The Erongo Police have identified the missing man near Cape Cross as 44-year-old Namibian, Lisius Nkandi. Police report that on Friday, August 2, at around 21:30, a Namibian-registered fishing vessel sailed from the Walvis Bay harbour, streaming on her own power, with 10 crew members, including the captain and the chief mate, Lisius Nkandi. […]
The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley, has called for more collaboration and innovation in the preservation of the country’s cultural heritage. She said this while officiating at the Bom Jesus shipwreck exhibition at Jasper House Museum in Oranjemund. The Bom Jesus shipwreck, a Portuguese trading vessel constructed in the 1950s, was […]
A Member of the Swapo Party, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, has asked the youth to critically assess their interests, abilities, and capabilities to align their career choices to key job markets and emerging natural resources. Dr. Murangi said this will help reduce unemployment and contribute to the country’s development. She spoke at a Swapo party mini-rally at […]
The distribution of the San Feeding programme remains a major challenge due to transport-related delays. Tsumkwe Constituency Councillor, Johannes Hausiku, says the situation demands prompt response for the beneficiaries to continue getting food. Hausiku revealed in an interview with nbc News that the transport problem can be resolved by using a storage facility at an […]
Drilling of additional water boreholes in rural areas, land reform projects, and drought subsidy provisions were among some issues that were raised by leaders and community members in the Omaheke Region. These were brought to the attention of the Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, at a community meeting. Kgosi Andrew Kgosimang […]
The Miss Namibia 2024 pageant has reached new heights, with an array of prizes unveiled by the Miss Namibia Organisation. This evening, Pupkewitz Motors, the long-time main sponsor for three decades, is handing over the ultimate prize to Miss Namibia, which is a brand-new Toyota Starlet Cross worth N$307,900.00, co-sponsored by Debmarine Namibia and Pupkewitz […]
Bilateral trade between Namibia and Brazil has declined, highlighting the urgent need to boost trade and investment activity. Over the past five years, Namibia’s exports to Brazil have decreased by 11% annually. In 2022, Namibia exported N$336,000 in goods to Brazil, including refined petroleum, poultry meat, and precious stones. Brazil, on the other hand, exported […]
The newly established Environmental Crimes Court will send a clear deterrent message to perpetrators of crimes against wildlife and the environment. The specialised court, which was unveiled at Otjiwarongo, has been lauded as a worthy investment to help the authorities protect Namibia’s natural resources. The Environmental Crimes Court, a first of its kind in […]
The Namibian Police in the Zambezi Region have reported a murder and suicide that took place in the Kazauli village, Bukalo area, after the bodies of two people were discovered on Monday. The deceased are 36-year-old Obert Sibolile Matengu, who allegedly killed his girlfriend, 32-year-old Mulela Muwana, by stabbing her with an unknown object on […]
The UN Resident Coordinator to Namibia says most countries are struggling to meet most of the Sustainable Development Goals targets, and the SADC region is no exception. Hopolang Phororo says achieving the SDGs would require more than just government action, but a collective effort from stakeholders and communities. Phororo made the remarks during a meeting […]
