Sister parties mainly from the SADC region called for the strengthening of the bond of friendship and cooperation among former liberation movements as they continue to serve the people. The Communist Party wants the congress to be dedicated to the late Former Cuban Commander in Chief, Commandant Fidel Castro Ruz gave his immense contribution to […]

A local political analyst says president Hage Geingob’s opening speech was intentionally crafted to augment unity in the party. Dr. Ndumba Kamwanyah was however quick to point out that it is however too early to conclude whether the message has achieved its objectives as the real consequence will only be seen after the congress. The […]

Omatjete residents say the water crisis is affecting their resolve to grow food and diversify their farming activities. The persistent drought has decreased underground water sources at Omatjete and surrounding areas in the past 7 years. Community leaders say only one borehole has remained operational to provide water to the entire community. A truck transports […]

Stakeholders in road safety have launched the 2022 festive season campaign as the time to take off gets closer. For the past two years, the months of July, August, October, and December have consistently recorded the highest crashes.             After the global ministerial, a conference on road safety in Stockholm, Sweden, Namibia […]

Swapo Party’s Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged the delegates to the congress to remain focused during deliberations and use President Geingob’s opening statement as an official guiding document. The Swapo Party’s central committee has finalized its five-year term report for deliberation during the congress. According to the party’s Secretary-General Sophia Shaningwa, this was among […]

President Geingob reiterated that his administration has taken action against corruption, even when high-ranking officials are involved. Dr. Geingob made reference to former Cabinet ministers, Bernard Esau and Sacky Shangala whom he removed from their positions following their implication in the fishrot scandal. This and other actions, the President says, is an indication that the […]

President Hage Geingob says the 7th elective congress of the Swapo Party is yet another opportunity for members to recognize the party’s shortcomings and aim to emerge stronger.  Dr Geingob who will chair the proceedings over the next two days, made the statement as he officially opened the congress. According to Geingob the Swapo Party […]

A 33-year-old Namibian male Tuhafeni Simon has been denied bail in the Eenhana Magistrate Court. Simon faces a charge of murder after allegedly killing his girlfriend on Tuesday night at Okongo.  It is alleged that Simon killed 33-year-old Hambeleleni Kakukutu at Okongo just a stone’s throw away from her room.  Preliminary investigations revealed that Simon […]

Two brothers died instantly this morning following a freak accident in an earth dam at Eenhana in the Ohangwena Region.  Preliminary investigations revealed that the two were part of a group of four men whose motor vehicle, a Toyota Hilux, was being reversed to the edge of the earth dam for the occupants to draw […]