The Nigerian militant group, Niger Delta Avengers has announced a ceasefire and readiness to engage in talks with the Nigerian government.

Three cases of murder, five suicides, three culpable homicide and two rape as well as armed robbery and reckless and negligent driving were reported over the weekend. The incidents were recorded by the police in nine regions across Namibia. On Friday, Elvis Presley Rooinasie, aged 19, was stabbed to death by a 17-year-old suspect at […]

At least Eight people have drowned in water wells at the Amarika village, while in search of drinking water. The latest incident happened last week when a six-year-old boy drowned in a seven meter well.

The drilling of boreholes for stranded hippos in the Bamunu Conservancy of the Zambezi Region is almost complete. Regional Services and Parks Management Director, Colgar Sikopo, told NBC News at Katima Mulilo that a second borehole was being prepared.

The Government says the lack of an agreement with NANTU on a 5% general salary adjustment poses a serious challenge. Information and Communication Technology Minister Tjekero Tweya described the offer as the most reasonable government can afford.

A project aimed at reactivating the civil society and non-governmental organisations has been launched. Civil Society organisations were once active, especially at independence but their activities have declined in recent years.

The Namibia Planned Parenthood Association, NAPPA, has provided family planning to more than 9 000 young people in the Zambezi Region since 2015. Its Executive Director, Bravo Linosi says the association has also done more than 2 000 HIV status tests during that period. NAPPA opened its doors at Katima Mulilo in 2009 and provides […]