The Keetmanshoop Divisional Court has slapped a farmer and three co-accused with a fine of N$1,000 each or three months imprisonment for assaulting a suspected livestock thief. This follows their conviction a week ago on a charge of assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm. They are Coenraad Nolte, Alex Kooper, Jan Steenkamp, and […]

Residents of the New Look suburb in Katima Mulilo are pleading for government intervention over persistent overflows of sewer water into their yards and homes. Alfonsina Libetwa and her immediate neighbours say they launched a complaint with the Katima Mulilo town council regarding the inconvenience and health hazard they face, but their plea seems not […]

A generational farmworker employed at Aand Rus, about 60 kilometres west of Windhoek, is being evicted after 41 years of service to the farm owner. The worker was handed an eviction notice stating that he should leave the farm when he turned 60 on the 20th of December last year but hasn’t moved as he […]

Namibia is expected to harvest its first mass production of bananas by September this year. This was announced by the Namibia Agronomic Board (NAB) during an interview with nbc News. According to the research by the NAB, bananas are second in domestic consumption in the country, with apples being number one. The agronomic board is […]

The chairperson of the Otjokavare council under the Vita Royal House has extended condolences over the passing of late leader Sam Nujoma. Dr. Erastus Mukuaruuze conveyed his condolences through MICT Kunene’s team, emphasising Nujoma’s unwavering dedication to the liberation struggle. Mukuaruuze highlighted that even amidst the brutal Cassinga attack, where South African forces claimed to […]

The City of Windhoek has announced its March 2025 intake for the Firefighter One and HAZMAT Awareness training programs.  The initiative aims to equip participants with practical skills for firefighting and hazardous material management. The Firefighter One program, lasting 14 weeks, is designed for newly appointed firefighters in local authorities, volunteers, and individuals seeking a […]

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has announced the unveiling of a special collection of photographs commemorating the life and legacy of the late Dr. Sam Nujoma, who was UNAM’s inaugural Chancellor from April 1993 to November 2011. The collection features iconic moments from Dr. Nujoma’s tenure as Chancellor, including the launch of key academic programs, […]

Otjozondjupa Regional Governor James Uerikua is convening a meeting with stakeholders who will be involved in the preparations of the regional memorial service of the late Founding President Sam Nujoma. The meeting is underway at Grootfontein, where the memorial service is to be held on 24 February. He stressed the need for committees to put […]

Zimbabwe’s President Emmerson Mnangagwa announced that he will respect the country’s constitutional term limits and will not extend his tenure beyond the prescribed terms.  During a media briefing on Monday in Harare, Mnangagwa made these statements, as reported by the Zimbabwe Broadcasting Corporation. His comments come amid ongoing discussions within the ruling ZANU-PF party about […]