The Otjinene community has lost a stalwart traditional leader and member of the Senior Traditional Council of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, Usiel Kambirongo. The 82-year-old Kambirongo died on the 5th of August after battling with a long illness. Otjinene Constituency Councillor Erwin Katjizeu says they have lost a trendsetter, a dedicated traditional leader, an icon, […]
Omaheke Governor, Pijoo Nganate, is pleased with efforts being made by the residents of Ovinjuru Village in Epukiro, including the set up of modern infrastructure for a preprimary school, an adult education centre, and the community garden project. Speaking during the Governors Service Delivery Day at Ovinjuru Village, Nganate emphasised the need to lay a […]
The long-running feud between Immanuel Mulunga and his employer NAMCOR finally came to an end with the MD’s dismissal. Mulunga’s dismissal on different charges follows his acquittal at a disciplinary hearing on another set of allegations. In an eight-page termination letter, which listed charges, including fraud and gross negligence, the board says it fired Mulungu […]
Police have arrested a seventh suspect in connection with the death of 24-year-old NUST student, Matheus Sheehama, at Walvis Bay. He is 18-year-old Moses Kandume. The other suspects are Jessica !Gaes (27), who was Sheehama’s girlfriend, Michael Awaseb and Jimmy !Gaeb (both 24 years old), as well as Marvin Wapota, Romano Paulus, and Enrico Gomachab, […]
As part of its efforts to enhance the standard of facilities and operational capabilities of police in the region, the |Khomas Regional Council took it upon itself to repair police vehicles as well as repaint and renovate holding cells. This is all being done at a cost of N$1.5 million. The |Khomas Region Governor, Laura […]
Keetmanshoop residents living in peri-urban areas have expressed gratitude for receiving food parcels under the government’s drought relief programme. The drought relief food parcels consist of two 20-kilogramme maize meal bags, two tins of fish, two packets of soya mince, and two 750-ml cooking oil bottles. The Keetmanshoop Urban Chief Administrative Officer, Vincent !Goraseb says […]
The Zambezi Bream Festival and Expo officially kicked off in Katima Mulilo this week. The Zambezi Bream Festival and Expo began on Sunday, aimed at uniting different communities, promoting local businesses, and supporting economic growth while allowing local vendors the opportunity to sell their products and services. The exhibition is a tribute to the hard […]
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) seized nearly 745,000 kilogrammes of cannabis during a series of operations around the country in July. NamPol, in a statement on Thursday, said various drug substances were confiscated and 130 individuals arrested between 01 and 31 July. The police seized a total of 744,890.33 kilogrammes of cannabis, 850 Mandrax tablets, […]
The two women who died in an accident involving an Intercape bus and an Iveco minibus on the B1 road outside Otjiwarongo on Tuesday have been identified by their relatives. The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) crime investigations coordinator in the Otjozondjupa Region, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, told Nampa on Friday that the deceased were identified […]
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and its Board have resolved to terminate the employment contract of its Managing Director, Imms Mulunga, effective immediately. In a statement released this evening, the company announced that “the Board deliberated extensively on a case of misconduct involving Mulunga; following these deliberations, the Board resolved to terminate Mr. […]
