A 23-year-old resident of Oshithashembungu village in Onesi Constituency, Omusati Region, died on Friday after being stabbed with a knife in the chest. The incident took place at the Ondumbo location. It’s alleged that the deceased Timoteus Pius was socializing at an Ondumbo location when he decided to go home. On his way, he realized […]
The death of the |Hai-|Khaua people’s Deputy Kaptein Stephanus Goliath has set in motion a number of mourning rites as per the tribe’s traditional customs. Goliath who died on the 10th of March was 78 years old. The family spokesperson, Johan Frederick, in an interview with nbc News gave a rundown of traditional rites […]
Young boys at Okahandja took an oath against Gender-Based Violence and to be upstanding and responsible members of society. The boys are being capacitated with social skills and mechanisms by the Blue Project – a branch of the Love in Network Namibia. Gender-Based Violence remains a dreaded evil in society, and these young boys of […]
Epukiro Constituency Councilor Packy Pakarae has emphasized the need for all stakeholders to collectively address the needs and challenges facing the sector to ensure that learners receive a quality education. Pakarae made the remarks at the educational seminar at Epukiro in the Omaheke Region. Pakarae stressed that stakeholders at the regional level need to remain […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein calls for UN coordination in water management. The minister said the United Nations Secretary-General, Antonio Guterres should create a position within the UN that takes responsibility for water. Schlettwein who is attending the UN 2023 Water Conference in New York, said during an interview that the […]
It was good news to the ears of the residents of Katutura in Windhoek when the Ministry of Health and Social Services announced the extension of the Katutura Health Centre’s operating hours to 24 hours a day. Residents had high expectations, and while service seemed to have improved, weekends remained a challenge as unattended patients […]
Pediatric Cardiologist Dr. Fenny Shidhika and partners have launched the Namibia National Children’s Hearts Trust. This is a breakthrough for the country, as many children and adults with heart diseases have often been referred to Cape Town for attention and treatment. The Trust will provide affordable health care, create awareness about the disease, and will […]
Uis community members have alleged that a Chinese Mining company, Xinfeng, and several others are mining Lithium while their licenses were approved to mine semi-precious stones in the Daures Constituency of the Erongo Region. The Community Spokesperson Jimmy ||Araseb has requested the Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo to revoke the mining licenses of all […]
Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Leader Bernadus Swaartbooi has appealed to the Mines and Energy Minister to consider criminal prosecution against Xinfeng Investment and the Environmental Commissioner over the alleged illegal mining operations near Uis. Swaartbooi says if Minister Tom Alweendo’s investigation into the allegations reveals that there has been falsification of documents or a breach […]
International Relations and Cooperation Minister, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has tabled the ministry’s vote of over N$932.7 million in the National Assembly for consideration. In her motivation speech, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the budget is guided by Vision 2030, NDP5, Harambee Prosperity Plan and the Swapo Party Manifesto. In line with her ministry’s mandate of international diplomacy, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed condolences to […]
