Namibia

As Namibians head to the polls, the stakes are higher than ever. Namibia’s election on 27 November is shaping up to be one of the most fiercely contested in its history and, for the first time, it could lead to a second round of voting. The election would determine whether…

Windhoek – “The injury pattern did not match the father's account, so I involved a social worker,” recounts Julia Kaiyamo, a doctor at Katutura Health Centre in Windhoek, Namibia, of a recent case she treated. Kaiyamo’s assessment was informed by training she received on addressing child maltreatment. Almost 40% of…

While Namibia says it can succeed where others have failed in using oil and gas to help its people, experts and campaigners are sceptical At the COP28 climate summit in Dubai, almost all the world’s countries agreed to transition away from fossil fuels in energy systems. But, one year later…

The government of Namibia has directed Starlink, the satellite internet service owned by Elon Musk, to halt its operations in the country with immediate effect. The Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) stated that Starlink is operating without the required telecommunications license, rendering its activities illegal. In a statement, CRAN…

Quiet may be making a comeback, especially for people looking to escape life's regular stresses and the vices of technology. Just ask acoustic ecologist Gordon Hempton about the importance of finding quiet places. It's become his mission as the co-founder of Quiet Parks International (QPI), a nonprofit dedicated to putting…

Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has urged those in queues waiting to cast their votes to remain patient despite delays. "The process was smooth for me, I urge everyone to come out and cast their vote," she said. She said this on Wednesday after voting at the MTC headquarters in Windhoek's…

Vice president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her government will change policies to ensure Namibians benefit from the country's natural resources, like the oil and gas discoveries. Nandi-Ndaitwah says the government will take a balanced approach to ensure investors can make a profit, while protecting Namibians. "There should be a balance to…

Presiding officers in the Keetmanshoop rural and urban constituencies say they are observing a higher turnout than expected. Presiding officer at the Disability Resource Centre polling station, Clarence Andries, says people started arriving at 05h30 on Wednesday morning, ranging from the elderly to young people who wanted to cast their…

On November 27, general elections began in Namibia. For logistical reasons, the Electoral Commission decided to extend the process until November 30. The main opposing parties entered the elections with high expectations for their results. The ruling South West Africa People’s Organisation (SWAPO) party, which has been in power since…

It was with sorrow that I heard yesterday of Breyten Breytenbach's passing. The esteemed Afrikaans writer, poet, painter and activist was Gondwana's guest at Etosha Safari Lodge & Camp seven years ago. We filmed him on the deck of the lodge against the backdrop of the verdant mopane forest. One…