Housebreaking suspect shot dead

A suspect was fatally shot by City Police officers after trying to flee from a house-breaking incident in Khomasdal. The incident occurred at around three this morning when City Police members attempted to verbally stop two male suspects who were breaking into a house in Khomasdal and broke the gate. The police warned the suspects not […]

Neu Sommerau residents plead for proper roads

Residents of Neu Sommerau resettlement farm near Kombat are calling on the government to improve their roads as children get stuck when they walk in the mud on the way to school during the rainy seasons. The Neu Sommerou resettlement farm has been in existence since 2003. Although the population on the farm has increased over the […]

HIV-positive women more vulnerable to cervical cancer

Women who are HIV positive are more at risk of human papilloma virus infection, making them vulnerable to cervical cancer. Although a particular challenge in the African Region, given the high levels of HIV infection, this is also a screening opportunity, according to the World Health Organisation. WHO’s African Regional Director, Matshidiso Rebecca Moeti, highlighted […]

Late Dr Rihupisa Kandando buried

The former Swanu President and veteran politician, Dr. Rihupisa Kandando, was buried at Omitivine village in Aminuis constituency over the weekend. Dr. Kandando died on the 23rd of December, aged 60. He was accorded an official funeral by President Hage Godfried Geingob. Various speakers described the late Kandando as an academic of note, who they […]