The case of eight people accused of land grabbing in Okahandja was postponed to June 19, despite the withdrawal of it by the Chief Executive Officer of the town, Alphons Tjitombo. Prosecutor Sirka Nangolo requested the postponement of the case due to the missing documents from the docket. The accused were not pleased, as they […]
Members of the Vaalgras community converged at Vaalgras over the weekend to remember their fallen heroes. The commemoration of the Orlam clan commenced with the hoisting of flags and a procession led by horses to the venue. Addressing the gathering, the acting chief of the Vaalgras community, Martin Biwa, called for unity among clan members […]
Namibia’s exciting cycling tradition continued as the Tour de Windhoek concluded on Sunday. After four days of challenging competition across five stages, the 7th edition crowned new champions. 17-year-old Alexander Erasmus emerged victorious in the men’s category, while Kelsey-Jade Van Schoor dominated the women’s race. 17-year-old Alexander Erasmus, representing Team on Track from South Africa, […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has called on the new police constables to be a formidable force that will aggressively defend the country from criminal elements. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of the more than 1,000 police cadet constables at Oshakati, Mbumba reiterated the importance of maintaining peace and stability as new force members assume duty. The […]
For Africa to achieve universal health coverage by 2030, it will require an additional 1.8 million health workers. However, it is projected that the continent will have a critical shortage of a health workforce of about 6.1 million by 2030. The statistics were revealed at the opening of the first Africa Health Workforce Investment Forum […]
The second edition of the Namibia Volleyball Federation youth festival was held in Swakopmund over the weekend, with ten girls and nine boys teams battling it out on the court. The 2024 NVF Youth Volleyball Festival in Swakopmund was a vibrant showcase of young talent and spirited competition. Taking place in Swakopmund, the festival brought […]
The Namibia Bowling Association is currently hosting the King-Price Annual National Tournament in Windhoek. The seven-day event is taking place across three venues in the city: Eros Bowling Club, Parliament Garden, and Trans Namibia Bowling. The NBA’s annual tournament brings together bowlers from various clubs across Namibia. Participants compete in different categories, with age groups […]
Breaking barriers and inspiring change was the aim behind the “Little Black Dress” event held under the theme “Silver Lining.” The initiative was dedicated to empowering women from all walks of life. Spearheaded by Liezel Ndjaronguru, this year’s event also focused on including men and the boy child in its mission to promote empowerment. Speakers […]
The world commemorated Workers Day earlier this month, acknowledging the historic struggles and gains made by workers and labour movements. Business Today’s Celma Ndhikwa spoke to representatives of the labour sector to gauge whether the efforts of trade unions and other organisations are recognised efficiently and whether trade unions are still relevant in advancing workers’ […]
The Independent Midwives Association of Namibia’s representative, Tekla Mbidi, has urged fellow midwives to advocate for and promote breastfeeding. Mbidi made the call during the celebration of the International Day of the Midwife in Windhoek. Midwives at Katutura Hospital gathered to celebrate the day under the theme “Midwives, a vital climate solution.” The […]
