Some residents of Kongola in the Zambezi Region are concerned about the high incidences of prison breaks at the Menias Brian Libuto Police Station. Addressing the media today, the group’s spokesperson, Kilo Manyando, said four prison breaks have been reported since the police station opened in 2014. During this period, 31 inmates escaped, of which […]
Activist Job Amupanda has staunchly defended his challenge to the Veterinary Cordon Fence (Red Line) during cross-examination in the High Court. Professor Amupanda argued that the Red Line perpetuates systemic discrimination against approximately 60% of Namibians while benefitting what he called a few “capitalists,” calling for its removal to uphold constitutional rights and equality. Advocate […]
Four days have passed since the most daring diamond heist at Namib Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA). Neither the company nor the police have addressed the public through a media conference. The silence has sparked criticism, giving rise to speculation and a host of conspiracy theories around an armed robbery believed to involve diamonds worth millions of […]
Media Ombudsman John Nakuta said that NAMDIA and the police are dealing with a complex situation, which begs for accurate and verified information. Dr. Nakuta, however, said the communication strategy of the two institutions leaves much to be desired. He expressed regret over the failure to share timely information, which only facilitates the spread of […]
Residents of Tsumkwe Settlement in the Otjozondjupa Region gathered for a New Year community engagement organised by Ombaye Fishing Company. The event was held at the site where the company plans to construct a community guesthouse. The chairman of Ombaye Fishing Company, Libboly Haufiku, highlighted various contributions the company has made to the Tsumkwe community. […]
The African Union Commission says it is dismayed by the US government’s decision to withdraw from the World Health Organisation (WHO). In a statement, Chairperson Moussa Faki Mahamat says the US, as a member of WHO, was crucial in shaping the organisation’s instruments and norms on public health security over the past seven decades. US […]
Cuba has labelled the decision by the new US President, Donald Trump, to redesignate it on the State Sponsors of Terrorism list as a political move and an attack without cause. On Monday, President Trump overturned his predecessor Joe Biden’s order to delist Cuba from the State Department’s list of countries allegedly sponsoring terrorism activities. […]
The Khorixas Constituency Councillor is encouraging young people from his constituency to come up with creative ideas and present these to their constituency office. Sebastiaan !Gobs argues that when community members come up with initiatives, they typically take ownership of these and see them through. The constituency office has been developing initiatives for the community; […]
The Namibian Police continue to make strides towards infrastructure development, with the latest beneficiary being the Omusati Region, which received infrastructure valued at N$340 million. When it was established in 2001, the Onheleiwa Police Station had only a charge office, built through collective effort from members of the community. On Tuesday, new modern infrastructure was […]
A strategic frame workshop to devise actionable programmes, activities, and projects to guide the Omaheke Region’s agenda for sustainable growth and the needs of its residents is underway in Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa Region. Addressing the three-day workshop, Omaheke Regional Council Chairperson Ignatius Kariseb said the engagement is necessary to address the region’s needs for […]
