A coalition of environmental and agricultural organizations have launched an urgent petition to demand for an immediate ban on importation of bee colonies from South Africa. They warn that Namibia’s food security and biodiversity is at threat.
By Adolf Kaure
The Africa Day annual celebration on May 25 at Swakopmund, was an emotional event as various musicians at the coastal town made use of the gathering to trace and remember their identity. The day symbolizes the solidarity, heritage and African culture while serving as a reminder of the progress made in promoting unity across the continent.
Windhoek is about to feel the burn in the best way possible as the renowned South African fitness sensation, the ‘King of Squats’, prepares to invade Namibian for a one-day fitness takeover.
Scheduled for June 7, 2025 at Eros Sports Field, the event promises to unite fitness lovers under one goal, ‘squat and sweat together’.
It is with profound sorrow that I extend my heartfelt condolences on the passing of comrade Kuzeeko Kangueehi, a revered educator, freedom fighter, and pillar of our nation’s liberation struggle. His departure leaves a void not only in our hearts but in the collective memory of Namibia.
Economic collaboration between Namibia and Botswana has the potential to reshape the regional energy landscape. Recently, President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah of Namibia and President Duma Boko of Botswana met to discuss critical economic initiatives. One of the key topics on their agenda was the possibility of a joint oil refinery, a move that could bring significant benefits to both nations.
As a recent graduate and a member of Namibia’s growing population of unemployed youth, I speak on behalf of countless young job seekers who face long-standing obstacles when applying for government vacancies. For years, the recruitment system in our public sector has made it incredibly difficult for many qualified candidates, especially those from disadvantaged backgrounds, to compete fairly for opportunities.
As Namibia grows closer to an energy transformation which may reshape its economy, the National Council for Higher Education (NCHE) has urged locals to prepare for the oil and gas industry. This remarks were made during a public lecture which took place in Windhoek last week under the theme, ‘skill needs for Namibia’s emerging oil and gas industry’.
Namibia’s Mobile Telecommunications Company (MTC) and the United Nations (UN) has entered into an agreement that will see the two organisations facilitating knowledge and skills transfer through the National Internship Programme. The agreement will also promote electronic know your customer (e-KYC), e-learning and digital identity solutions as well as foster the expansion of financial literacy.
The Namibia Green Hydrogen Programme (NGH2P) has announced the allocation of N$25 million to fund scholarships for students from the ||Kharas and Hardap regions. While this investment is a landmark boost for Namibia’s green energy ambitions and has further secured the country a top global ranking in climate investment competitiveness.
In a historic and emotionally charged moment, Namibia officially observed its first Genocide Remembrance Day, honoring the lives of more than 100,000 Ovaherero and Nama people who were systematically exterminated by the German colonial regime between 1904 and 1908.
According to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah in official address at the commemoration, the declaration of this national holiday marks a turning point in Namibia’s journey toward healing, historical reckoning, and justice.