The family of Kilus Hishongwa from Onekwaya Village of the Ohangwena Region, who was allegedly murdered by his grandson, are pleading with young people to do self-introspection and change their ways. Some of the family members were inconsolable, and in their grief they could not comprehend what just happened to the 95-year-old Hishongwa. Hishongwa’s 30-year-old […]
Swapo MP Clemencia Coetzee has called on the government to fast-track the delivery of affordable and inclusive housing across Namibia. Coetzee, who hails from the ||Kharas Region, began her political journey with the Swapo Party at just 17 years old. She expressed a firm commitment to uphold the party’s values of inclusivity and development throughout […]
Walvis Bay Rural Constituency Councillor Donatus Tegako is the new Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council, following an election in the chamber. Tegako, who is on the ticket of the Independent Patriots for Change, replaces Arandis Councillor and Swapo Party’s Benita Imbamba. A motion of a vote of no confidence on Imbamba was tabled on […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology has emphasised the need for Namibians to document their own history, especially regarding the 1904-1908 genocide and colonial era. Speaking at the 2025 Africa Tour on Understanding Namibia, Emma Theofelus suggested using creative mediums like film production to authentically depict Namibia’s history, which is often written by outsiders. […]
Residents of Zambezi Region have been urged to capitalise on the opportunities presented by the Hyphen Hydrogen Energy. During the roadshow at Katima Mulilo, residents questioned how they can gain from the green hydrogen project. Hyphen Hydrogen Energy’s Senior Economic Development Manager, Johaness Shipepe, assured residents that they will gain from the project, including job […]
Dams around the country are experiencing increased volumes of water inflows, following heavy rains. Several major dams, including Von Bach, Omatako, Otjivero, Hardap, Neckartal and Naute, have seen heavy masses of water fill up their holding capacity. The positive inflows observed over the past week have significantly boosted national water security, experts say. Currently, Swakoppoort […]
Sibbinda Constituency is the latest to receive fibre connectivity from Telecom Namibia. Connected to the internet now are the constituency office, the health centre, and the education circuit. Acting Technical Manager for Telecom in the Zambezi Region, Vennetty Kabunga, says that despite the constituency only implementing fibre connectivity this year, they are happy with the […]
The company Suncrest Farming Solutions has called on crop-producing communities in the Epukiro Constituency of the Omaheke Region to prioritize horticulture and fodder production after the area recorded good rainfall. Speaking at a Farmers Information Day held at Epukiro Pos 3, company director Sydney Maphosa stressed it was high time that local farmers developed themselves […]
Rundu-rural constituency councillor in the Kavango East Region, Paulus Mbangu, says that while the country has been liberated from external control, focus must now be placed on securing economic sovereignty. Mbangu addressed the belated independence celebrations held at Kayengona Village over the weekend. “True independence is not merely the absence of foreign rule; it is […]
As we head into the Easter weekend, road safety becomes more critical than ever. The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has raised serious concern over the growing number of pedestrian-related incidents recorded over the past few months. With traffic volumes expected to rise significantly during the holidays, the Fund is calling on all road users to […]
