President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah warned governors against treating their positions as ceremonial or luxurious and has mandated that all their public engagements be routed through the Office of the President. The president noted that the governors should deliver based on the SWAPO Party election manifesto. To unpack the party’s expectations and strategic priorities for these new […]

In a decisive move, President Netumbo Nandi‑Ndaitwah issued a circular mandating that all invitations to regional governors must now be routed through the Office of the President. This follows concerns that some governors were using such invitations for personal gain. As the 8th Administration takes shape, with a leaner cabinet, merged ministries, and a renewed […]

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah officially appointed new governors for seven regions in Namibia, marking her first reshuffle of regional leadership. Among those appointed is Hofni Iipinge, who now takes the reins in the Oshana Region, one of the country’s most strategically placed regions but also one that faces growing socioeconomic pressure, particularly around youth unemployment, climate […]

Nearly 1 500 nude photographs of San children have allegedly been found on a camera confiscated from a British tourist. Douglas Brooks (65) was arrested for allegedly taking pornographic  images of San children at the Grashoek Living Museum in Tsumkwe West. This was revealed by police detective warrant officer Richard Muronga during Brooks’ bail application […]

The University of Namibia (Unam) has come under fire for relocating students during their examination period to accommodate renovations ahead of the upcoming Region 5 Youth Games. Although the relocation process was successfully carried out, the Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) has voiced serious concerns about the timing and potential impact on students. Student representatives […]