Namibian Ambassador to France, Spain, UNESCO and UN Tourism, Albertus Aochamub, says Africa is looking for trade and not aid.
In his keynote address under the theme, “The True Value of Africa’s Success,” which he delivered at Meetings Africa 2025, he underscored the continent’s economic potential.
“Africa is no longer a distant promise; it is here, bold, ambitious, and unstoppable,” he declared, setting the tone for a powerful message.
Founding Father Sam Nujoma, shortly before his passing, warned that “imperialist” forces sought to remove former liberation movements from power, urging the Swapo-Party to remain vigilant and unified, Secretary General Sophia Shaningwa revealed.
Shaningwa stated that during a meeting five months prior, Nujoma cautioned against these forces, emphasizing the need for a strong, united front to protect the party.
Former Chief Inspector in the Namibian Police and Head of the Serious Crime Unit, Oscar Sheehama, has reiterated that contrary to perception and hearsay, he had no hand in the death of the late corruption accused, Lazarus Kandara.
Sheehama is the police officer who gave instructions for Kandara to be taken to his house - to collect medication - following his arrest and hours before the latter succumbed to a gunshot wound in front of a police station in the city, on August 24, 2005.
Namibia, with its breathtaking landscapes and cinematic allure, has long been a favourite destination for filmmakers. Now, Swapokmund-based filmmaker, Guy Nockels and his partners, are taking the film industry to the next level with plans to establish the Desert Dunes Film Studios in Swakopmund.
The biggest corruption scandal in Mozambique’s history happened before Filipe Nyusi became president.
Nonetheless, he benefited.
The “tuna bond” scandal, a scam concocted by Swiss bankers, ruling elites and a handful of dubious middlemen, diverted billions of dollars intended for development into the pockets of individuals.
Bribed Mozambican individuals got at least $200 million from it.
Nyusi’s cut was around $1 million, which he received as “campaign donations”, according to court documents in both the UK and US.
The Namibian government has disbursed N$89.2 million of the N$365 million allocated to subsidise electricity tariffs for the 2024/2025 financial year, an official has revealed.
The subsidy was introduced to counter the impact of an 8% electricity tariff increase and ensure consumers continue to pay the same rates as in the previous year.
Former Chief Inspector in the Namibian Police and Head of the Serious Crime Unit, Oscar Sheehama, has reiterated that contrary to perception and hearsay, he had no hand in the death of the late corruption accused, Lazarus Kandara.
Sheehama is the police officer who gave instructions for Kandara to be taken to his house - to collect medication - following his arrest and hours before the latter succumbed to a gunshot wound in front of a police station in the city, on August 24, 2005.
Former broadcaster turned diplomat, Dr. Charles Mubita, has it that Founding President Sam Nujoma’s influence on regional integration in the southern African region is immense and goes beyond measure.
Mubita was responding to a Confidente query on how he wanted Namibia’s founding President Sam Nujoma to be remembered as far as regional integration is concerned.
In an industry historically dominated by men, Mwale Matengu is carving out her space. As the Chief Geoscientist for Economic Geology at Namibia’s Ministry of Mines and Energy, her journey is a testament to resilience, determination, and the drive to break barriers.
Nine-year-old Josephat Russell is already making waves in the world of go-karting. He recently took third place overall at the Rand Kart Club Championship in South Africa, competing against older kids in the Micro Max category and not his usual Bambino race.
Josephat only started racing at the tender age of five and has already made the sport his own, winning the Namibian Bambino Championship last year.