All in Africa’ to address declining learner performance. To unpack what learning poverty looked like in Namibia and how it could be tackled, we were joined by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp.

Shark Island, a site synonymous with some of Namibia’s most painful historical events, will no longer serve as a tourism destination. This week, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism confirmed that Cabinet has approved the site’s transfer from Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) to the National Heritage Council (NHC). The move is part of a […]

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has ramped up its investigation into alleged mismanagement involving over N$600 million in medicine tenders. Former suppliers, ministry officials, and even a relative of a senior executive are reportedly under scrutiny. But this is not a new story: Back in 2020, former health minister Dr. Bernard Haufiku handed over files alleging […]

The Bank of Namibia recently unveiled newly designed coins and polymer banknotes under the theme “Our Currency, Our Heritage, Our Pride.” A symbolic move that celebrates national identity and security innovation but, here’s the contradiction: while we carry the Namibia dollar, its value is still pegged one-to-one to the South African rand. And even more […]