Influx of Angolan immigrants causing tension

The increasing influx of immigrants from neighbouring Angola into the Omusati Region has raised concerns among local authorities and farmers.  While many Angolans are fleeing hunger and economic hardships, some Namibian communities are grappling with issues such as environmental degradation and stock theft. The Governor of Omusati Region, Erginus Endjala, is raising his concern over […]

Outapi’s Shoprite burns down

A fire that broke out last night at Shoprite Outapi Town Square was still burning this morning.  The cause of the fire is unknown. Eyewitnesses said the fire started around 21:00 from inside the store.  Omusati Police commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, said operations at other shops in the complex were also affected by the smoke.  […]

Omusati Governor mediates Ruacana land dispute

Ruacana residents, under the leadership of senior traditional authority councillor Hilma Murumendu, called for an urgent meeting with the Omusati Governor, Erginus Endjala, to help mediate the land dispute between them and the Ruacana Town Council. They accused the council of grabbing their land, which they depend on for livelihood. In 2014, Ruacana Town Council […]

Vice President meets newly accredited Venezuelan Ambassador

Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah met with newly accredited Venezuelan Ambassador Mgaly Henríquez González. During the meeting, the Vice President pointed out that Namibia and Venezuela share a longstanding history of friendship, with the ruling parties of both countries sharing a vision of working for the well-being of people in both countries. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah also congratulated […]

Ndinelago Emosho crowned Miss Tourism Africa 2024

Namibian beauty queen, Ndinelago Emosho, who is also a professional teacher at Ekulo Senior Secondary School in the Oshikoto Region, was crowned Miss Tourism Africa 2024 on Tuesday in Lagos, Nigeria. The Miss Tourism Africa Organisation, based in Nigeria, is a prestigious global entity that celebrates and honours diverse cultures, backgrounds, and religions. Emosho was […]