Aletta Katiti Sem dies at 45

Popular Democratic Movement councillor at Usakos, Aletta Katiti Sem (45), has died. Sem served as the deputy mayor of Usakos and was also the acting Karibib Constituency Coordinator and interim chairperson of the PDM Women’s League. PDM president McHenry Venaani described the late Sem as an extraordinary individual whose unwavering commitment and tireless efforts played […]

Helicopter crash victims identified

The Erongo Police have released the names of the two people who died in a helicopter accident near the Swakopmund airport. One of the deceased was 54-year-old Jacques Jacobs, a Chief Pilot and Pilot Instructor at the Flying School Company. 29-year-old Dirk Von Weidts, an aviation engineer, also perished in the accident. He was from […]

OTA Chief Council led by Pro Katjiua investigates unsanctioned mining activities

The Ovaherero Traditional Authority group, led by Professor Mutjinde Katjiua, has tasked the Chief Council to establish a task force committee to investigate livestock theft and alleged unsanctioned mining activities in communal areas. These are some of the resolutions taken at its meeting at Toasis in the Aminuis Constituency. “The fourth resolution deals particularly with […]

Tsumeb vendors set to receive new trading area

Vendors in Tsumeb are set to trade with greater ease following the construction of an open market by the municipality along the town’s main road. Construction started in 2019 and is nearly fully complete, save for a few more touch-ups. “It was partially funded by Dundee Precious Metals with the intention to accommodate the street […]