Residents of Aminuis in the Omaheke Region gathered on Sunday to pay tribute to the late Headman Petrus Mbaha, who died three decades ago. The late Mbaha, who was described as a dedicated visionary and pathfinder, took over the leadership reins of the Aminuis area from the late Paramount Chief Hosea Kutako in 1970 until […]
The Kavango East Region is grappling with a concerning mental health crisis, recording 4,492 cases in 2023 and 2024. This was shared during an event to raise mental health awareness among the boy child, held in Rundu. The alarming figure reflects a rise in cases of depression, anxiety, substance abuse, trauma-related disorders, violence, poverty, and […]
A young man, reported to have been mentally unstable, allegedly jumped from the sixth floor of Katutura Hospital over the weekend and died instantly in what authorities suspect to be suicide. In separate incidents over the weekend, two other men died by apparent suicide by hanging themselves, one in Otjomuise in the capital and another […]
Namibian businesswoman and former Miss Universe Michelle McLean has once again been featured on the Nasdaq Billboard in Times Square, in New York City, USA. McLean saw herself on the Nasdaq Billboard in Times Square after being named Top Global Business Woman of the Year in Tourism & Investment by the International Association of Top […]
Cedric Willemse received a total of N$150,000 from Quality Meat Supplies into his personal bank account on the same day the contract of sale of assets was signed between Enercon Namibia and NAMCOR, ACC investigator Oberty Inambao told the court. Inambao said the funds were traced back to Erongo Petroleum, a company owned by the […]
The Zambezi Region on Monday joined the rest of the country in launching Namibian Heritage Week, running from the 15th to the 19th of September. Heritage Week provides an opportunity for all Namibians to celebrate the country’s natural and cultural heritage. Speaking on behalf of the Zambezi Governor, the Regional Director for Education, Innovation, Sports, […]
The Minister of Transport and Works, Veikko Nekundi, has highlighted the significance of infrastructure development in ensuring communities have access to essential services. He made the remarks while officiating at the inauguration of the rehabilitated Homs River Bridge in Warmbad in the ||Kharas Region. The Homs River Bridge has been rehabilitated for N$18.7 million to […]
A 33-year-old man is expected to appear in the Ondangwa Magistrate’s Court tomorrow for allegedly killing his two children on Sunday night in the Omuntele constituency of the Oshikoto region. The gruesome incident, confirmed by Oshikoto Police Regional Commander Commissioner Ndafudha Lifo, sent shockwaves across the country as news broke this morning. Details surrounding the […]
The City of Windhoek has inaugurated its first electric vehicle (EV) charging port at its head office, marking a step toward its zero-emissions goal. The inaugurated port has an AC slow charger, forming part of the city’s broader campaign to raise awareness about climate change, greenhouse gas emissions, air pollution, and the importance of adopting […]
