• By Renthia Kaimbi

The newly-transformed the RMB & Wilderness Ride for Rangers (formerly Ride for Rhinos), is shifting its focus towards frontline defenders of the nation’s embattled wildlife.  While the rhino remains an iconic symbol of the threats facing Namibia’s wildlife, Ride for Rangers explicitly broadens its scope to honour the human element. It spotlights the rangers, game guards, trackers, and local communities who stand as the first line of defence.

• By Marx Itamalo
  The Oshakati town council (OTC) has allocated N$150 000 for the construction of shared toilets in some of the town’s information settlements. This information is contained in the town council’s budget for the 2025 – 2026, released recently. 

• By Stefanus Nashama

  Tensions are rising in the Moses ǁGaroëb constituency after several flood-affected residents claimed they were unfairly excluded from a food aid distribution programme facilitated by businesswoman Stina Wu and constituency officials. Last week, Wu, a Chinese entrepreneur, donated approximately 300 food parcels valued at N$40 000 to assist vulnerable residents struggling as a result of recent floods. 

• By Patience Makwele

  Residents of Katima Mulilo have raised grave concern over the town council’s alleged inaction on unsafe roads which are in a deplorable state, riddled with potholes and are full of dust. The residents, further accused the local authority of dragging its feet on improving the roads, despite a N$30 million upgrade budget, announced in May this year. 

• By Hilja Shikongo 

  Long-serving nurses across Namibia are raising concerns over a recent introduction of a pre-registration evaluation test by the Nursing Council of Namibia, for those who wish to become registered nurses. The new evaluation requirements have caused frustration among nurses who now face administrative hurdles, high fees, and unclear evaluation standards.

• By Hilja Shikongo

  Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare says he is proud of Hakahana Commercial Printers for being a trendsetter as the only fully black-owned press in the country.  Ngurare made these remarks during a visit and tour of the printers’ facilities in Windhoek on, Thursday. Hakahana Commercial Printers has a staff complement of 75 permanent employees, 65 casual workers and eight intern.

• By Stefanus Nashama

A string of allegations ranging from flawed recruitment processes, victimization of employees, nepotism, procurement irregularities, credit card abuse and conflict of interest are haunting the corridors of the Agricultural Bank of Namibia (Agribank). 

• By Michael Uugwanga 

Namibia’s most successful female footballer Stella Stone (Lastborn) Williams, is bowing out of the game of soccer after more than three decades. The veteran foot-baller explained that the current FNB Women Super League (WSL) will be her last one.

• By Michael Uugwanga

BEAUTIES FC are the First National Bank (FNB) Women Super League (WSL) league champions after claiming the title a fortnight ago, after their 1-0 victory over Windhoek City on May 24, at the NFA Technical Center in the capital.

•  By Michael Uugwanga

The Kaiyamo twins, Nande and Mandume will race at the South African national round three kart championship, which will be held from 13 June to 15 June, at Idube raceway. The twins who will race in the mini max category, have been a force to be reckoned with in go-karting and established themselves as one of the country’s leading racers in that sport.