The Keetmanshoop Magistrate, Philanda Christiaan, says negative cultural practices which are against human rights should be discouraged as a matter of urgency. Christian made the remarks at the opening of Unam Southern Campus Annual Cultural festival at Keetmanshoop.
The police at Katima Mulilo arrested a 31-year-old Zambian national in connection with the theft of computers at Katima Mulilo Combined School. Crime Coordinator for the Zambezi Region, Deputy Commissioner, Evans Simasiku says the police tracked the footprints of the two suspects until at a pit where nine computers were found hidden under shrub branches.
Eleven Namibian competitors from different vocational fields are confident they will deliver at the World Skills Competition to be held in Kazan, Russia. The competition scheduled to take place between 22 and 27 August is aimed at creating a platform for global skills showcasing.
Namibian visual artist David Indongo chosen to exhibit his work at eighth Beijing International Art Biennale. The young Namibian visual artist is determined to make a living from his artwork hence the lookout for opportunities. Luck came his way when one of his art pieces was chosen to be displayed at the 8th Beijing International […]
The Tsumeb Town Council has handed over a site to a South African investor MKP to build an international airport and a university. According to Tsumeb’s Mayor, the long-awaited development will create jobs and boost the town’s economy upon completion.
Residents of Kangongo and Mbapuka Villages in Kavango East’s Mukwe Constituency are demanding the closure of a stone crusher company, or alternatively, the reinstatement fired employees. The community staged a demonstration – accusing Crushco of unfairly dismissing its workers.
Police in the Kavango Region launched Operation Kalahari Desert at Rundu. Acting Kavango East Regional Police Commander Vilho Kalwenya says domestic violence and stock theft are among the leading crimes in the region.
A 23-year-old woman was hacked to death allegedly by her husband at Sikali village about 10 kilometres south of Rundu. The deceased Naimi Kalenga and the suspect had three children together.
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources Bernard Esau has reminded fishing companies to honour their social responsibility. Esau said this when he launched the 8th National Fish Consumption Day, which in the past 7 years since its inception in 2012, has contributed N$3,1 million to seven regional authorities.
Health services remain a concern for key populations due to stigmatisation. This was revealed at the first three-day HIV/TB Conference held in Windhoek.
