Between January and November 2023, 183 crimes were committed against women and children in the Kavango West Region. The region has now joined the rest of the country in carrying out “Operation Basadi,” targeting wanted persons for violence against women, children, and the elderly. Members of the Namibian Police Force in Kavango West took to […]
The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters have reiterated their demands for the allocation of fishing quotas to address unemployment in the country. The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEEF) want unemployed people to get jobs in the fishing industry through the Governmental Objective Fishing Quota. The party mobilised jobless youth to petition the Ministry of Fisheries and […]
The Namibian Police have promoted over 4,000 officers, its first ever mass promotion of this scale. The Inspector General of NamPol, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says, “All promoted officers are expected to continue working hard, maintain a high level of discipline, and improve service delivery. You should not relax and feel that you have now […]
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities has once again highlighted the persistent issue of discrimination faced by individuals with disabilities. A qualified psychologist and student at the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired Center in Windhoek, Meriam Kamberipa, narrated her challenges in job searches marked by unjust discrimination. Kamberipa has been aspiring to work […]
The Ohangwena regional leadership is looking to resolve their current issues over grazing land with Angolan farmers. Thousands of cattle graze in the area. The Governor, retired Lieutenant General Sebastian Ndeitunga, addressed the matter when he visited the Oukwanyama Traditional Authority along with the regional leadership. High on Ndeitunga’s agenda was the need for resolution […]
Omusati police will intensify their presence and visibility in the community by executing random patrols to maintain law and order and ensure that people are safe during the festive season. This was stated by Omusati Police Regional Commander Ismael Basson in an interview with nbc News. Commissioner Basson says he wants the festive season to […]
Findings from oversight reports by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing reveal stark disparities, particularly in rural communities, highlighting challenges of accessibility and outdated infrastructure, exacerbated by adverse weather conditions. Presenting the report to the National Council, Chairperson of the Standing Committee, Swapo Party MP Alfeus Abraham, called for urgent attention to address […]
Members of Parliament in the National Council expressed concern for public health over the use of hooka pipes, or, as they are otherwise popularly known, hubbly bubbly, especially when shared. They were contributing to the motion tabled by Swapo Party MP Richard !Gaoseb, which includes the need for an analysis of its health side effects. […]
Three minor boys from Mbarakarungu Village in Botswana’s Chobe District, bordering Namibia’s Zambezi Region, strayed into the Kweha cattle post in Linyanti Area while playing on Friday. The children, aged five, six, and eleven, moved into Namibia without realising that they had crossed the border. The Chobe River, which forms the border, is dry. Relatives […]
Namibia and Brazil are looking to diversify cooperation in areas such as diplomacy, justice, police, and the creative industries. This was highlighted during the opening of the 2nd Session of the Namibia-Brazil Diplomatic Consultations. Namibia and Brazil continue to share strong cooperation in defence and navy, as well as food security. The two countries will […]
