Miss Teen International Namibia 2025, Elaine Engelbrecht, made it to the Top 16 at the Miss Teen International pageant in Jaipur, India. Engelbrecht made history as the only African contestant to reach the Top 16. She showcased her elegance and confidence, as well as the spirit and pride of Namibia, on the global stage. The […]
Simasiku Matongo, the slain police officer from Walvis Bay, continued the legacy of liberation struggle hero Greenwell Matongo. His family members said his tragic death left a big gap in the family. Colleagues, family and community members are still reeling in shock from the murder of Matongo. Matongo was an investigator in the police force, […]
Miss Teen International Namibia, Elaine Engelbrecht, showcased the national costume, which is inspired by the San people, at the pageant being held in Jaipur, India. The costume is a celebration of Namibia’s heritage, paying homage to the San people’s culture and deep connection with nature. The San are among the world’s oldest tribes, and Engelbrecht […]
The presidents of Malawi, Zambia, and Mozambique, Lazarus Chakwera, Hakainde Hichilema, and Daniel Chapo, witnessed the Kulamba Traditional ceremony of the Chewa people in the three countries, which takes place annually on the last Saturday in August. The event attracts traditional leaders from 137 chiefdoms in Malawi, 33 in Mozambique, and 42 in Zambia, as […]
Eugene Kudumo of the Ukwangali Traditional Authority has officially been designated as Hompa of the Vakwangali people and succeeded the late Sitentu Mapasi, who died 11 years ago. The event drew a diverse attendance, including prominent leaders Hompa Sofia Mujembwe of Sambyu, Hompa Alfons Kaundu of Mbunza, and Hompa May Kasamane of the Vakwangali people […]
The Oruuano Protestant Unity Church of Namibia celebrated its 70th anniversary and journey to spreading the gospel. Oruuano was established in 1955, emanating from the Rhenish Mission Church under the leadership of Chief Hosea Kutako and his Chiefs’ Council. Bishop Wyle Upi said the church not only spreads the gospel, but it also supports social […]
The death toll from the accident near Mariental has risen to sixteen. Two of the deceased were among the seven injured who were rushed to the hospital from the accident scene. Of those who died in the hospital, one was a police officer, and the other was from the correctional service. One passed away yesterday […]
The family of one of the five survivors of a tragic accident that claimed 14 lives says they remain shocked over the tragedy, attributing her survival to God’s mercy. A head-on collision happened around seven o’clock this morning on the B1 road about seven kilometres north of Mariental in the Hardap Region. Mariental resident and […]
It is time for women to rise and stop playing small. These were the words of Estelle Tjipuka, author of the book Breaking into the Boardroom, during the E-merge Women book launch and event in the capital. The 160-page book contains information that encourages women to claim their leadership positions, develop a feminine mindset, and […]
Young people in Okahandja gathered to deliberate on the National Youth Development Fund (NYDF). The gathering aimed to share information about the newly established fund and how to correctly complete the application. The engagement focused on educating the youth about who can apply, the required documents, and the age groups that qualify for the N$257 […]
