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Govt calls for total disability inclusion
Staff Reporter SPEAKING on behalf of President Dr. Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at the official opening of the Inter-Ministerial Forum on Inclusion and Sustainability in Windhoek, Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare emphasized that the forum serves as a...

One of the World’s Most Remote Islands Is Now More Accessible Than Ever
Saint Helena’s biodiversity has been under threat since the first known human arrival, beginning with the Portuguese in 1502. The island later passed briefly through Dutch hands before being settled by the British East India Company in the 17th...

World News | Trump Administration Sues California over Transgender Athlete Policies
Sacramento (US), Jul 9 (AP) President Donald Trump's administration sued the California Department of Education on Wednesday for allowing transgender girls to compete on girls sports teams, alleging the policy violates federal law. The move...

ECN outlines voter registration rollout for Kavango East
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) will deploy 48 teams to manage 295 registration points across Kavango East for the supplementary registration of voters (SRV), which will run from 4 to 19 August. Speaking at a stakeholder engagement in...
Several Feared Dead As Vehicles Plunge Into River After Bridge Collapse In Vadodara; Rescue Ops On
PM Modi Plays Drums in Namibia, Gets Grand Welcome on Final Leg of Five-Nation Tour Prime Minister Narendra Modi received a grand traditional welcome in Windhoek, Namibia, on the final leg of his five-nation tour. In a rare and heartwarming...

PM Modi Arrives In Ghana For First Bilateral Visit In Over 30 Years, Receives Guard Of Honour And 21-Gun Salute
Prime Minister Narendra Modi arrived in Accra, Ghana on Wednesday and received a warm welcome by Ghana’s President John Dramani Mahama. A Guard of Honour, along with a 21-gun salute, was presented to the PM Modi. This is his first-ever bilateral...

School Assembly News Headlines for July 11, 2025: Top national, international, business and sports updates
This article covers all the key news events suitable for discussion during school assemblies, with a special emphasis on sports, the national economy, and global politics. The highlights provide meaningful insights—from environmental initiatives...
India's PM addresses Parliament
Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi says Namibia and India share a common history of shared values of dignity, freedom, and constitutional principles that uphold equality, liberty, and justice. In his address to Parliament this afternoon, Modi...

Namandje blasts leaking of case docket to media
Staff Reporter THE lawyers in the ongoing case where people appeared before court for allegedly embezzling up to N$480 million from the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) are pushing for their clients to have an expedited bail...

Alternative Anglican Ordinations: seven South African deacons
Missionary clergy On Wednesday 21 May 2025, the Archbishop of York received notification from the Reformed Evangelical Anglican Church of South Africa (REACH SA) of their plans to ordain “missionary clergy” for ministry in England. “A group of...

The Dark Side of Ecotourism
Yosemite Valley, Yosemite National Park. Photo: Jeffrey St. Clair. Ecotourism is often hailed as a sustainable alternative to traditional travel—an opportunity to explore unique environments while supporting local communities and conservation...

New Unesco Chair at NUST to digitise indigenous knowledge
Indigenous knowledge will not just be stored but will guide how digital tools are built, using the principles of Ubuntu and co-design. The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) on Wednesday launched the United Nations Educational,...

Unemployment Affects GDP Growth, Strains Economic Stability, And Disrupts Social Web
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama Namibia is one of Africa’s most resource-rich countries in terms of people and minerals alike. Namibia’s position, in my opinion, can be improved by changing the people’s mindset, which is characterised by a high level of...

Manor Gardens prodigy shines at prestigious music competition
AT just 11 years old Adriaan Spies, a musical prodigy from Manor Gardens, is already making waves in the South African classical music scene. The Grade Five Manor Gardens Primary School learner is one of only three primary school children from KZN...
ECN submits 2024 election performance and post-poll report
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has submitted the performance assessment and post-election report for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The report was presented in the National Assembly by the Deputy Speaker of the...

PM Modi concludes five-nation tour, Netanyahu's Gaza plan sparks controversy, more
Prime Minister Narendra Modi concluded his five-nation tour, including his visit to Namibia where he signed MOUs in health, medicine, biofuel, and infrastructure. The show also discusses Netanyahu's controversial plan for Gaza, which critics call...

Vedanta Empire on the Brink? Viceroy Research Alleges Ponzi-like Structure, US$5.6Bn Cash Shortfall, Hidden Loans
In a blistering new report, activist short seller Viceroy Research has accused mining and metals conglomerate Vedanta Resources Ltd (VRL) and its listed Indian arm, Vedanta Ltd (VEDL), of running what it calls a ‘Ponzi-like structure’ sustained by...

PM Modi Gears Up For Longest Foreign Tour In 10 Years: Check Full Itinerary And Countries He Will Be Visiting
Prime Minister Narendra Modi will leave on a five-nation foreign visit from July 2 to July 9. This visit will begin from Ghana and is considered to be his longest diplomatic visit in the last decade. The main focus of this tour will be on South...

O&L opens doors to young talent
The Ohlthaver & List Group (O&L) has officially welcomed 13 young professionals into its ‘Emerging Talent 2025’ programme. The initiative aims to nurture future professionals while addressing Namibia’s high youth unemployment rate. The recent...

O&L welcomes emerging talent
The Ohlthaver & List Group (O&L) has welcomed 13 new graduates into its 2025 Emerging Talent programme, reinforcing the group’s commitment to developing the country’s future workforce and addressing the critical challenges of youth unemployment,...