Police Chief Shikongo says Dâure Daman eviction could have been handled better

Lieutenant General Josef Shikongo has said the ‘quick’ action by the Special Reserve Force during a court-ordered eviction at the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority office in |Uis could have been handled differently. Shikongo stated that the authority could have explored alternative ways to resolve the matter instead of calling the Special Reserve Force. “But remember […]

Okandjoze Chiefs condemn joint declaration on genocide

The Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly regards the joint declaration between Namibia and Germany, which was approved by Cabinet late last year, as a bilateral agreement between the two countries that does not address the issues of genocide. Therefore, the chiefs’ assembly condemns the approval of the joint declaration, terming it as “a total disrespect to affected […]

LPM’s ||Khumub promises development for Oshivelo

The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) candidate for the Guinas Constituency, Fransiskus ||Khumub, has promised infrastructure development at Oshivelo once elected as councillor for the Guinas Constituency. ||Khumub was speaking at the LPM rally in Oshivelo. LPM president and Chief Change Campaigner Bernadus Swartbooi says the country has been failing to uplift the San people.  ||Khumub, […]

Reho Spa Resort to reopen after 17 Years

After 17 years of closure, the Reho Spa resort, once the pride of Rehoboth, will finally reopen its gates to residents and visitors. The recreational site is expected to reopen to the public early this year.  The once vandalised Reho Spa, which for years has stood dilapidated, is slowly returning to its former glory – […]

LPM against incorporation of Guinas Constituency into Nehale Constituency

The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) held its rally for the upcoming Guinas by-election in Tsintsabes on Saturday.  Addressing the crowd, LPM’s  Chief Change Campaigner Bernadus Swartbooi said the party is against the incorporation of the Guinas Constituency into the Nehale Constituency.  The orange colour dominated the crowd as LPM supporters cheerfully welcomed their party leader […]

Spain-Africa Strategy for 2025-2028 announced

King Felipe VI of Spain announced Africa as a key focus of Spain’s new Spain-Africa Strategy 2025-2028 during a New Year’s reception for the Diplomatic Corps in Madrid. The plan aims to deepen cooperation through dialogue, sustainable development, stronger economic and social ties, enhanced security efforts, and support for inclusive governance across the continent. Namibia’s […]

AWHF outlines 2025 plans

The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), a UNESCO organisation, held its 2024 board meeting in December to outline its plans for 2025. The AWHF supports African countries in implementing the World Heritage Convention. In the past year, the AWHF’s efforts helped 11 African sites gain World Heritage status and supported Uganda and Senegal in removing […]