• By Patience Makwele 

Namibia’s national meat processing c o m p a n y , Meatco, is engulfed in a deepening crisis as allegations of systemic victimisation, pervasive racism, flagrant financial mismanagement, and egregious procedural abuse surfaced within its own leadership. Speaking to Confidente on condition of anonymity due to fear of severe intimidation, former and current employees painted a vivid picture of a “toxic environment” at the core of Meatco. 

• By Patience Mawele

Sunday, June 29, 2025, marks a pivotal 100- days milestone for President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, Namibia’s first female head of State. Her initial 100 days have been characterized by foundational reforms and a renewed focus on key national challenges, earning commendation from many quarters for her administration’s nascent steps. 

EARLY ACTIONS 

• By Michael Uugwanga 

Trefina Shivolo, is trailblazing the boxing circles a one of the few female boxing referees and judges in the country, in a male-dominated sport.  She first started as a judge at the tender age of 16, before graduating as a referee in 2017.
During her time as a referee, she won numerous accolades and is currently a certified referee, which means that she eligible to officiate professional fights.

• By Michael Uugwanga

Former Blue Waters Sports Club chairperson, Robert Shimooshili has poured cold water on any conversation of acquiring Eleven Arrows. 

Shimooshili relinquished his position as chairperson of the club after becoming the Namibia Football Association (NFA) president two years ago. Eleven Arrows has over the years been Blue Waters’ biggest rival, with the two clubs playing their home matches at the Kuisebmund Stadium, while their training grounds are separate.

• By Michael Uugwanga 
  Grade seven pupil at Ruimte Primary school in Rehoboth, male Dizano Schrader is making waves at the Standard Bank Junior Hockey initiative.  The initiative started a few years ago with the aim of promoting the sport and develop young players. It is currently being played in 13 regions of across Namibia.  

• By Staff Reporter

In an electrifying display of talent and determination, young players battled for supremacy at the just-concluded Namibian Junior National Table Tennis Competition. The competition, sponsored by Phoenix Insurance Namibia, was a crucial test for Namibia’s rising stars ahead of the African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Youth Games slated for 5 to 12 July 2025. 

• By Patience Makwele

Mental health practitioner and founder of NeuroBloom Psychology, DieMut Amushila, is redefining society’s perceptions of mental health, healing and human worth, with a  mantra, ‘healing is possible’. Amushila is doing so by taking a deeper interest and desire to assist others lead meaningful lives through their diverse unique stories. 

• By Hilja Shikongo

Sixteen young Namibian leaders are preparing to embark on a life-changing journey to the United States (U.S.), as part of the 2025 Mandela Washington Fellowship (MWF).  The initiative, is one of the U.S. embassy’s flagship exchange programes aimed at empowering youth and professionals with skills to lead positive change in their communities.

• By Stefanus Nashama
  Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters (NEFF) leader, Epafras Mukwiilongo, has dismissed growing speculation that he is preparing to retire from politics. Instead, the former parliamentarian said he is returning with unprecedented political energy and renewed fire.

• By Adolf Kaure

South African talent scouts, Selby Williams, Ike Adonis also known as Ixa, Gracia Louw and Morné van Staden concluded a mentorship training of Namibian artists at Walvis Bay, recently.  The scouts are part of the South African talent agency, the Afrikaanse Taal and Kultuurvereniging, ATKV-Crescendo. They maintain that mentorship is crucial for the development of an artist and would maximize their potential in the music industry.