Namibians are urged to be torchbearers of the country’s heritage in their everyday lives. The sentiments were shared by the Acting Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sarah Negumbo, at the celebration of the Namibian Heritage Week in Windhoek. The celebration was held under the theme “Torchbearers […]
With more families unable to afford decent funerals for their loved ones, the burden of sudden deaths is increasingly falling on households already struggling to make ends meet. The cost of mortuary fees and burial expenses has left many unable to lay their relatives to rest with dignity. One such case is that of the […]
Kavango East Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka has assured residents of the region that the leadership will leverage the 2023 census results to improve planning and effectively monitor development progress. He made these remarks during the launch of the regional profile report. The governor emphasised that the census profile report is more than just a document; it […]
Keetmanshoop Rotary Club President Benedictus Diergaardt has urged the residents to embrace a spirit of service to help build a united community. He made the call during a donation handover of mobility aids to the elderly and people with disabilities at Keetmanshoop. The Keetmanshoop Rotary Club donation, consisting of walking frames, toilet stools, wheelchairs, and […]
Involving youth in clean-up campaigns could be an effective way to engage them and encourage participation in national events. This was shared during a panel discussion held at Rundu, in preparation for the upcoming National Clean-up Campaign. The panel discussion was held at the University of Namibia’s Rundu Campus under the theme ‘The Importance of […]
The Fransfontein community in Kunene have taken to the streets in protest to demand answers from the Police about the handling of the murder case of Manfried |Aib. The 42-year-old |Aib’s family have called for a re-examination into Manfried’s autopsy report. According to a petition read by the family spokesperson, Willem |Aib, police have yet […]
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 […]
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, […]
