By Stefanus Nashama
Namibia’s Ombudsman, Basilius Dyakugha, has cautioned that anyone can face prosecution for accusing others of witchcraft, saying such allegations are criminalised under existing laws.
Speaking on the matter this week, Dyakugha said witchcraft accusations remain a complex and sensitive issue in Namibia, as they are often based on belief rather than provable facts.
By Stefanus Nashama
As Namibia prepares for the upcoming regional council and local authority elections, the National Empowerment Fighting Corruption (NEFC) party has announced its intention to contest in 13 local authorities across the country, despite facing severe financial constraints.
By Erasmus Shalihaxwe
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) Immanuel Nashinge, said land was the reason why some Namibians took up arms and gave their lives for independence. Thus, the newly introduced land bill should betray the sacrifices of those who died for the country in the war.
Nashinge made these remarks in parliament this week during the debate on the land bill which has been tabled by Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Inge Zaamwani.
By Elvis Muraranganda
Calls are mounting for the repatriation of remains of Namibians who are buried in countries such as Angola, Zambia, Tanzania, Botswana and South Africa after losing their lives when they waged resistance against apartheid and colonial forces dating back to the 1904.
By Patience Makwele
As regional and local elections draw near, the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has adviced all eligible voters to travel to their home constituencies to cast their ballots on 26 November 2025.
According to the commission, the move is intended to tighten administrative control and prevent duplication of votes. However, political analysts have warned that the decision could make it harder for citizens, especially those living or employed outside their home regions to participate in the elections.
By Patience Makwele
Otjozondjupa regional Governor John Julius //Khamuseb’s stands accused of advancing the recruitment of certain tribal groups or those from specific areas whenever employment opportunities emerge within the region. This comes after //Khamuseb’s authored a letter dated 13 August 2025 in which he claimed that residents from “Otjozondjupa, Omaheke and Kunene” regions, are being excluded from employment opportunities in his region, especially by the Central Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (CENORED).
Eva Bartlett
A shocking video recently published on Russian media and in Telegram channels shows the last moments of two civilians before they were killed by Ukrainian drones in Kupyansk region east of the city of Kharkov.
The drone observed the first man, carrying a white flag – a universal sign for surrender, or in the case of civilians, that they pose no threat – before flying right at him, blowing him apart and injuring the dog walking beside him, who presumably died as well.
The Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region, John Julius //Khamuseb has ordered the Central Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (CENORED) to urgently halt an ongoing recruitment process at the power distributor. Furthermore, //Khamuseb has called for an urgent stakeholders’ meeting to address what he described as “serious governance issues” and allegations of favoritism in the recruitment processes.
