Damage to a vehicle from a “pothole strike” can have a significant financial impact on motorists, from tyre replacement to rim damage, plus a need for wheel realignment and checks on suspension and steering components.
With the blessed rains we have had since the beginning of the year, we have been lucky as Namibians. The whole country has been generously soaked, and not a moment too soon. Our roads are the only part of our country that didn’t enjoy the rain. Namibia has some of Africa’s best, if not the best, road infrastructure, but it was no match for the unrelenting rain. Dodging potholes became a national sport. Some potholes are so big, you expect a bridge to be required to traverse them.
As Namibians, we need to address a pressing issue that affects our society greatly. Avoiding this topic will not make the issue we face go away, matter of fact, it will only worsen the situation. Every other day we read about violent crimes, rape and murder cases committed by men. A few months ago, a 17-year-old switched off the lights of all six of his family members. Just two days ago, a 15-year-old boy tragically committed suicide. Alarmingly, boys aged 12-17 years have been making headlines due to rape cases this year alone.
For years, building wealth in Namibia appeared to be reserved for a lucky few, high-paid professionals, successful businesses personalities, or wealth passed down from generations. Traditional investment vehicles like housing, shares, and pension assets have been the cornerstones of building wealth, yet beyond the financial reach of ordinary citizens. This narrative is set to change.
At least 40 successful candidates who have applied for business training under the MTC 4 Life program, have commenced the hands-on three-weeks long training.
• By Stefanus Nashama
The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB), in collaboration with 37 local tourism stakeholders, represented the country at Africa’s Travel Indaba 2025, this week.
Organised by South African Tourism, the three-day Indaba, is hailed as one of the continent’s largest and most prestigious leisure tourism trade. It kicked off on 13 May in Durban and ended on Thursday.
By Patience Makwele
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) on Tuesday approved a 3.8 % increase in NamPower’s bulk electricity tariff for the 2025/2026 financial year, significantly lower than the 17.44 % originally requested by the power utility.
The adjusted tariff will see electricity rates rise from N$1.9856 to N$2.06 per kilowatt-hour (kWh), effective 1 July 2025, and remains applicable until 30 June 2026.
By Jeremiah Ndjoze
Namibia’s trade balance took a turn for the worse in March 2025, standing at a deficit of N$2.7 billion, when compared to the N$2.0 billion recorded the previous month. The scenario, however, presents a significant improvement when compared to the same month last year, which recorded a trade deficit of N$4.6 billion. The trade balance refers to the difference in value between a country’s imports and exports.
A recent sighting of crocodile in the Okatyali constituency of Oshana region has triggered a wave of panic among the inhabitants.
This comes hot on the heels of the disappearance of a cattle herder in the area, which has sparked speculation among community members that the reptile might have something to do it.
THE Namibian Police is warning members of the public in the Ohangwena, Omusati and Kunene regions to be cautious of roaming elephants that are causing havoc in some constituencies in those regions. According to police Senior Inspector Anna Kunga of Omusati region, elephants were recently seen feeding in mahangu fields at Onyalala and Ontanda villages in that region.
As a result, Kunga warned farmers and members of the public not to disturb the elephants.