Affirmative Repositioning leader and Member of Parliament Prof. Job Amupanda has formally asked the National Assembly to postpone the approval of the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Chairperson and two Commissioners until key documents about the selection process are released.…
As tensions simmer once again in the Middle East, China is stepping into the conversation with a clear message: the path forward for the United States and Iran must be grounded in dialogue, not confrontation. During a routine press briefing…
Namibian graduate and The Updated World volunteer journalist Erastus Andreas is preparing to publish his debut book, The Silent Struggle, a work that explores resilience, identity, and the often-unseen challenges people face in their daily lives. Currently in the publishing…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed that condoms are once again available at public health facilities across Namibia following the arrival of a new consignment of pharmaceutical supplies. Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Susan Ndjaleka,…
Thabo Mbeki has alleged that South Africa’s growing anti-illegal immigration movement is being coordinated with support from foreign interests rather than emerging as a genuine grassroots campaign. Speaking during a National Democratic Revolution (NDR) seminar, the former president argued that…
Ghana has declined a planned State Visit by South African President Cyril Ramaphosa, which was scheduled for August, following concerns over the reported killing of a Ghanaian national during anti-immigrant protests in South Africa. The decision follows the death of…
Prime Minister Elia Ngurare has called on Namibians to embrace podcasting as a platform for sharing knowledge, promoting local voices, and preserving the country’s diverse cultures and expertise. In a post shared on social media, Ngurare said he enjoys listening…
Students at I-Care Health Training Institute have accused the institution of implementing financial and academic policies they say are preventing some learners from sitting for supplementary examinations and progressing with their studies.Several students, who spoke on condition of anonymity, alleged…
A 25-year-old man, Karambuka Exodus Ndango, has been denied bail after appearing in the Ndiyona Periodical Court on allegations that he raped an 86-year-old pensioner in Popa Village, Mukwe Constituency, Kavango East Region. Ndango made his first court appearance on…
Two passengers lost their lives following a head-on collision between a Volkswagen Amarok and a Namibian Defence Force (NDF) vehicle near Oshakati on Tuesday morning. The two deceased men were travelling in the Amarok and were pronounced dead after the…
