The final session of the 7th Parliament has officially opened. Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi stressed the need for a time-conscious approach if the legislative body has to conclude its agenda before adjourning on the 19th of March 2025. Welcoming members of parliament back to the chamber, Katjavivi emphasised the importance of […]
The scenes at Mburu-uru Primary School in the Kavango West Region are shocking. Instead of desks and chairs, some learners sit on three logs inside makeshift classrooms constructed from corrugated iron sheets and poles. In the hostel, overcrowding has forced some children to sleep on the floor due to a lack of beds. The limited […]
Almost three weeks have passed since Namibia’s most daring and violent diamond heist at NAMDIA, yet an eerie silence hangs over the case. Authorities have gone dark, offering no new details, and there is no word on whether the stolen gems, possibly worth hundreds of millions, have been recovered. Among the unanswered questions is how […]
Farmers on the resettlement farm Katemba in the Kunene Region are distressed because they say the new owner evicted them. Farm Okatemba near Kamanjab was bought by the government in 2007 for resettlement purposes. However, Lazarus Kamati, who worked for the previous owner, has lived on the farm since then. Kamati is, however, not resettled […]
Police in the Hardap Region have recorded a 10.7% decrease in overall crimes reported in 2024 compared to the previous year. The Regional Crime Investigations Division Head, Deputy Commissioner John Mwatongwe, revealed this at a media briefing held at Mariental. Statistics revealed that the region recorded 4,156 cases. Of these cases, 914 were police-generated cases […]
Police in the Zambezi Region are investigating a case of forgery and document tampering involving a 30-year-old resident of Kongola. Zambezi Regional Police Commander, Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, confirmed that the suspect was arrested on Monday at the Katima Mulilo Open Market. The individual is accused of altering learners’ academic symbols to higher grades, allegedly to […]
Well-wishes continue to pour in for Founding President Sam Nujoma, with the latest from President Nangolo Mbumba, during the opening of the first Cabinet meeting for 2025 at the State House. “I also take this opportunity to convey a message of strength and goodwill to our Founding President and Father of the Namibian Nation, President […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture is working tirelessly to ensure all learners are placed in schools. The ministry is also addressing challenges such as water and sanitation in the Kavango East Region. Speaking to nbc News, Deputy Executive Director Edda Bohn clarified these and more issues and the steps being taken to resolve […]
The Directorate of Veterinary Services has placed strict control measures in response to the outbreak of the lumpy skin disease (LSD) in the Otjinene constituency and Gam area of the Otjozondjupa Region. According to the state veterinarian, Dr. Seuakouje Veii, all villages in the Otjinene, Omaheke, and Gam areas in the Otjozondjupa Region have now […]
Dr. Job Amupanda has lodged a formal complaint with the Judicial Service Commission (JSC) against High Court Judge Shafimana Ueitele, alleging misconduct in his handling of the Red Line trial. The complainant accuses Judge Ueitele of making inappropriate remarks during the trial, including references to the private lives of those involved, suggesting that politicians should […]
