The governor of Otjozondjupa, John //Khamuseb, has formally accused the regional electricity utility Cenored of engaging in corrupt and discriminatory hiring practices. He alleged that the company favors applicants from outside its operational areas, unfairly overlooking qualified residents from the Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, and Kunene north regions.
In a letter, the governor summoned various local authorities and utility executives to a high-level meeting to address these concerns. He stated that such practices undermine regional empowerment and violate principles of fairness, adding that tribalism has no place in society. The governor also claimed that Cenored's chief executive, Fessor Mbango, ignored an earlier request to suspend...
Namibian police are searching for two men, Isack Nuuyoma and Hainghumbi Pinehas, identified as the masterminds behind a series of taxi-related robberies and kidnappings in Windhoek and Oshakati. Authorities report the suspects use vehicles with false registration plates to pose as legitimate taxis, luring and then robbing passengers.
A national police spokesperson stated that at least eight such cases have been reported in the Khomas and Oshana regions. While three individuals connected to the criminal syndicate have been arrested, the alleged leaders remain at large.
The police have advised the public to avoid unmarked taxis and to share ride details with others before traveling. They urge anyone with information to contact the...
The Electoral Commission of Namibia has registered over 22,000 persons with disabilities for the upcoming regional and local authority elections. ECN operations director Zenia Klazen shared this information during a media briefing on election preparations.
The commission plans to give priority at polling stations to individuals with disabilities, the elderly, and pregnant women. This will be managed on a rotating basis between lines, according to deputy director Marilyn Kazetjikuria. She explained that Braille ballot papers, currently being finalized with the National Federation of People with Disability in Namibia, will be available for visually impaired voters.
Kazetjikuria also clarified provisions for voter assistance, stating...
The Windhoek City Council has approved a plan to upgrade Sam Nujoma Stadium to meet international standards set by FIFA and the Confederation of African Football. This decision follows a ban on the stadium hosting international matches after it failed to meet required standards.
Under an approved cost-sharing arrangement, the city and the Namibia Football Association will split the N$19.9 million cost for structural upgrades. The municipality reported it has already allocated its portion, appointed a contractor, and handed over the site. It was noted, however, that the football association has encountered financial challenges, leading the Ministry of Education, Sport, Youth, and National Service to seek potential funding support.
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The City of Windhoek will exempt qualifying properties from paying assessment rates for the upcoming financial year. This approval, granted during a recent council meeting, applies to organizations including churches, charities, and public institutions that meet the criteria set by the Local Authorities Act.
Municipal authorities reported receiving 158 applications for the exemption, with each property undergoing an inspection to verify its compliance with legal standards. The council cautioned that any properties found to be non-compliant, such as those used for undeclared purposes or where rent is charged, would have their exemptions revoked.
This measure is intended to ensure fairness and transparency in the process. The...
A university lecturer has stated that developmental projects will fail to achieve sustainable solutions unless they incorporate local and indigenous knowledge. Sion Iileka, dean of the environmental management faculty at the International University of Management, explained that this knowledge forms the foundation of self-sufficiency. He shared these views at the Youth Climate Change Conference Namibia 2025 in Ondangwa.
Iileka described indigenous knowledge as a unique system developed over generations, providing innovative techniques tailored to local environments. He noted its role in ensuring social justice and community well-being, adding that it is transmitted through stories and long-term observation. This knowledge, he said, is...
The NamPower Foundation has inaugurated a new three-classroom block at Titus Ndjaba Combined School, alongside a guardroom and perimeter fence at Oluwaya Combined School in the Ohangwena Region. The projects, valued at over 1.6 million Namibian dollars, aim to improve educational infrastructure in the Epembe constituency.
Ohangwena education director Isak Hamatwi commended the initiative, describing it as a sustainable investment in the nation's development. He noted that the growing student population in the region has created a significant classroom shortage, making such partnerships essential. The new infrastructure enhances safety for learners and teachers while adding dignity to the learning environment.
Sarah Wayiti, a liaison...
Bank Windhoek has introduced a wallet-to-wallet money transfer service, a first for Namibia's banking sector. The new feature, called EasyWallet On-Send, enables customers to send funds directly to another user's EasyWallet account. Managing Director James Chapman announced that the service is designed to promote financial inclusion and offers secure, instant payments.
The service permits transfers of up to 2,000 Namibian dollars per day, with the bank indicating a future review of this limit based on customer usage. Initially available exclusively to MTC mobile network subscribers, the functionality will soon be extended to include TN Mobile customers. This innovation also provides a payment option for individuals who do not hold a...
With regional council and local authority elections approaching, voters in the Khomas region are expressing a strong demand for realistic promises and greater accountability from candidates. Some citizens, like Josephine Haman from Windhoek Rural, report having lost faith in the electoral process due to a lack of visible change in their communities since the last elections. She emphasized that consistent engagement from leaders is more valuable than campaign speeches.
Other voters, such as Vincentius Vries from Katutura East, insist that elected officials must be held accountable for their campaign pledges and should face consequences for misusing their positions. He stressed the need for youth inclusion in significant decision-making...
