Six babies were born on Christmas Day at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in the Oshana Region. There are three girls and three boys, all of whom are in good health. Since December 1st, 398 babies have been born at the hospital. Seven babies were born in the whole Omusati Region on Christmas Day, three girls and […]
The police in the Otjozondjupa Region have recorded two murder cases on Christmas Eve. The region’s Community Liaison Officer, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, says one of the murders occurred at Otjiwarongo’s Tsaxa-Aibes location of an unidentified Angolan man who was stabbed to death with a knife. According to reports, the victim was reportedly stabbed in […]
Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua handed over food items to the Namibians who had been repatriated from Botswana and are settled at Gam and members of the San community in his village. Uerikua invited the Botswana returnees and community members from his village to join him at his homestead in Otjiserandu. He emphasises the importance of […]
A resident of Ngonga village, John Sakubenya, died in a hit-and-run today at Namushasha in the Zambezi Region. Authorities believe a vehicle that fled the scene struck Sakubenya. Sakubenya was found lying on the road with severe head injuries and a fractured right arm in the area of Namushasha. In a separate incident, a passerby […]
Vendors operating at the Opuwo Information and Cultural Centre have appealed to authorities to improve the centre’s infrastructure. They complained that the current sorry state of the centre was chasing away their clients. The Opuwo Information and Cultural Centre, known as the Green Building, was established in 2008 and was meant to be a craft […]
The Keetmanshoop Hospital has launched an endoscopic machine with the outreach medical team from the Onandjokwe Hospital. Speaking to nbc News, the Medical Officer of Keetmanshoop Hospital, Bako Motinga, said the machine will assist medical officers in diagnosing and treating gastro and intestinal diseases. “We pass a camera through the mouth of the patient or […]
Namibians are urged to not look down on Cuban nationals and instead embrace them with respect and kindness. This plea is particularly directed to the Namibian students pursuing studies in different fields at universities in Cuba. Namibian leaders, led by Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa, engaged 13 of the 33 students in Cuba’s capital, Havana, […]
As families gather to celebrate family day with their loved ones, some continue to grapple with the pain of loss. For media personality Jessica Kaimu, this time of year serves as a sombre reminder of the tragic death of her younger sister, Cheryl ‘Avihe’ Ujaha. The nine-year-old was brutally murdered nearly six years ago, a […]
One contributing factor to domestic and gender-based violence is a lack of knowledge about marriage. This was shared by the Namibia Marriage Council’s Executive Director, Paulus Hawanga. The Namibia Marriage Council is a faith-based organisation established seventeen years ago that was brought to life by several social issues, including gender-based violence as well as domestic […]
Strawberry picking has become a family tradition, blending fun, education, and the irresistible appeal of farm-fresh berries. The spirit of Christmas and Family Day brought families together for a delightful outdoor experience at Grow Getters Strawberry Farm near Windhoek. Visitors of all ages embraced the joy of strawberry picking, turning it into a memorable activity […]
