For all peoples of Russia and the former Soviet Union, May 9th marks Victory Day in the Great Patriotic War (1941-1945). Eighty years have passed since the end of the War. Several generations have grown up, the political map of the planet has changed, and the Soviet Union, which claimed an epic victory over Nazism and saved the entire world in 1945, has since dissolved. Those tragic events have long become a memory of distant history. So why does Russia still celebrate the 9th of May every year as its biggest holiday?

It goes without saying that there is a strong correlation between slow land delivery and corruption within municipalities, in Namibia as is the case elsewhere in the world. Slow or inefficient land delivery processes often create opportunities for corruption to thrive, as individuals and businesses may be incentivised to bribe officials to expedite the process or to circumvent regulations. 

Bank Windhoek recently launched its new cutting-edge handheld Point-of-Sale (POS) device, designed to improve payment processing for Small and Medium Enterprises (SMEs). 
The Bank said that this payment solution will streamline SMEs’ operations, enhance customer experiences, and enable seamless transactions on the go, further strengthening Bank Windhoek’s commitment to supporting this important segment of the Namibian economy.

Namibia’s SME landscape has been described as being alive with possibilities—from start-ups in tech and agribusiness to women-led ventures and youth-driven innovation.
This is according to First National Bank’s Head for Small and Medium Enterprises Development, Nesdha De Jongh. He made this statement at the launch of Business Summit Namibia, a collaborative effort which also involves the City of Windhoek, where the Bank pledged to donate monies amounting to N$200,000.00 to the initiative.

Windhoek Rural Constituency, Regional Councilor Piet Adams has detailed ongoing development initiatives while calling for stronger cooperation between government institutions.
Speaking, candidly, to Confidente this week, Adams emphasised that the Regional Council and its individual councillors are steadfast in their promise of service delivery. 

Residents and street vendors in the border town of Oshikango have commended Namibian Police Chief, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo for his public condemnation of corrupt border police officers.
These officers have been accused of confiscating vendors’ merchandise, including essential food items, for personal gain and soliciting bribes from individuals whose goods are seized.

Joseph Mupetami, one of Namibia’s longest-serving regional councillors from the Okatyali Constituency in the Oshana Region, stated he is considering not contesting in the upcoming regional elections, unless the people of Okatyali request his continued service.

While the seasonal ‘efundja’ floods often bring devastation to northern Namibia, they also usher in an unexpected source of income for many residents - the abundance of local catfish that accompany the high waters.
Across the flood-affected regions of Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshana, and parts of Oshikoto, a common sight is people, predominantly those residing in vulnerable areas, casting their nets and retrieving their catch. This fish becomes a vital commodity, primarily sold to the public, with a smaller portion reserved for household consumption and dried for future use.

In a political twist that has left many Namibians stunned, Joseph Kauandenge, the long-serving Secretary-General of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO), has been confirmed as the president of a newly formed political association, the Association for Localized Interest (ASOLI), despite previously denying any connection to the entity.

Transport and works cabinet minister, Veikko Nekundi, has been accused of abusing his executive powers to undermine road safety legislation and protect illegal public transport operators, specifically those using 7-seater vehicles.
In a letter presented to Confidente, retired Chief Inspector Ganaseb who spoke on behalf of traffic law enforcement agencies, expressed alarm at what he described as “public threats” issued by the minister against officers lawfully enforcing the Road Traffic and Transport Act (Act No. 22 of 1999).