Ombara Hoveka urges Omaheke farmers to share surplus crops with vulnerable communities

The Hoveka Traditional Authority’s leader, Turimuro Hoveka, has urged farmers in the Omaheke Region to share surplus of their crops with vulnerable residents. Speaking at his homestead at Ombujonganga Village, Ombara Hoveka said he expects a better harvest of more than ten tonnes of cowpeas. He emphasised the importance of prioritising household food security, generating […]

Inmate and Cannabis activist Brian Jaftha begins hunger strike over cannabis laws

Cannabis activist Brian Jaftha, currently incarcerated at the Windhoek Correctional Facility, started a hunger strike on Tuesday in protest against cannabis laws and the treatment of the Rastafari community. According to Assistant Commissioner Salmi Hangula, spokesperson for the Namibian Correctional Service, Jaftha underwent a mandatory medical examination to determine whether he was fit to embark […]

Cassinga Day commemorated in Okongo

Over 100 liberation struggle veterans attended the commemoration of Cassinga Day at Okongo in the Ohangwena Region. The commemoration was, among others, attended by First Gentleman Denga Ndaitwah, Ohangwena Governor Sebastian Ndeitunga, Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi, and a member of the Swapo Party Politburo, Sisa Namandje. Speaking at the event, Namandje said Namibia should not […]

IPC reaffirms strength after senior members defect to Swapo

The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has said it remains strong and unwavering in its mission despite the defection of its three senior members to the Swapo Party.  IPC’s Erongo Chairperson, Alosius Kangulu, addressed the media on Friday at Walvis Bay . Kangulu confirmed that Taapopi Shikongo, Shat Dawid, and Christian Kazuvire, who were all […]

Swapo Party pays tribute to Cassinga victims

The Swapo Party held a candlelight vigil at the party’s headquarters to honour the heroes and heroines who lost their lives during the Cassinga Massacre in 1978 in Angola.  On the 4th of May in 1978, an event took place in the Cassinga refugee camp in Southern Angola. An airborne attack led by South African […]

Vaalgras community honours heroes at annual festival

Community members of Vaalgras Village in the ||Kharas Region converged at the tiny village over the weekend to pay homage to their fallen heroes during the annual festival. Commemorated since 1971, the annual festival of the Vaalgras community, also known as Orlams, serves as a platform to preserve the clan’s cultural heritage.  Addressing the gathering, […]