A 46-year-old man killed himself, after he allegedly shot and killed his 33-year-old wife at Ehenye in Oshakati Thursday. It is alleged the couple had engaged in a heated argument, which resulted in Annastasia Iipumbu fleeing the home, and seeking safety at one of their neighbours’ homes. Her husband Benjamin Shivute reportedly followed her to […]

The Public Service Union of Namibia (PSUN) has condemned Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila’s statement on civil servants’ salary increases. A local daily newspaper quotes the Premier as saying there will not be salary increases for public servants, given the prevailing economic situation. She reportedly accused public servants of under-performance, which PSUN President Walter Kameeta described […]

The Windhoek Rural Constituency Councillor says progress has been made in developing Groot Aub. Councillor Penina Ita told NBC News that much has been done to bring services closer to the residents. She said bus and ambulance services, water, electricity, school and health facilities as well as proper roads are some of the services planned […]

Lawmakers in the National Council say the Constituency Development Fund (CDF) Bill they approved three years ago and referred back to the National Assembly, is yet to be passed. They say the bill would ensure adequate funding of constituencies’ developmental projects and uplift the lives of the communities. It would completely decentralise the CDF to […]

The Movement for the Liberation of the Congo and Ensemble Party leaders have informed the Chairperson of SADC that their candidate Martin Fayulu is being prevented from campaigning peacefully. The leaders, Jean-Pierre Bemba and Moise Katumbi, met Hage Geingob Thursday night at State House.

Walvis Bay councillor Lilo Niilenge has replaced Samson Nghilumbwa as Chairperson of the council’s management committee. This follows allegations of abuse of the municipality’s bank card. The rest of the Walvis Bay town councillors were re-elected in their positions.

The Inspector-General of the Namibian Police is proposing that tribalism be declared a national security threat. Sebastian Ndeitunga says the adverse effects of tribalism are irreversible and could endanger the lives of citizens. Lieutenant-General Ndeitunga made the proposal in response to President Hage Geingob’s plea that tribalism, favouritism and nepotism not be a factor for […]

Lack of unity among the youth is the cause of the high influx of people from outside the SADC region who take up business opportunities meant for them. The Minster of Sport, Youth and National Service Erastus Uutoni raised the concern at the offical opening of the two-day SADC Youth Forum underway in Windhoek

Power battles among five Swapo members at the Rundu Town Council has delayed the swearing-in ceremony of the new Councillors. A deadlock has ensued over whether current Mayor Verna Sinimbo should retain her position.

Fourteen Police officers who served in the United Nation’s Peacekeeping Mission in Darfur have returned home. They are part of the 40 members who were send on the UN African Mission last year.