The Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) consecrated its new Bishop Abraham ||Keibeb at an event in Okahandja. Bishop ||Keibeb, who was consecrated along with his deputy, Bishop Lorenst Kuzatjike, will serve for six years. ||Keibeb won the church’s August elections with over 2,200 votes. Serving Bishop then Sageus |Keib formally withdrew […]
A donation of six classrooms from the Japanese Embassy has helped Omaruru’s Ubasen Primary School overcome overcrowding and phase out the platoon system. Principal Sonja Uwu-Gaes highlighted the achievement during the school’s 60th anniversary celebration. Ubasen Primary School was formerly known as the Indigenous Community School of Omaruru under the Bantu Education system. Since 1965, […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has conveyed her sympathies to the citizens and the government of Botswana, along with the grieving family, regarding the death of the former Ambassador of Botswana to the United Nations, Legwaila Joseph Legwaila. In a media statement, Nandi-Ndaitwah said the late Legwaila stood with Namibia not as an outsider, but as an […]
Freelance sign language interpreter at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, Peter Mbwale, was buried on Saturday at Omindaba village in Omusati’s Ruacana Constituency. He worked on the news and current affairs programmes, translating spoken word into sign language to ensure that the hearing-impaired community could access vital information. The 48-year-old Mbwale tragically lost his life in […]
The |Hai-|Khaua clan, a sub-tribe of the Nama people, has appointed a new deputy Gaob. Senior traditional councillor of the |Hai-|Khaua Traditional Authority, Michael Haman, was installed into the position during a ceremony held at Berseba on Saturday. The deputy Gaob position had been vacant since the death of the late Deputy Kaptein Stefanus Goliath […]
Vessels caught fishing illegally in Namibian waters could soon face fines of up to N$10 million. That’s according to Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi, who said Cabinet has approved changes to strengthen the country’s outdated fishing laws. Nekundi made the announcement during a town hall meeting of the Swapo Party with national leaders in […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged local authorities and residents to work together to improve service delivery. She says strong partnerships will help promote unity and collaboration, leading to lasting solutions for challenges affecting local development. Speaking at the official opening of the 18th Helao Nafidi Business Expo on Saturday, President Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed concern over ongoing […]
