The Ministry of Sport Youth and National Service’s Executive Director, Mbumba Haitengela, has clarified that the electricity and water bills for the Independence Stadium were paid on Wednesday afternoon before the power outage occurred. The power outage resulted in the match between Orlando Pirates and Life Fighters being abandoned. However, Haitengela refuted claims and reports […]

The Municipality of Omaruru has resolved to address its 117-year-old sewerage system and get all its residential and business areas connected to the main sewerage line. Currently, residents are served by two trucks that collect sewerage waste throughout the day. Under the current financial year, the municipality has constructed a large sewerage pump station under […]

Former politician turned businessman Nico Kaiyamo says he hopes his story of courage, resilience, and being principled inspires Namibians. Kaiyamo narrates his life’s story in his autobiography titled ‘My Journey’, launched in Windhoek on Thursday. The name Nico Kaiyamo has become synonymous with the slogan ‘friend to all, enemy to none’, as he takes us […]

Even though Rundu is famous for its river and splendid greenery, there is another characteristic that stands out. The amount of litter often found in various areas of the town. Residents would often just choose a random spot and transform it into a dumping site—the result, an eyesore.  And with the rainy season approaching, dirty […]

The police regional commander for Ohangwena has urged residents and visitors to adhere to the law. Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa, in the same vein, encouraged police officers to work diligently and treat citizens equally before the law. The Ohangwena Regional Commander says boots will be on the ground as police visibility intensifies during the festive season […]

Police in the Zambezi Region apprehended a 37-year-old man found in possession of 24 elephant tusks during a joint operation with the Ministry of Environment and Tourism last night. The tusks are alleged to have come from Botswana, where the elephants were poached, and entered Namibia through the Batubaja Area in Linyanti Constituency. All 24 […]

Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has stressed the need to translate words into action by effectively implementing policies that are inclusive, especially for women. This, she says, creates an integrated human rights ecosystem, allowing for equal opportunities. Minister Dausab pointed out that Namibia is doing relatively well in the human rights ecosystem as it has the […]

Civil servants have been encouraged to embrace technology and leverage the newly launched “Being a Public Servant in Namibia” Digital Pocket Guide 2.0 to improve service delivery. Embracing digital technology has been identified as a key tool for improving effective service delivery and social justice.  The digital version of the Pocket Guide will see the strengthening […]

Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Derek Klazen says the fishrot scandal did not cause the loss of jobs for over 1,000 fishermen, who were part of a strike in 2015. At his annual industry address at Walvis Bay, Klazen noted that there is a distinction between the Fishrot scandal and the job losses. The Fishrot […]