In an effort to strengthen community relations and address ongoing safety and crime challenges, the Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, launched Operation Katjavivi. The operation will run concurrently with “African Amnesty Month September”. The operation started last week and will conclude at the end of September. It is named after Kunene’s outgoing commander, James Katjavivi […]
As Namibia observed World Suicide Prevention Day today, statistics reveal that the country recorded 542 cases of suicide between 2023 and 2024 and 124 between January and March this year. The figures placed Namibia at the top of Africa’s suicide list, and behind these statistics are fathers, sons, husbands, and community members whose absence left […]
Over the past five decades, rising greenhouse gas levels have contributed to global warming and worsening climate change, which present major obstacles to sustainable socio-economic development. In response, Namibia is strengthening its climate action through the Second Capacity Building Initiative for Transparency (CBIT) Namibia project. Countries must transparently report on climate progress, including emission sources, […]
Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) MP John-Louw Mouton has given notice of a motion seeking to extend the National Assembly’s sitting on Thursday, 11 September, until all items on the Order Paper are addressed. The motion also proposes a review of internal procedures aimed at improving the efficiency and legislative performance of the House. Since […]
The Law Reform and Development Commission (LRDC), in conjunction with the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, wrapped up a nationwide series of public consultations on proposed amendments to the MVA Fund Act aimed at strengthening support for accident victims. During the consultation, individuals highlighted issues such as the extension of loss benefits to individuals 18 […]
Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi has ordered road contractor John Namushehe CC to pay its employees their full salary by the end of this month. This order follows a lengthy, late-night meeting between the minister, the Roads Authority, labour inspectors, and aggrieved employees. John Namushehe CC is upgrading the Okondjatu-Okakarara Road, and it owes […]
Six police officers are among eight people arrested for the alleged smuggling of police firearms, following a tip-off from South African authorities about weapons from Namibia being used in gang violence in the Western Cape. The suspects appeared in the Windhoek Regional Court. Two of the suspects are civilian employees of the police. According to […]
Namibian swimmers made their mark at the XXI Africa Aquatics Zone IV Championships, which were hosted over five days in Eswatini. The prestigious event took place in Manzini, Eswatini, from September 3-6, 2025, for pool events, with the Open Water Championship concluding the competition today. The Namibia Aquatic Sports Federation (NASFED) is proud to announce […]
Metumo Imene, Phillemon Ngutenaanye’s manager, recently attended a WBO Global Title Challenge fight in Tanzania earlier this year. The fight, hosted in Dar es Salaam, concluded after five rounds with Johani Mujanja from Tanzania being crowned the winner. This was considered an unfair decision, prompting Ngutenaanye’s coach to immediately lodge an appeal. Metumo mentions: I […]
The Law Reform and Development Commission (LRDC), in conjunction with the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, wrapped up a nationwide series of public consultations on proposed amendments to the MVA Fund Act aimed at strengthening support for accident victims. During the consultation, individuals highlighted issues such as the extension of loss benefits to individuals 18 […]
