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The Namibian marks 40 years of fearless journalism. We spoke to veteran journalist John Walenga, who shared his journey from the paper’s early struggle-era newsroom to its enduring role as a trusted voice in Namibia’s democracy.
French President Emmanuel Macron has acknowledged the violence committed by his country’s forces in Cameroon during and after the Central African nation’s struggle for independence. It followed a joint report by Cameroonian and French historians examining France’s suppression of independence movements from 1945 to 1971. In a letter to Cameroon’s President Paul Biya made public […]
Olivia Maniragena has been racing through life, dealing with a lot at a young age. Orphaned at 14 and responsible for raising three siblings, she also became a mother of two before reaching 20. Now 21, the Rwandan has found stability through cycling and is gearing up for the UCI Road World Championships in her […]
Next, we’re shining the spotlight on one of the most anticipated musical events on Namibia’s cultural calendar — the NNSO Concerto Festival 2025. Taking place this coming weekend at the National Theatre of Namibia, this annual showcase brings together classical masterpieces and the incredible talents of Namibia’s youngest musicians, some as young as 8 years […]
The Ohangwena region has been rocked by a wave of tragic suicides involving teachers, with three educators reportedly taking their own lives within the span of just three days. In the latest incidents, a teacher from Okongo is said to have died by suicide early Tuesday morning at around 07h00. Later that same evening, another […]
Caster Semenya’s right to a fair hearing was violated by the Swiss Federal Supreme Court when she lost a 2020 appeal against World Athletics regulations that effectively barred her from competing, Europe’s top court has ruled. The double 800m Olympic champion won a partial victory at the European Court of Human Rights (ECHR) in her […]
In a dramatic turn of events, former Namcor Managing Director Imms Mulunga has been arrested alongside other executives in connection with alleged corruption in state oil dealings. The Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) confirmed the arrests, saying they stem from deeper, ongoing investigations. This follows Mulunga’s highly publicized exoneration in July 2023, when ACC cleared him of wrongdoing in […]
In a dramatic turn of events, former Namcor Managing Director Imms Mulunga has been arrested alongside other executives in connection with alleged corruption in state oil dealings. The Anti‑Corruption Commission (ACC) confirmed the arrests, saying they stem from deeper, ongoing investigations. This follows Mulunga’s highly publicized exoneration in July 2023, when ACC cleared him of wrongdoing in […]
A DNA bone test on a man who lived 4,500 years ago in the Nile Valley has shed new light on the rise of the Ancient Egyptian civilisation. An analysis of his skeleton shows he was 60 years old and possibly worked as a potter, but also that a fifth of his DNA came from […]
It has been a good year for gold. A host of turbulent events in the global economy has driven up prices for the glittery commodity to record highs in 2025. In a world of tariffs and international conflict, gold appeals to investors as one of the few remaining stable assets. Everyone wants a piece of […]