Authorities in Windhoek are raising concerns over the growing cases of dog neglect and mistreatment. The City of Windhoek (CoW) has observed an increase in cases where dogs are not properly cared for, emphasising the need for stronger measures to protect them. To address this, city officials are proposing the introduction of a dog tax, […]
Windhoek’s new mayor has outlined her vision for the city, promising to tackle pressing challenges and drive development. The newly elected mayor of Windhoek, Ndeshihafela Larandja, has pledged to focus on improving sanitation, strengthening sustainable water infrastructure, and promoting inclusive economic growth during her term. Speaking at her inaugural address during the City of Windhoek’s […]
Swapo Party Councillor Suzan Ndjaleka has welcomed the Supreme Court’s decision to dismiss an application by the Landless People’s Movement (LPM) and the ||Kharas Regional Council for leave to appeal a High Court ruling. The ruling had reversed the termination of service for three members of the ||Kharas Regional Council. The Supreme Court delivered its […]
Trigon Metals, a Kombat ores company, has laid off employees as the mine closes due to flooding from an underground water pump failure. The 533 employees of the mine are distressed, citing that the failure of the water pump happened on 16 January and that the retrenchment was thus short notice. The workers are also […]
89-year-old Epafras Paulus, well known as Shilumbu Shamu Paulu, was buried at Elim Cemetery in the Omusati Region. The veteran was among thousands that provided assistance to PLAN combatants within pre-independence Namibia. Mourners from across the country gathered at his residence at Onashiku village in the Omusati Region to pay tributes to the late Paulus. […]
Empowering farming communities’ knowledge about cheetahs is essential for the long-term success of the Cheetah Conservation Fund (CCF). CCF founder Dr. Laurie Marker explained that the fund will continue working closely with farmers to combat the rapid decline of cheetahs in the country. To address this decline, the Cheetah Conservation Fund will intensify efforts to […]
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has issued a warning to those seeking accommodation in the city to be cautious of scammers posing as property owners. The criminals advertise rental spaces and demand instant payments from unsuspecting victims to secure properties. The public is urged not to make any payments before viewing a potential property, verifying […]
Authorities are offering a N$10,000 reward for any information leading to the arrest and prosecution of those responsible for killing a flock of Cape Cormorants in Dorob National Park. The incident happened on Friday, January 17, at Canopy, where a vehicle ran over the endangered birds as they roosted on the beach. The Cape Cormorant, […]
Cuban residents in Namibia paid tribute to one of their country’s nationalists and philosophers, José Marti, in Windhoek today. Marti, born on the 28th of January, 1853, and died on the 19th of May, 1895, became a symbol of Cuba’s struggle for independence. At the occasion, Cuban Ambassador to Namibia Sergio Vigoa de la Uz […]
More than half of Namibia’s working-age population is either unemployed or part of the potential labour force, according to the 2023 Population and Housing Census Labour Force Report released by the Namibia Statistics Agency on Wednesday. The report shows that Namibia’s unemployment rate has risen from 33.4% in 2018 to 36.9% in 2023—a 3.5% increase. […]
