The Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare Ministry has condemned the brutal abuse of a 5-year-old girl by her family members in the Omaheke Region. The incident, which happened towards the end of July, came to light in a video circulated on social media. The Chief Public Relations Officer in the ministry, Lucas Haufiku, […]
A 28-year-old man charged with the murder of his biological son in Otavi made his first appearance before the town’s magistrate court. Thomas Muronga is accused of fatally injuring his two-year-old son, Jason Muronga. He allegedly forcibly took the child from his 24-year-old girlfriend, who is also the baby’s mother, and then proceeded to a […]
The Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, officially inaugurated the Likwaterera Early Childhood Development Centre in the Kavango East Region. Since 2016, learners at the centre used to attend classes in thatched houses until these were destroyed by a hailstorm last year. The Likwaterera Early Childhood Development Centre caters to […]
The Modified Single Buyer module and the integration of the Southern Africa Power Pool electricity market will offer new opportunities for independent private producers. It is also expected to unlock the potential of renewable energy in the region. This was revealed at the launch of the SAPP and MSB Market Access Guide in Windhoek on […]
Cuba’s President, Miguel Mario Díaz-Canel y Bermúdez, has concluded his state visit to Namibia. President Díaz-Canel graced the Heroes Day commemoration as the guest of honour, where he was also bestowed with the Order of the Most Ancient Welwitschia mirabilis, First Class, by President Hage Geingob. The Cuban leader also paid tribute to Namibia’s fallen […]
The Harambee Prosperity Plan (HPP) will continue to serve as a guiding framework for the execution of United Nations’ development initiatives in Namibia. This was said by Rachel Odede, UNICEF Country Representative in Namibia, when she bade farewell to President Hage Geingob at State House. Odede also commended President Geingob’s commitment to inclusivity as a […]
Some fathers are said to be neglecting their responsibilities due to a lack of education and life experience. Thus, fathers are encouraged to step in and carry out their responsibilities. To find solutions for fatherlessness in the country, the Hans Seidel Foundation organised a dialogue to discuss how the public can be educated on the […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, in collaboration with the National Library and Archives, has established a platform for 74 Namibian writers aimed at nurturing a culture of writing and reading within the country. The two entities launched the National Literary Festival to celebrate Namibian literature, stories, creativity, and the culture of reading. The […]
African Stars, the reigning champions of Namibian football, have been eliminated from the CAF Champions League. Despite their significant investment to make an impact in the elite continental competition, they were defeated 1-0 in the second leg of their match against Power Dynamos of Zambia. This loss resulted in their elimination on the away goals […]
NamWater is working on the rehabilitation of its canal in an effort to ensure that the northern communities have access to an ample supply of clean drinking water. Two particularly significant portions, Omahenene and Olushandja, have already undergone thorough refurbishment, incurring costs that exceed N$60 million. In an exclusive interview with nbc News, NamWater CEO […]
