After two years of abandonment, the Keetmanshoop public swimming pool is about to reopen. The town’s mayor, Annelize Knaus, announced this in an interview with NBC News. Mayor Knaus explained that the swimming pool, one of the oldest recreational facilities in the region, was forced to close two years ago due to years of wear […]
Four-year-old Ruusa Sheya and her two-year-old brother, Prince Sheya, have been laid to rest at Omandobe No. 1 Cemetery in the Ohangwena Region. Many mourners gathered to pay their final respects to the siblings, who tragically lost their lives after their father allegedly killed them. The suspect, Thomas Sheya, reportedly travelled with the children from […]
Community and gender rights activist Rosa Namises has called on the government and stakeholders to stop using the term “marginalised” when addressing human rights issues, arguing that the word carries a negative connotation. Namises emphasised that addressing human rights requires due regard to the choice of language, cautioning against stereotypical terms that undermine people’s dignity […]
Senior lawyer Sisa Namandje said his dream to become a lawyer was met with numerous hurdles and setbacks. Speaking at the launch of his seventh book, titled Legal Principles From Selected Case Law, Namandje reminisced about his path to becoming one of the country’s top lawyers. Namandje’s name has become synonymous with the courtroom. He […]
The late Ras Sheehama, a legend of reggae music, was buried at Anamulenge Cemetery in the Omusati Region. He was laid to rest with the release of doves by his children, widow, and family members. His wife, Saskia Sheehama, expressed her deep gratitude for the love, support, and comfort she received during the painful loss […]
Mourners from all walks of life have gathered at Omusati Region’s Onamulunga village to honour the life of late music icon Ras Sheehama, who died on the fifth of September in Windhoek. The ceremony at the late David Shikomba’s homestead drew family, friends, artists, fans and high-ranking officials who have gathered to pay their respects […]
Residents of Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region joined the rest of Namibia in confronting its environmental health concerns by hosting the National Clean-up Campaign. The Nkurenkuru launch started with a street march while the National Correctional Services band entertained residents. Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo, who spoke on behalf of the Minister of Environment, […]
The Leonardville Village Council, through the Build Together programme, is set to complete 14 houses before the end of this year. According to the Village Council Chairperson, Petra Witbooi, the council decided to revive the project to address the housing backlog. The list has 75 applicants, and out of that figure, only 14 houses have […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has launched the Namibia Map of Ecosystems as part of the Southern Africa SBAPP Regional Project. This five-year initiative, which includes Namibia, South Africa, Mozambique and Malawi, aims to enhance biodiversity data and processes and better inform development decisions. The project will guide land-use planning, national policy development […]
Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani said that elephants roaming in the village of Mukwe, in the Kavango East Region, have become a concern for villagers, adding that children often do not go to school as they fear for their lives. He asked the Minister of Environment and Tourism, Indileni Daniel, whether she was […]
