Recent research has revealed intriguing insights into the self-awareness of baboons. Observations conducted in their natural habitat show that these primates look at their reflections in mirrors but do not recognize themselves. This study raises important questions about the nature of self-awareness in animals. While some species, like chimpanzees and dolphins, have demonstrated self-recognition, baboons appear to lack this ability. The findings suggest that self-awareness may not be a universal trait among primates.

A refugee from Osire, who wishes to remain anonymous, has raised concerns over the new cash assistance system that has left some refugees without support. The resident told Confidente that while the system was introduced to replace in-kind food assistance, it has resulted in some individuals being excluded from receiving their financial aid.

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security is facing a significant backlog of uncollected identity documents (IDs). As of 31 January 2025, a staggering 126,013 IDs remain in the ministry's possession, according to Executive Director Etienne Maritz in a recent statement to Confidente.

In the bustling city of Windhoek, where opportunities are often scarce, young entrepreneur Desmond Tjozongoro is carving his own path in the business world. 

A proud graduate of the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) with a degree in Transportation Management, Tjozongoro is the co-owner of NamRiders, a motorcycle driving school, and Destiny Motor Solutions, a consultancy specializing in vehicle registration and roadworthy bookings at NaTIS.

Namibia’s strategic location and world-class infrastructure provide it with a unique opportunity to become the leading logistics hub for the SADC region and beyond. With well-developed corridors and state-of-the-art port facilities at Walvis Bay, the country is perfectly positioned to connect landlocked neighbours to global markets. However, logistics success is not just about location. It requires the right investments, policies, and partnerships.

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Walvis Bay businessman Johnny Johnson Doeseb and his family, through their company Swarie Investment CC, have donated N$100,000 to Waldfrieden Primary School. 

Doëseb is former chairman of now-defunct Namibia Premier League and also former owner of Walvis Bay-based Eleven Arrows football club.

Former Otjiwarongo Mayor Moderatha Shaduka is turning a family house in the town’s Orwetoveni area into a charity house, a project she plans to open around April 2025. 

In an industry historically dominated by men, Sarafina Maxwahu is charting a new course. As the Senior Manager of Air Navigation Service Safety Oversight at the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA), her journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the courage to break barriers. For decades, aviation was considered a male-dominated field, with young women and girls often discouraged from pursuing careers in the industry. Instead, they were steered toward professions like teaching, farming, or homemaking.

The ripple effects of Namibia’s founding president, Sam Nujoma’s, struggle for his country’s liberation transcended borders and positively impacted the democratization of South Africa, according to leaders in that country.

As the world mourns the passing of Nujoma, hailed as the last of the doyens of luminaries who charted the African renaissance, South African leaders and commentators have praised his fight for Namibia’s independence as a catalyst for democracy in their country.

The Namibian Investment and Development Board (NIPDB) facilitated the groundbreaking of the Nopal Cactus Namibia project, which is expected to mitigate the effects of climate change and environmental impacts by sequestering carbon dioxide emissions through the production of Opuntia Ficus-Indica cactus on Namseb Farm near Maltahohe yesterday.