The late Petrus Iilonga is at his final resting place and today his life and service was celebrated by all those whose lives he touched. Reporter Laimi Hainghumbi takes a look at events from the day he died.
The Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association is inviting veterans of the liberation struggle to become members of the association. Association President Ben Shikongo appealed to registered members to update their annual subscription fees, effective from 31 December until next year. Membership to the association ensures benefits for the liberation veterans and their families, including medical […]
The Police in Omusati Region has officially launched sporadic and targeted operations at identified areas of concern on the road and in the towns and settlements aimed at ensuring the law is maintained. Omusati Regional Commander, Titus Shikongo says with the increase of people in the region crime also increases and holiday makers become targets.
Various companies in the Oshana Region have donated items towards the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund’s Xupifa Eemwenyo campaign.
A major transport operator at the coast says the worldwide demand for copper has had a positive impact on business. Andre van der Walt specialises in long haul transportation within the SADC region and ferries copper from Zambia’s copper belt to the Walvis Bay port for worldwide export. Van der Walt Transport started business in […]
//Karas Police Regional Commander Rudolf Isaacks has cautioned parents to stay on alert over the festive season, when going on outings with their children. This after four teenage girls drowned in the Orange River at Aussenkehr settlement last week. Isaacks said these teenagers’ precious lives were cut short unexpectedly, cautioning parents to remain on alert […]
Eight Police officers, who were deployed to the United Nations African Mission in Darfur in December last year, have returned home. The group, one woman and seven men, were among 45 Nampol officers sent to the United Nations’ Hybrid Mission, to ensure safety in Darfur. Nampol Inspector General Lieutenant General Sebastian Ndeitunga in a speech […]
An automated dispensing system, also known as ‘The Robot’, is up and running at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital to provide computer-controlled storage, dispensing, and tracking of medication. Gone are the days of long queues at pharmacies and inaccuracy with regards to medical prescriptions. Tecnyfarma Namibia Managing Director Elwin Burger stressed that ‘The Robot’ will […]
After a week of mourning and befitting tributes, President Hage Geingob led the family, friends and comrades of Petrus Iilonga to his final resting place. The late liberation struggle icon has been buried at the Heroes’ Acre.
Three people died in a car accident at Oshikuyu village on the Oshakati-Omungwelume road Friday night. It is alleged that the driver of a Toyota bakkie, which was travelling from Oshakati to Omungwelume and a Nissan bakkie going in the opposite direction collided head-on. Both people in the Nissan, including the driver, died on spot. […]
