Erongo Governor Neville Andre has revealed alarming data from the Ministry of Health and Social Services, which recorded 10,401 social problems across the Erongo Region from April 2024 to March 2025. Andre, therefore, emphasised the need for collaboration among faith-based groups, civil society, and government agencies to address the root causes of violence, including poverty, […]
As the National Assembly continued deliberations on the 2025/26 Appropriation Bill at the committee stage, members of Parliament called for urgent reforms to improve worker protection and modernise the labour system. These calls were made during debates on the more than N$250 million budget allocation to the Department of Labour Relations. MPs raised concerns about […]
The Erongo Police are seeking public assistance in locating George Hamanja Isaacks, a 52-year-old police officer who has been reported missing. According to his colleagues, Isaacks travelled from Windhoek to Walvis Bay for work-related duties. He was last seen at around 14h00 on Friday, 2 May 2025, at his workplace in Walvis Bay. Since then, […]
Police in the Kavango East Region have listened to the local residents who have been complaining about not feeling safe. NamPol will now carry out regular patrols for the next two months. Kavango East Regional Commander, Commissioner Andreas Haingura, told the law enforcement officers that it was time to bring order back to the region. […]
The Inspector General of the Police continued his nationwide crime prevention campaign this weekend, engaging with the community at Oshikango in the Ohangwena region. Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo urged residents to actively participate in reducing crime in their areas. Crime, the police chief said, undermines peace, security, and development. He thus urged the nation to […]
Survivors of the 1978 Cassinga Massacre laid wreaths at the graves of heroes and heroines buried at the Heroes’ Acre this morning. As the group remembers those who fought for peace, they are joined by the Cuban brothers and sisters in honouring their heroes. Cuba was one of the countries that assisted in the liberation […]
The Epukiro Constituency Office, in collaboration with Grateful Hearts Charity and Jessica High 5 Foundation, donated clothing and shoes to ten villages in the constituency that are home to the San community. According to the Constituency Councillor of Epukiro, Packy Pakarae, the government has many responsibilities, and he is thus calling on charity organisations and […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has taken a major step forward in the fight against tuberculosis with the introduction of artificial intelligence-powered portable chest X-ray machines. These innovative tools are already making a significant impact in screening and early detection efforts, especially in areas with limited access to medical personnel. As part of […]
Namibia’s representative at the 72nd Miss World pageant, Selma Kamanya, departed for India today, where she will participate in the event taking place on the 31st of May in Hyderabad. At a send-off event on Saturday night, Kamanya revealed the national costume she will wear, inspired by the radiant beauty and rhythm of the Namibian […]
