On February 8, 2025, in Windhoek, His Excellency Dr. Sam Shafiishuna Nujoma concluded his 95-year earthly journey.
A humble young man, he grew up under the guidance of his family and community, attending to traditional chores like tending livestock and pounding mahangu at Etunda, Ongandjera. It has been said that while he was a child like any other, he soon began to showcase unique and extraordinary leadership from an early age. This prodigiousness, 95 years later, has touched the four corners of Namibia, Africa, and the world.

First National Bank of Namibia (FNB) has put emphasis on the importance of drafting a will stating that it transcends mere asset management and is a cornerstone of legacy preservation, family security, and ensuring lifelong intentions endure. Yet, even visionary professionals often delay this critical step.

The Government Institutions Pension Fund of Namibia (GIPF) and the Namibia Mid Cap Fund (NMCF) has issued a joint media statement in which the the two entities are cautioning the general public from engaging in dealings with Myrtle Growth Capital - which is the former fund manager of the NMCF. 

Capricorn Group’s profit after tax has jumped by 28.4% to N$1.06 billion, compared to N$827.6 million in the same period last year, Group CEO David Nuyoma has said.
This translates to a 29.1% rise in earnings per share to 196.80 cents. The annualised return on equity also improved from 16.8% to 19.1%, he added.
He said Capricorn Group delivered strong financial results, with profit after tax for the six months ended 31 December 2024 increasing by 28.4% to N$1.06 billion, compared to N$827.6 million in the same period last year.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has disclosed that it has put mitigating and preventative measures in place to control the Fall Army worm and African Army worm infestations in parts of northern Namibia.
Since January, farmers from mostly the Zambezi, Kavango East and West, Oshikoto and Oshana regions complained about the infestations that in their maize, sorghum and pearl millet fields, prompting assessments from the ministry and the Namibia Agronomic Board.

The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has disclosed that it has put mitigating and preventative measures in place to control the Fall Army worm and African Army worm infestations in parts of northern Namibia.
Since January, farmers from mostly the Zambezi, Kavango East and West, Oshikoto and Oshana regions complained about the infestations that in their maize, sorghum and pearl millet fields, prompting assessments from the ministry and the Namibia Agronomic Board.

In a notable pivot from prior environmental activism, the Nama Traditional Leaders Association (NTLA) has thrown its weight behind Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s (Hyphen) Green Hydrogen project, signalling support for sustainable development amid a landmark skills partnership with the Hardap Regional Council.

Amidst rising crime rates in Windhoek, a movement is taking shape in Grysblock, driven by a group of men who recognized the community’s need for protection and safety. This initiative advocates for both security and community development.

When Silishebo Mulisa (not his real name)’s wife was diagnosed with breast cancer, he was not only terrified for her health but also for his finances. As a single father of one, he quickly realised that cancer is not just a medical battle but an economic one. “I was devastated,” he recalled. “Not just because of the diagnosis, but because I didn’t know how I would afford treatment.”
In Namibia, many cancer patients face the same reality. The financial burden of treatment, from diagnosis to recovery, can be overwhelming, particularly for those without medical aid or a steady income.

Former Finnish president Tarja Halonen will be among ten heads of state who will attend the state funeral of Namibia’s Founding President Sam Nujoma this weekend, Confidente has learned. 
Halonen and Nujoma’s paths crossed back in 2000, when they co-chaired the United Nations Millennium Summit with President Nujoma. 
Her office said in a press release that “she will attend the memorial service on Friday and the burial the next day at Heroes Acre.”