A 48-year-old resident of Oshitumbe B Village, in Omusati’s Uukwaluudhi Conservancy, was killed by elephants on Sunday. The body of Efraim Shivute was discovered early on Tuesday morning by community members. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism’s spokesperson says a herd of approximately 20 elephants was observed in the area. Romeo Muyunda says officials […]
The Council of Churches Namibia (CCN) is calling on churches in the country to support vulnerable communities. Churches, the CCN says, should, in collaboration with government and non-governmental organisations, do more to address the root causes of poverty and food insecurity. The council is urging the business community to join hands with the government to […]
The 14th Joint Law Enforcement Operation by the Trans Kalahari Corridor Management Committee, which brought together law enforcement agencies from Botswana, Namibia, and South Africa, was described as a success. The coordinated effort led to the arrest of multiple suspects and the recovery of stolen vehicles, firearms, and drugs in Rustenburg, South Africa. One of […]
To date, 56,875 kilogrammes of game meat have been distributed by the government in support of the drought relief programme. The game meat is from 157 animals of different species that were hunted in the Mangetti, Mahango, Kwando, Buffalo, and Mudumo national parks. In a media statement, the spokesperson in the Ministry of Environment, Tourism, […]
Former First Lady of Namibia, Monica Geingos, delivered a call to action for advancing sexual and reproductive health and rights (SRHR) for young people across East and Southern Africa during a regional dialogue held in Pretoria, South Africa. The event, themed “Transforming Futures: Exploring Strategies for Accelerating Collective Regional Actions to Advance Sexual and Reproductive […]
The late Senior Traditional Councillor of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, Usiel Kambirongo, was laid to rest at the Ozombuzovindinda Cultural Heritage site in the Otjinene Constituency. In accordance with his wishes, Kambirongo was buried in a rare standing position, facing east. At 81 years old, Kambirongo passed away on August 5, 2024, after a prolonged […]
While many Namibians spent the day commemorating Heroes’ Day, others took to the streets, demanding the government implement a Basic Income Grant (BIG) for unemployed citizens up to age 59. In Katima Mulilo, demonstrators held placards with messages like “We are hungry” and “We reject hunger.” They emphasized that while it is important to honour […]
President Nangolo Mbumba acknowledged Namibia’s progress over 34 years of independence but stressed that more work remains to ensure every Namibian benefits from the country’s growth. “We, as a government, recognise the urgent need to create wealth and job opportunities for all Namibians, especially the 70% of our population who are the youth,” Mbumba said. […]
Thousands of Namibians gathered at the Omuthiya Recreational Park in the Oshikoto Region to mark the 34th Heroes’ Day since Namibia’s independence in March 1990. The day began with a parade featuring the Namibian armed forces, showcasing military equipment and troops. A free-fall display by defence force parachute troops concluded the opening ceremony. President Nangolo […]
The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) has called for greater pastoral care for LGBTIQ+ individuals, while also reaffirming the sanctity of marriage between one man and one woman, as instituted by God. The CCN emphasized that, for some, marriage is a holy sacrament and a divine union between a man and a woman. Rev.Enoch […]
