Two men are recuperating in the Nyangana Hospital after being mauled by a leopard at Djara-Djara Village in the Kavango East Region. The two were attacked early this week while tracking their lost cattle around their village. Bernhard Haushiku and his brother-in-law Cosmas Mukoya went out to look for their lost cattle after learning that […]
A Tsumeb-based pastor, Junias Nghitewapo, is making a heartfelt plea to the nation to help track his missing brother. Kornelius Nghitewapo, 42, also known as Kolele, was employed as a police officer based at the Oshakati police station and was last seen a year ago. As the first anniversary of Kornelius’s disappearance approaches, Junias is […]
Two of the six people struck by lightning on Friday in separate incidents in the Zambezi Region have died. In the first occurrence, lightning struck two Zambian nationals along the Liselo-Linyanti Road. They were identified as Sililo Ndumba, who died immediately, and Manyando Kanjungu, 41, who sustained injuries and was rushed to the Katima Mulilo […]
The residents and livestock in some parts of the Omaheke Region now have hope thanks to the rain. The headman of Otjomboora Village, Gift Tjirunga, stated that if it weren’t for the recent good rainfall received leading up to Christmas, most of their livestock could be dead by now. Tjirunga said once they receive sufficient […]
Gibeon faces water supply challenges despite having abundant water resources. The village infrastructure, which is over 30 years old, is inefficient and struggles to meet the growing demands of the community. Despite the presence of fountains, the village faces challenges in managing its water resources effectively. Chairperson of the Gibeon Village Council, Sharon Bezuidenthoudt highlighted […]
Ariamsvlei is a border town in the ||Kharas Region and home to around 500 residents. Despite its significance as a border with South Africa along the national B3 road, residents there feel overlooked in terms of development and support. Community members expressed frustration with the local council’s decision to build a stall in the settlement, […]
The Swakopmund beaches are a hive of activity as holidaymakers and beachgoers frolic on the seashore. Swakopmund is a traditional holiday spot for locals and foreigners alike, with many participating in daring adventures on the dunes and going on hot air balloon rides, amongst others. At this time of the year, holidaymakers choose Swakopmund as […]
President-elect Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has commended businesspeople who supported her during her campaign for the Presidential elections, where she emerged victorious. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted a meet-and-greet business meeting as a thank-you for their unwavering support. Addressing the gathering at the Ndaitwah residence at Onheleiwa village in the Okongo constituency, Ohangwena Region, she called on businesspeople to […]
Housebreaking and road accidents top this week’s most committed crimes. Housebreaking incidents dominated and accounted for the highest number of cases. In Omahenene, suspects got away with N$16,000 after they broke into a shebeen. At Katima Mulilo, N$125,000 was stolen when suspects also broke into a house, while in Rehoboth items worth N$13,000 were also […]
As many families across the world celebrate family day by spending time together, some are grieving the loss of their loved ones who died in 2024. As the holiday season draws near, the coastal towns of Swakopmund and Walvis Bay shimmer with festive spirit. But for many, this time of year is a reminder of […]
