Nandi-Ndaitwah cracks whip on Swapo candidates
By Jeremiah Ndjoze
As the Swapo party’s campaign to reclaim constituencies lost during the last local and regional authority elections gain momentum, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged prospective councillors to refrain from pushing petitions inspired by waywardness and self-seeking agendas. She made these remarks during her maiden address of the Swapo Central since her election to the party presidency at the Extraordinary Congress in March 2025.
Shifting geopolitical brands diplomats
By Stefanus Nashama
Shifting geopolitical dynamics and alarm marked by uncertainty, diminishing global security, and stability as well as rising economic protectionism, were among the forces that propelled the appointment of new ambassadors. Announcing the appointment of the fresh crop of Namibian heads of missions, President Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah said she has carefully “considered appointing the ambassadors on their experience to navigate bilateral relations during their time of appointment”.
Ya Toivo’s SA statue for all – Widow
By Stefanus Nashama
The wife of the late Namibian liberation icon Andimba Toivo ya Toivo, says the gesture by South Africa to honour her husband with a statue on Robben Island is a recognition for all Namibians and those who contributed in various efforts the country’s armed liberation struggle.
Para-triathlon Rooi shares life in sport
By Michael Uugwanga
Meet Khorixas based female boxer Nawases
By Michael Uugwanga
WHILE boxing has historically been male-dominated with significant past stigma against women, today it is recognized as a powerful fitness option for all genders and continues to evolve. Boxing is now an inclusive sport with growing female participation. In Namibia, the number of female boxers might to be that high when comparing to other African countries, due to the restrictions of women participations, especially when it comes to the professional, unlike at the amateur level.
Edwards navigate’s Namibia’s blue economy
By Patience Makwele
A marine biologist, Josephine Edwards has carved a place for herself in one of Namibia’s previously male-dominated industries. With an Honours degree in Fisheries and Aquatic Science from the University of Namibia (UNAM) and a Master’s in Biodiversity and Conservation Biology from the University of the Western Cape, she leads with the ichthyoplankton in the country’s marine ministry.
Fitness is medicine: Hipondoka on resilience, and youth empowerment
By Hilja Shikongo
When it comes to fitness in Namibia, Ester Hipondoka is proof that passion, discipline, and resilience can transform a lifestyle into a movement. From her early school days where she was actively involved in sports, to owning her own fitness boot camp today, Hipondoka has grown into one of the young voices shaping health and wellness in the country.
ToucyT crowned queen of creative industry
By Hilja Shikongo
In an industry where most dream of mastering just one craft, Namibia’s ToucyT, also known as the Himba Queen, has boldly conquered ten. Actress, producer, songwriter, scriptwriter, theatre performer, dancer, director, anchor, fashion designer, and presenter she embodies what it means to be a true “Decuple-Threat Queen of Creative Industry.”