Suicide and drug possession top the weekend police report. Two of the three suicides reported are of women in their 40s. At Oshifo’s Omumbonde Village, Lucia Pokanana (47) allegedly hanged herself at home, as did 44-year-old Meriam Kairi from Orwetoveni at Otjiwarongo. The third suicide is of 31-year-old Simon Anabeb from Oshivelo. Anabeb also […]
The 23rd Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, which attracted 457 exhibitors, has come to an end. Ongwediva Town Council Chief Executive Officer Damien Egumbo attributed the success of this year’s edition to the improvement the committee had made. Positive feedback was received from the exhibitors and visitors. “The theme for this year, bridging tradition and innovation, […]
The 2023 National Fish Consumption Survey indicates that the Hardap Region remains one of the leading meat-consuming regions in Namibia, with fish consumption still seen as a luxury. The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen, says this may be due to a lack of information on fish preparation, limited access, or other meats […]
Tsumeb Mayor Mathews Hangula says he is pleased with the progress of the servicing of the Nomtsoub extension 9 area, where evicted families from Endombo Hostels will be given first priority to purchase or build houses there. The deadline to put up roads, sewer, and water reticulation services is fixed for January next year. Hangula […]
Namibia and Botswana will begin with a trial of the operationalisation of the Mamuno and Trans Kalahari One Stop Border Post as of this Monday. The trial aims to test the efficiency and functionality of the One Stop Border Post regarding the effectiveness of the new systems designed to smoothen the facilitation of travellers. The […]
Kunene Governor Marius Sheya says land reform is crucial for equitable land distribution, addressing historical injustice, and promoting sustainable agriculture and rural development. He made this remark in his State of the Region Address. Governor Sheya says 256 customary land rights, 12 leasehold land rights, and four occupational land rights were approved by the Kunene […]
SWANU of Namibia will prioritise unemployment, poverty, public health, education, and rural economy once elected into power. This was shared by the party’s president, Evilastus Kaaronda, during the official launch of the party manifesto and a regional conference held at Gobabis over the weekend. Kaaronda believes that with abundant natural resources, the country has the […]
The Swapo Party in Zambezi Region has elected Prisca Makabi and Progress Sipapela as candidates to represent the region at the electoral college. Makabi, a member of the regional executive committee, scored 45 votes, and Sipapela, the district executive member of Linyanti district, got 37 votes. Makabi was contesting against Christina Simanga, who received 32 […]
Swapo Party Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said the party seeks to renew its mandate with the Namibian people come November 27. Nandi-Ndaitwah said the party’s main aim even before independence has always been to liberate Namibians politically and economically. Her speech was read on her behalf by the Swapo Party Central Committee and Politburo member […]
A 45-year-old man was arrested on stock theft charges after he was caught with 14 stolen Bonsmara studs from Farm Omantumba in the Hochfeld area of Okahandja District, Otjozondjupa Region. The cattle are valued at N$426,000. According to regional community liaison officer, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the suspect was arrested on Saturday morning, but his […]
