Former Namibian President Nujoma Hospitalized in Critical Condition.
Former President Sam Nujoma has entered a private hospital in Windhoek this week. Sources say senior government officials received reports about the critical state of Namibia's founding president.
Attempts to reach his physician, Dr Tshali Ithete, and his son, Utoni Nujoma, for comment were unsuccessful. This marks Nujoma's second hospital stay since July 2023.
The Office of the President thanked citizens for their support during his previous hospital stay. "He is recuperating very well," the office stated at that time.
President Nangolo Mbumba praised Nujoma at his 95th birthday celebration last year. He credited Nujoma with nurturing leaders like the late Hage...
Africa Adopts New Plant Health Strategy to Combat Agricultural Threats.
The African Union has launched a major plant health plan to protect farming and trade across the continent. The Plant Health Strategy for Africa runs from 2022 to 2036 and aims to strengthen crop protection in all member states.
Plant pests and climate change threaten African agriculture, putting thousands of plant species at risk. These threats could harm the continent's economy, where farming provides 40% of GDP and employs up to 80% of workers.
The 89-page strategy outlines seven key goals to improve plant health systems. It calls for better coordination between nations through central offices and forums for planning and data sharing.
AU agriculture director...
Northern Namibia Rain Levels Too Low for Flash Floods, Expert Says.
According to Leonard Hango, a chief hydrologist at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, recent rainfall in northern and central Namibia poses no immediate flood risk.
Hango reports that Angola's Cunene region has seen limited rainfall, easing concerns about water flowing into the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin. The basin spans 129,000 km2 and features seasonal wetlands with integrated waterways known locally as ishana.
"People should not panic. Floods only follow heavy rainfall events, which has not happened up to this point," Hango said.
The basin's floodplains benefit local communities by providing fish, livestock water, thatching grass, and reeds. These...
Defense Chief Files N$500,000 Defamation Suit Over Social Media Claims.
Namibian Defence Force chief Martin Pinehas has filed a defamation lawsuit against Independent Patriots for Change councilor Nghipudilo ya Shiindi, seeking N$500,000 in damages for social media comments.
The lawsuit stems from Ya Shiindi's TikTok post on November 29, which alleged Pinehas planned to harm IPC president Panduleni Itula. Court documents filed by lawyer Sisa Namandje claim these statements spread across multiple social media platforms.
Ya Shiindi claimed Pinehas held a meeting at Grootfontein Military Base on election day, November 27, 2024, to plot against Itula. "We know of all your plans... don't you dare... this is 2024, and you guys are trying...
Court Orders Seizure of Activist's Property Over Legal Costs.
The High Court of Windhoek has ordered the seizure of Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda's movable property to recover N$91 440 in legal fees.
A writ of execution issued Tuesday directs the deputy sheriff to attach property from Amupanda's Eros residence in Windhoek. The order stems from a December 2023 ruling requiring Amupanda to pay one day's legal costs in his case challenging Namibia's veterinary cordon fence.
Lawyers representing the Namibia Agricultural Union (NAU) and commercial farmers Diethelm Metzger and Andre Compion filed the execution order. The initial bill of N$147 150 was reduced to N$91 440 after court assessment.
The cost order followed...
Namibian President Calls for Peace as DRC Conflict Intensifies.
President Nangolo Mbumba urged diplomatic solutions to the Democratic Republic of Congo crisis during Friday's diplomatic corps meeting. He expressed deep concern about the conflict's potential to expand into neighboring regions.
The statement came as Southern African leaders gathered in Harare, Zimbabwe, for an emergency summit on the DRC situation. Namibian Defence Minister Frans Kapofi represented the country at the SADC meeting, chaired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa.
Fresh fighting erupted this week in Goma, home to over two million people, as M23 rebels made major advances. Reports indicate clashes between DRC and Rwandan forces along their border.
"Namibia will...
Parliament Delays Opening, Marks Geingob's Death Anniversary.
Namibia's parliament has postponed its first sitting to February 5, shifting from its original schedule to honor the first anniversary of former president Hage Geingob's passing.
Geingob died from cancer on February 4, 2024. Parliamentary senior spokesperson Sacky Kadhikwa issued an apology for any disruption caused by the schedule change.
The parliament has not planned specific memorial events for the day, Kadhikwa said. A new book about the late president, titled "Whispers of Freedom," will launch on February 6.
Armed Robbery at Namibian Gas Station Leaves Police Searching for Suspects
Four robbers targeted a gas station in Noordoewer last Friday, threatening staff at gunpoint before fleeing with stolen cash and coins.
Police reports indicate the attackers approached the station from multiple directions before confronting the cashier and fuel attendant. The suspects forced their way into the office using a Tommy-bar, emptied the cash register, and seized additional coins.
Law enforcement officials continue their investigation to identify the perpetrators. No injuries were reported during the incident.
Namibia Weighs Military Response as M23 Rebels Seize DRC's Goma.
The Namibian government remains undecided about deploying troops to the Democratic Republic of Congo, presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari said Tuesday. This comes after M23 rebels captured the strategic city of Goma.
President Nangolo Mbumba has called for diplomatic solutions to resolve the crisis. "President Mbumba and the Namibian government support the Luanda and Nairobi peace processes for eastern DRC. Any escalation would harm these efforts," Hengari stated.
Namibia has invested N$90 million in DRC peacekeeping missions to date. The country last sent troops to the DRC in 1998, alongside Zimbabwe.
Several African nations have already committed forces to...
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