Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has called for the regulation of sex work, arguing that the current approach of criminalization is ineffective and only drives the industry underground, increasing risks for both sex workers and the public. Amoomo noted that despite its illegality, sex work remains a reality in Namibia, with many young men and women engaging […]
The police have destroyed drugs and illegal substances that were confiscated from 2017 to the present. The items are valued at over N$14 million. The substances include marijuana with an estimated street value of N$12.5 million, cocaine worth N$500,000, and crack cocaine worth about N$200,000. Other substances include 600 units of Mandrax tablets, Yes cigarettes, […]
Employees of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc), under the nbc Cares blood donation drive, came out to support the blood drive and save a life. Broadcasting can be demanding, with little to no time to spare; therefore, having the blood donation by NamBTS at nbc premises is welcomed by the employees. During last year’s blood […]
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced the immediate resignation of its Chief Executive Officer, Dr. John Steytler. He was appointed in September 2023. The Board has initiated the recruitment process for a new CEO, and in the interim, John Mbango, Head of Coverage and Large Transactions, has been appointed as Acting CEO until […]
Namibia will have a new official opposition party in the National Assembly by the end of next week. McHenry Venaani, who has held the title of Leader of the Official Opposition for a decade, will no longer occupy the position following the Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) decline from 16 seats to just five in the […]
SADC regional leaders will once again meet for an extraordinary summit to discuss the ongoing security concerns in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). The virtual meeting of the SADC Heads of State and Government is slated for the 13th of March, to be chaired by President Emmerson Mnangagwa of Zimbabwe. The SADC Secretariat, in […]
A heated debate in the National Assembly led to opposition MPs walking out of the chamber in protest. The dispute arose over a motion tabled by the Swapo party’s Philipus Katamelo, proposing an amendment to Rule 2 of the Standing Rules and Orders. The rule in question outlines the establishment and functioning of the Selection […]
The University of Namibia (UNAM) has received research grants to enhance research on food and water security, health, and climate change adaptation from the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST). The grant is for research projects including climate-smart agricultural technologies, energy security, waste management, AI-based medical imaging, and remote agricultural monitoring to improve […]
The formal bail application for six individuals accused of defrauding a fishing company of N$29.9 million has been postponed to 14 April 2025. The matter was postponed due to the medical condition of Accused 1, Victoria George, who is heavily pregnant and currently hospitalised. George is self-employed. The formal bail hearing was initially scheduled for […]
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has vowed to remain dedicated to driving Namibia’s innovation, technology, research, and science fields through academic learning. The university’s Vice Chancellor, Professor Erold ||Naomab said this at the official opening of NUST’s academic year for 2025 in Windhoek. On the occasion, NUST celebrated its first decade of […]
