The Villager Newspaper

24/09/2025

Farmers expressed their enthusiasm following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s announcement of plans to establish processing centres in all 14 regions of the country. Shikonda Leader Shivute, a farmer and manager of the Okongo Horticulture and Agro-Food Processing Association Cooperative, shared…

  By: Loise Shiimi   Farmers expressed their enthusiasm following President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s announcement of plans to establish processing centres in all 14 regions of the country.   Shikonda Leader Shivute, a farmer and manager of the Okongo Horticulture and...

24/09/2025

There is no structured format or formula for how the government allocates money for capital projects to the regions and local authorities across the country.

  By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Hangala   There is no structured format or formula for how the government allocates money for capital projects to the regions and local authorities across the country.   This was revealed by the Minister of Urban and...

24/09/2025

The Forum of German-Speaking Namibians (FDN/FGN) is calling on fellow private sector operators and the government to address the status of Namibia’s inability to attract investments for other ventures and sectors that are underdeveloped.

  By: Dwight Links   The Forum of German-Speaking Namibians (FDN/FGN) is calling on fellow private sector operators and the government to address the status of Namibia’s inability to attract investments for other ventures and sectors that are underdeveloped.  ...

24/09/2025

A group of young Namibian cyclists is representing the country in Kigali, Rwanda at the first UCI Road World Championships to be held on African soil.

They include 17-year-old Delsia Janse van Vuuren, Marco Thiel (17), Roger Surén (18), Rosemarie Thiel (17), and Monique du Plessis (22).

  By: Hee-Dee Walenga   A group of young Namibian cyclists is representing the country in Kigali, Rwanda at the first UCI Road World Championships to be held on African soil.   They include 17-year-old Delsia Janse van Vuuren, Marco...

24/09/2025

The government has announced a decongestion initiative targeting 39 overcrowded schools across five regions. This is in an effort to improve learning conditions and reduce strain on teachers and infrastructure.

According to government figures, the country has around 209 critically overcrowded schools.

By: Annakleta Haikera   The government has announced a decongestion initiative targeting 39 overcrowded schools across five regions. This is in an effort to improve learning conditions and reduce strain on teachers and infrastructure.   According to government figures, the...

24/09/2025

FNB Namibia has recemented its place as a leader in the financial sector after being named Best Retail Bank Namibia 2025 and Most Innovative Banking Solutions Provider Namibia 2025 at the World Business Outlook Awards.

By: Staff Writer FNB Namibia has recemented its place as a leader in the financial sector after being named Best Retail Bank Namibia 2025 and Most Innovative Banking Solutions Provider Namibia 2025 at the World Business Outlook Awards.  ...

24/09/2025

The International University of Management (IUM) Eenhana Campus invites all ambitious students, professionals, and lifelong learners to join its vibrant academic community of more than 1500 students for the 2026 academic year.

By: Stephanus Pombili   The International University of Management (IUM) Eenhana Campus invites all ambitious students, professionals, and lifelong learners to join its vibrant academic community of more than 1500 students for the 2026 academic year.   As Namibia’s...

24/09/2025

Trump criticises UN, Europe in stern UN General Assembly speech

US president Donald Trump delivered a spirited speech at the United Nations General Assembly, criticising the UN and questioning its global agenda.

Trump labelled climate change "the greatest con job ever" and blamed the UN for promoting false environmental predictions that hurt national economies.

With that, he encouraged heads of states in attendance to abandon what he called the “green scam,” warning that strict climate policies would lead to economic failure.

Trump also criticised Europe’s immigration policies and the continent’s green energy push, deeming the continent a “double-tailed monster.”

Moreover, he expressed that Europe's desire to be “nice” would lead to the destruction of its heritage, warning of continued decline if policies did not change.

Report: Tulimevava Simeon

24/09/2025

Santam Namibia supports the Dordabis Project with N$150 000 to promote food security.

The project is a partnership between privately-owned Urban Harvest and Crowning Gardens, an NGO established by Miss Namibia 2024 winner, Prisca Anyolo. This initiative aims to provide climate-smart hydroponic and aquaponic systems in the production of fresh vegetables and fish protein for the disadvantaged communities in Dordabis.

"Namibia has a harsh, arid climate and has long faced the challenge of food security, with many rural and peri-urban communities struggling to grow crops in water-scarce conditions. Growing food is just one aspect of this project, "said Anyolo.

Santam Namibia CEO, Franco Feris, stated that the empowerment of rural communities and skills transfer are some of the key elements in their corporate social responsibility strategy.

Report: David Shoombe

24/09/2025

Ethiopian external debts unsustainable - World Bank, IMF

A joint report by the two international financial institutions states that "Ethiopia faces political, economic and humanitarian challenges, with its debts regarded as unsustainable."

The report also revealed that Ethiopia's debt repayment has been made more challenging by the accumulation of both short-term and medium-term debt service payments.

Additionally, the country’s low debt-carrying capacity classifies it as being in debt distress, following its default on a $33 million Eurobond coupon payment in 2023.

The report also noted that in 2021, the Official Creditor Committee was formed, agreeing to restructure the nation’s debt.

Moreover, a Memorandum of Understanding on debt treatment is expected to be signed in the near future, lowering the risk of debt distress by the 2027/2028 financial year.

Report: David Shoombe
Photo: Contributed

24/09/2025

Family Devastated as Ritual Killings Continue in Nkurenkuru

During a ritual killing protest held yesterday in Nkurenkuru, the uncle of Abisai Kamina Kakukuru, whose body was found floating in the Kavango River on 5 September, said his nephew had seven body parts missing when the body was discovered.

Ezra Kakukuru said the tragic incident has left the family speechless as they are still coming to terms with what happened to Kakukuru.

According to him, the incident was reported to the police when Kakukuru went missing from the hospital on August 30, 2025.

He said his nephew’s head and face were ripped apart, his left hand and leg were missing, and his chest was cut open.

“It’s heartbreaking since this is the second person who has gone missing in our family,” Kakukuru said.

He added that in 2019, another niece went missing and has never been found, and that police have not arrested or brought anyone to book for the two family members they lost.

This year alone, about six people have allegedly fallen victim to ritual killings in Nkurenkuru.

Video: Annakleta Haikera

24/09/2025

The Villager 24 September 2025

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