By Hilja Shikongo

The Ohlthaver & List (O&L) Group has officially transitioned from the Pick n Pay brand to Model, a move that marks the end of a 27-year franchise agreement with Pick n Pay South Africa. 
The change took effect on 1 July 2025 and affects all 19 retail stores previously operating under the Pick n Pay Namibia name.
According to O&L, the decision to revive the Model brand first introduced by the company in 1965, was driven by the need for full operational independence. 

By Etuhole Amutenja

Grootfontein residents in the Otjozondjupa region are fuming over the growing and eyesore presence of a sea of uncollected garbage flooding the streets in certain suburbs which is further causing a health panic.

This, the Grootfontein Municipality maintains, is due to a complete breakdown of the town’s only two municipal refuse compactor trucks. In affected areas such as Omulunga, Kalenga, and parts of the town centre, bins are overflowing for than three weeks now, attracting flies, stray dogs and creating an unbearable.

By Staff Reporter

Namibia and India have strengthened their longstanding diplomatic relationship through the signing of multiple cooperation agreements during the recent State visit of Indian Prime Minister Narendra Modi to Namibia. 
The visit, which marked 35 years of diplomatic relations between the two nations.
During an official luncheon in honour of the visit prime minister, Nandi-Ndaitwah described the visit as reaffirming the enduring and strategic partnership between the two countries. 

• By Michael Uugwanga

• By Patience Makwele

The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) corruption scandal took a dramatic turn yesterday, with the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) formally charging 13 individuals.
Among those appearing in court was former Namcor Managing Director Immanuel Mulunga, marking a critical juncture in an investigation that continues to unravel alleged deep-seated irregularities and financial malfeasance within the state-owned oil company. 

• By Patience Makwele

By Hilja Shikongo

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed Namibia’s commitment to deepening bilateral relations with India, highlighting strategic cooperation including the opportunities that exists within the green hydrogen, oil and gas sectors. 

The head of State made these remarks during official talks with India’s Prime Minister Narendra Modi, who is in the country on a historic State visit.

• By Michael Uugwanga

Brave warriors left-back, Riaan !Hanamub, revealed that football has kept him out of prison and away from the grave. !Hanamub (30), plays professional football in South Africa for Betway Premiership side, Amazulu FC.

 
!Hanamub was recently in the country during the off-season and spoke to  Confidente  on how football changed his life, his failed move to Orlando Pirates and the loss of his parents, amongst other issues.

• By Michael Uugwanga

It has been nearly four months since the government announced that it has allocated an amount of N$50 million for sport leagues across the country, but to this day, no money   has been released.

• By Michael Uugwanga
 
Super featherweight boxer Flame ‘Special One’ Nangolo says very soon he will make history by becoming the first Namibian to defeat an American boxer on United States soil. 
Nangolo is currently in Las Vegas, as part of his preparations ahead of his World Boxing Organisation (WBO) Africa Super Featherweight title defence in August. His opponent is yet to be confirmed.