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Zambezi Institutions Unite for Regional Cleaning Campaign
By Johani Johani The cleaning campaign in the Zambezi Region took place on Friday, led by all seven (7) institutions of higher learning under the theme “My Presence, My Responsibility.” Students gathered at the Zambezi Regional Council, where the cleaning began before spreading to different parts of Katima Mulilo town. The initiative aimed to promote…
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Odinga to Be Buried on Sunday in Bondo
By Staff Reporter THOUSANDS of mourners gathered at the Parliament Buildings in Nairobi on Friday to pay their last respects to former Prime Minister and veteran opposition leader Raila Odinga, whose body lay in state ahead of his final journey home. Odinga, aged 80, passed away from heart attack on Wednesday, October 15, 2025, while…
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Editorial: Bring Back EPUPA or Fix NamPost’s Failing System
The end of Epupa Investment Technology’s contract to distribute social grants in Namibia on September 30, 2025, has left a visible gap in service delivery one that the new system under NamPost has yet to fill effectively. Since NamPost officially took over payments on October 1, chaos and long queues have become the new reality…
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Namibia Breweries Partners with Cricket Namibia to Celebrate Togetherness
By Staff Reporter Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) on Tuesday, in Windhoek, announced its partnership with Cricket Namibia as the official drinks partner to promote sports, unity, responsible consumption, and national pride among Namibians. The new collaboration marks NBL’s return to cricket sponsorship, having previously supported the national team under its Richelieu brand. The partnership aims…
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NCCI Re-establishes Divundu Branch to Empower Entrepreneurs
By Staff Reporter THE Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry (NCCI) has re-established its Divundu Branch as part of a nationwide effort to strengthen grassroots business representation and promote entrepreneurship across the Kavango East Region. The move follows a consultative meeting held on 9 October 2025 between the NCCI Secretariat, led by Chief Executive Officer…
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Editorial: Katima Mulilo State Hospital at Breaking Point – A Community in Need of Healing
Katima Mulilo is the beating heart of the Zambezi Region, a crossroad of trade, culture, and life along the mighty Zambezi River. Yet, beneath its vibrancy lies a growing crisis: the crumbling state of Katima Mulilo State Hospital. For too long, residents have endured a facility that is stretched beyond its capacity, understaffed, under-equipped, and…
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Southern Africa Unites for Citizen-Led Peace at HWPL Summit
By Staff Reporter THE Southern African branch of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) hosted the 11th Anniversary Commemoration of the HWPL World Peace Summit on October 11, 2025, in Cape Town, South Africa, to strengthen citizen-led peacebuilding efforts. The Southern African branch of Heavenly Culture, World Peace, Restoration of Light (HWPL) brought…
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Smit Returns Home to Inspire Namibian Music Scene
By Staff Reporter After more than a decade of performing across Africa, Europe, and the Americas, internationally acclaimed Namibian musician Riaan Smit has returned home to Swakopmund to raise his daughter, mentor young artists, and rejuvenate Namibia’s music industry. Known for his distinctive Afro-Gypsy Blues style a fusion of African rhythm, gypsy swing, and soulful…
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Institutions of learning Unite for Town Cleaning Campaign
By Kimmie Mikatazo Students from various tertiary institutions in the Zambezi Region will join forces tomorrow, Friday for a Town Cleaning Campaign under the theme “My Presence, My Responsibility.” The event will take place at the Office of the Zambezi Regional Governor, starting at 07:30 in the morning. The campaign is organised by the Office…
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President Nandi-Ndaitwah Meets NDP Leadership at State House
By Staff Reporter NAMIBIAN President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with the National Democratic Party (NDP) delegation, led by Hon. Lukato Lukato, today in Windhoek at State House to strengthen dialogue, discuss national priorities, and promote unity across Namibia’s political spectrum. The meeting, is part of the President’s ongoing consultations with opposition parties, aimed to foster cooperation…
