• By Michael Uugwanga

“Being a football referee in Namibia is a big waste of time,” say some referees interviewed by Confidente this week, following reports that match officials continue to suffer due to a lack of voice. Recent reports indicate that football referees across the country, notably in the lower divisions, have not been paid their wages for two months despite their services, raising concerns about the future of refereeing in the country.

In March, Namibia proudly marked a historic milestone with the inauguration of its first female president, Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah (NNN), highlighting the evolving recognition of women’s leadership capabilities on par with their male counterparts. In celebrating and appreciating women’s inclusivity, FNB Namibia took the initiative to launch its first-ever women-focused solution, H.E.R Banking, an initiative marking a significant milestone in the bank’s ongoing commitment to financial inclusion.

Sunshine Private College is set to host its 6th graduation ceremony under the theme ‘Education First’ at St Mary’s Cathedral Parish Church Hall in Windhoek, marking yet another turning point in its commitment to shaping the future of education in Namibia. The prestigious event will be graced by Professor. Becky Kapitire Ndjoze-Ojo as the guest of honour. Prof. Ndioze-Ojo is a former member of parliament and has acquired various degrees in Education.

Three of Namibia’s cinematically acclaimed productions have garnered a combined 10 nominations at the Africa Magic Viewers’ Choice Awards, which recognizes outstanding performances in television, film, entertainment, and, recently, digital content creation throughout Nollywood.

Born in the vibrant town of Katima Mulilo, Mushe Musomi, affectionately known as DJ Vuyo, is a recording artist and music producer whose heartbeat is synced to the rhythm of cultural
fusion. With a sound that weaves traditional African melodies with modern influences, he
crafts music that honours his heritage while resonating beyond Namibian borders. DJ Vuyo’s musical journey began years ago, sparked by a love for producing beats and melodies.

The 2024 Bank Windhoek Vehicle
Asset Finance Northern
Selekt Sales Awards ceremony,
recently hosted in Oshakati,
recognised the passion of automotive
salespeople and dealerships in
Northern Namibia.
In 2024, Award recipients embraced
challenges, adapted to
changing market dynamics, and
introduced solutions to redefine
financing and vehicle asset management.
Delivering the keynote
address at the event, Bank Windhoek’s
Regional Manager for the
Far North, Elisse Mire Christof,
said the contributions of salespeople

Bank Windhoek has demonstrated its
dedication to supporting the property
market in Northern Namibia
while recognising the efforts and hard work
of estate agents. The annual Bank Windhoek
Real Estate Agent Awards, recently
held in Oshakati, highlighted the Northern
market as dynamic and ever evolving.
“In 2024, Bank Windhoek financed 281
transactions worth N$226 million in the
northern region, with Rundu accounting
for 109 of these transactions, contributing
N$90 million to the total value.”
Bank Windhoek’s Chief Financial Officer

Ohangwena governor Sebastian
Ndeitunga says the
region is ready to deal with
the imminent floods that faces the
region.
Ndeitunga says this in an interview
with the Confidente this week,
following reports that the annual
efundja floods have hit the Ohangwena.
The annual efundja floods hit
mostly the Omusati and Ohangwena
regions at intervals depending
on the rain which falls in southern
Angola, especially in the central
provinces of Huambo and Huila.
“The regional council is ready.
Just inform the nation to that effect,”

The harvest season marks a
significant milestone for the
government-backed Ndonga
Linena Green scheme irrigation
project, which is the first to start
harvesting maize in Namibia. As
of Monday, their operations were
already in full swing and will continue
over the next few weeks, with
two centre pivot fields, each covering
22 hectares, having delivered
impressive yields of 9.6 and 8.8 tons
per hectare.
This harvests marked improvement
over last year’s averages of 8.2
and 4.6 tons, attributed to major
investment in new technologies,

The Government
Ins t i t u t i on s
Pension Fund
(GIPF) on Tuesday
released its 2024 Integrated
Annual Report
(IAR), which detailed its
financial performance
and strategic initiatives
over the past year.
The report which was
launched at the Windhoek
Country club,
outlined how the fund
has navigated economic
challenges while continuing
to provide security
for its members.
GIPF Chief Executive
Officer Martin Inkumbi
described the fund’s
ability to grow despite
uncertainties.
“The GIPF remains
committed to securing