The Minister of Sport, Jerry Ekandjo; his deputy Agnes Tjongarero; Sport Director Sivute Katamba and Sport Commission Chairman Joel Mathew were among the mourners, who gathered at Christus Kirche, opposite the Parliament Gardens in Windhoek earlier today to celebrate the life of Costa Seibeb. Seibeb, who was one of Namibia’s young and celebrated cyclists died […]

Government values the contribution of the church in accelerating effective governance and nation-building. President Hage Geingob says the teachings of leaders such as Martin Luther on reconciliation are a cornerstone from which government drew inspiration. The Head of State was speaking at the Eucharistic opening of Lutheran World Assembly in Windhoek.

Retired Judge Simpson Mtambanengwe has died. Mtambanengwe a long serving judge on the Namibian Bench died in a Windhoek hospital on Wednesday evening at the age of 85 and after a short illness. A Zimbabwean national, Mtambanengwe served as a judge of the Windhoek High Court between 1994 and 2006 and as acting chief justice […]

Namibia and Germany signed a cooperation agreement that could see the construction of a residential and industrial park in Okahandja. The joint declaration follows an agreement reached after last year’s Invest in Namibia Conference, which saw a demonstration of prototype polycare houses.

The country’s two main tertiary institutions have launched a two year ‘Master of Science in Water Resources Management’ study programme. The programme will train students in dealing with disaster outbreaks, particularly water management, with a special focus on floods.

Social affairs activist Bience Gawanas is to receive an Outstanding Award by the International Planned Parenthood Federation (IPPF) for her contribution to the promotion of Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights (SRHR).

The Eloolo community’s dream to have a clinic has finally become a reality with the opening of a new clinic. The idea of a clinic at Eloolo village was initiated by the community back in 1984 with the establishment of a small makeshift structure, and later became an outreach point in 1990 .

King Mswati III and President Geingob met behind closed doors, while ministers from key departments of both countries – also convened. As this is not his first visit, King Mswati III is impressed with Namibia’s economic growth, telling President Geingob that Swaziland and Namibia could do a lot to enhance trade.

A woman accused of killing her brother was arrested at Makena village in Ndiyona on Thursday morning. The 34-year-old will appear in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court tomorrow. According to police reports, the siblings were at a bar at Makena Village Wednesday evening when the deceased wanted to take his sister, who was reportedly drunk, home. […]

Head of Information Technology Project Management at Standard Bank Namibia, Liffie Champion, is encouraging women to seize available opportunities to contribute towards the development of their communities. Champion cited negative attitudes of women are sometimes the reason why they are not recognised at work places and in society, and this needs to change.