The Lighthouse Centre has bid farewell to 20-year-old Delron Gaoseb from Katutura, Windhoek, who is among eight young people from across the world selected by the Young People’s Christian Association to study and provide community service in Germany. Gaoseb has been serving as an archery volunteer at the centre since completing his school. He will […]
The Ohangwena Regional Council launched its Customer Service Charter. With the charter, the regional council says it recognises the importance of fostering community engagement and participatory governance and plans in collaboration with its stakeholders. This will be done to achieve socio-economic development and improve the living standards of its inhabitants. The Council promised to improve […]
Hundreds of mourners gathered at Ephesians Parish in Katutura, Windhoek, to celebrate the life of Benjamin !Garab, a veteran Kaisames Radio manager for nbc. !Garab, who passed away on the 10th of this month, was remembered as a man of great wisdom and a pillar of truth. His successor at Kaisames, Desre Christiaan, noted that […]
The leader of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, Dr. Job Amupanda, has expressed disappointment over the government’s handling of the red line issue, labelling the Cabinet’s decision-making process contradictory and deeply flawed. Amupanda criticised the government’s announcement of the gradual removal of the veterinary cordon fence, commonly known as the Red Line, calling it inconsistent […]
Namibia’s interest in the Pact for the Future is grounded in the understanding that multilateral institutions, including the Security Council, do not represent African needs and aspirations. President Nangolo Mbumba stated this during his maiden address to the UN General Assembly high-level debate underway in New York. Dr. Mbumba said the institutions created in 1945 […]
Safety and security are of utmost importance in today’s interconnected world, where criminals exploit these connections to their advantage. These were the remarks made during a two-day meeting of the Informal Working Group, which focused on enhancing counter-terrorism efforts in Southern Africa. The event, held in Namibia, gathered 50 delegates from Southern Africa, representing law […]
The police’s agricultural farm situated in the Omaheke Region, formerly known as Uichenas, has been renamed after retired Lieutenant General Raonga Jesaja Andima. Andima was the second Inspector General of the Police. At the renaming ceremony, Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo stressed that his predecessor served the nation with determination and passion, hence the recognition. […]
The graduation ceremony for the 17th intake recruit training was held at the NDF Training Establishment Military Base outside of Okahandja on Wednesday. Unfortunately, three of the students died during the training. Details are not clear; however, indications are they died for health-related reasons. 1,387 out of 1,434 recruits successfully completed their training. The recruits […]
As Namibia is grappling with a housing crisis, the challenges of high rental prices and the current interest rate environment are prompting a critical examination of the rental landscape. Key stakeholders, including market researchers, legal practitioners, and politicians, are voicing their concerns and offering insights into potential solutions. Mandisa van Wyk, a market researcher at […]
The low rainfall experienced across the country has resulted in poor harvests and severe water shortages. The Office of the Prime Minister is holding a two-day national platform to discuss the implementation of the 2024/2025 drought relief programme. The drought relief programme distributes food, livestock support, seeds, horticulture aid, and water supply to affected communities. […]
