Two men accused of raping and murdering Keolebogile Paulino last month at Divundu have been denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court. The case is remanded to 12 September for further investigations. Bernard Mukoya (24) and Ghuwanga Mukerenge (22) were arrested at Karenga Village. According to Bonifasius Kanyetu, the Kavango East Police Crime Investigations Coordinator, […]
The Urban and Rural Development Minister has urged the housing sector role players to contribute to the realisation of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah’s target to build 10,000 houses this financial year. James Sankwasa made the call during the official handover of 55 housing units and the groundbreaking ceremony of the 65 Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia […]
The Zambian Parliament yesterday debated the late Edgar Lungu’s funeral impasse, with the country’s Vice President, Mutale Nalumango, calling on the family to take charge. In response to questions from members of parliament regarding the government’s position, Nalumango stated that the family now holds sole responsibility for the funeral arrangements. Others even questioned the legality […]
The just-concluded 3rd Commonwealth Trade Ministers meeting has called for support and strengthening of SMEs and MSMEs for Small Island Developing States (SIDS) and least developed countries within the Commonwealth. The meeting recognised the pivotal role played by these sectors in building the Commonwealth’s resilient economies. It also noted the need to deepen intra-Commonwealth trade […]
The Ovaherero chieftaincy dispute continued in the Windhoek High Court, as Senior Traditional Councillor Vipuira Kapuuo faced cross-examination by Advocate Albert Strydom before Judge Lotta Ambunda. At the heart of Kapuuo’s testimony is the legitimacy of a transitional committee formed after Rukoro’s death, which was chaired by Professor Mutjinde Katjiua, who is also a claimant […]
Hundreds of yogis turned up for the 11th International Day of Yoga in Windhoek, organised by the Indian Embassy. Namibians were joined by India’s High Commissioner, Rahul Shrivastava, and Indian nationals enjoyed a morning of body union and consciousness through yoga. Yoga is recognised as a powerful tool to deal with stress and isolation while […]
Some road construction projects in the Kavango East Region have hit delays. Roads Authority CEO, Conrad Lutombi, said these delays are partly due to late payments to contractors. Lutombi admits that the Roads Authority has, at times, been slow to release funds but has assured the public that they are working to fix the situation […]
Oshikoto Governor Sacky Kathindi is calling for more support for boys and men affected by gender-based violence. The governor said it is time to create safe spaces where they can speak out, be heard, and begin to heal. He believes boys need to grow up knowing that being strong doesn’t mean keeping quiet when something […]
The EntrepenHER programme has empowered over a thousand women microentrepreneurs with core business skills to grow their businesses. Implemented in 2018, the initiative is a collaboration between the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, De Beers Group and UN Women. At a certificate-awarding ceremony held at Luderitz, fifty women from ||Kharas and Hardap Regions […]
The Deputy Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, Dino Ballotti, has said the ministry is stepping up efforts to protect Namibia’s indigenous languages. He says these languages are not just a way of speaking but a key part of who we are and that the ministry is working to keep them alive, […]
