A Congress of Democrats (CoD) member who accompanied a delegation of political parties and observers to South Africa to observe the printing of the election ballot papers has died at a Johannesburg hospital. The ECN announced that Johannes Matroos died on Saturday. While expressing sorrow at the passing of Matroos, the ECN wrote, “Mr. Matroos […]
Female entrepreneurs at Swakopmund believe the ‘She Rebuilds the World’ initiative is key to defeating youth unemployment in Namibia. More than 40 female entrepreneurs were empowered at the ‘She Rebuilds the World’ initiative at Swakopmund. The project is supported and financed by the Latvian government to teach women in Africa how to start and run […]
Activist and |Khomani Axab, Shaun Gariseb, led a group of |Khomanin people to the city’s Central Business District demanding the government’s action over ancestral land rights—an issue that has frustrated the community for 14 years. According to Gariseb, the |Khomanin community has tirelessly petitioned the government, only to see little meaningful change. The group is […]
The community of Epukiro has over the years faced numerous challenges, such as water shortages and poor grazing land due to persistent drought and poisonous plants. Community leader Eben Tjozohongo II Nguvauva, who was speaking at the Ovambanderu 100 Years Commemoration Day at Omauezonjanda, said an urgent solution needs to be found. While acknowledging significant […]
Members of the Namibian Police, from various departments in all 14 regions, recently completed a disciplinary hearing workshop at Rundu. The training is meant to enhance the level of integrity, fairness, and accountability in the Namibian Police Force. Speaking on behalf of Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo was Commissioner Andreas Shilelo, the Regional Commander for Zambezi […]
The Emma Hoogenhout Primary School Environmental Club has donated clothes, blankets, and toys to the Ombili Kids Soup Kitchen in Windhoek. Over 200 children from underprivileged families benefitted from the donation. A teacher at Emma Hoogenhout Primary School explained that many of the children being catered for at the school were unable to assist themselves, […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) says it prioritises the enhancement of road infrastructure to maintain accessibility and enjoyment of all tourist attractions within Namibia. This comes after the Ministry received a number of complaints about the state of its road infrastructure, especially in the Etosha National Park, recently. The Ministry’s chief spokesperson, […]
Former nbc employee Kaomo Vijanda Tjombe was laid to rest at the Pionierspark cemetery by family, friends, and loved ones. Tjombe (65) was a Radio News Editor at the national broadcaster before his retirement. He is survived by his wife, son Katjo, and siblings. In a special tribute at the funeral, Katjo described his father […]
The Sinomine Tsumeb Smelter has added more mining activities as a means to create new skills. Speaking at the Tsumeb Copper Festival, Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Verna Sinimbo said the youth are required to acquire these skills for Namibia to become an industrialised nation. Tsumeb is known as a pioneering town for mining […]
Tsandi Village Council in the Omusati Region is holding its first-ever Agricultural Expo in a bid to bridge the gap between cutting-edge technology and traditional wisdom in agriculture. The expo provides a dynamic platform for knowledge sharing, innovation, and collaboration among all stakeholders in the agricultural sector. The expo, which started on 30 October […]
