As Mr. Etienne Maritz concludes his distinguished tenure as Executive Director of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security (MHAISS), it is fitting to reflect on the extraordinary contributions of a public servant whose leadership continues to shape the institution and strengthen public faith in government service. Far more than a steward of administrative processes, Mr. Maritz is a reformer transforming MHAISS into a model of efficiency, innovation, and people-centred service delivery.

By Sven Thieme

By Kaipaherue Kandjii

A local motor vehicle dealership has announced a recall of 657 vehicles in Namibia due to significant safety concerns.
The affected models include 579 Ford Rangers, 76 Ford Everests, and one Ford Transit Custom.
This forms part of a broader regional recall impacting over 21,000 vehicles across Southern Africa, with South Africa being the most affected.

…vows to align department with company strategic goals 
 

By Jeremiah Ndjoze

Former Namibia Post and Telecom Holding’s Managing Director, Kristofine Itembu-Naunyango is up to any challenge presented by her new position at Telecom Namibia and has described her new role as one in which she is tasked to ensure that the company’s legal and regulatory frameworks and strategic goals remain in tandem. 

By Kaipaherue Kandjii

In a groundbreaking move set to reshape Namibia’s tourism landscape, the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) has announced the official launch of three regional offices, bringing tourism services directly to local communities from 1 September 2025.
The initiative, aptly titled “Taking Tourism to the People,” marks a historic decentralization effort that promises to unlock economic potential in underserved regions across the country.

By Patience Makwele          

Etuhole Amutenja

Classes at Kaisosi Combined School in Rundu have been suspended earlier than usual for the past two weeks due to non-functional toilets, forcing hundreds of learners to relieve themselves in the nearby bush. 
Hamunyera Julius Hambyuka Kavango East governor said he is aware of the issue.
“ I was  only briefed by officials on Wednesday on this issues . I intend to call the ministry of education just to find out what is happening and what they are doing about it,” he said.

By Marx Itamalo

By Jeremiah Ndjoze

As the investigations into the legality of the handling of a Namcor tender for the recruitment of a dealer at its Hosea Kutako Service Station gains momentum, the parastatal has rope in the services of private investigators in order to expedite the process, Confidente has learned. 

By Jeremiah Ndjoze

Former presidential aide, John Nauta, will have to wait a while longer for the commencement of court proceedings in his purported case of defamation of character against erstwhile permanent secretary in the presidency, Dr Ndeutala Angolo and two media houses.