Despite medical experts giving up on a young boy, who was diagnosed with severe structural brain malformation as an infant, the love and protection he receives on a daily basis from his family and friends keep his hopes alive. Maxton Coetie, who doctors predicted would not live past the age of two, is still alive […]

A 39-year-old man was arrested at around 03h00 on Monday in Swakopmund’s Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC) for allegedly burning down his ex-girlfriend’s shack, in which one of the six occupants, 28-year-old Elrizza Byl, burned to death. Erongo Crime Investigations Coordinator, Erastus Ikuyu said the suspect, who also sustained serious injuries to the hands, arms and […]

There is a need to invest in extensive water supply infrastructure to ensure industrialisation and economic development for countries to continue growing. This was said by the Permanent Secretary (PS) of the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Forestry, Percy Misika, at the eighth SADC River Basin Organisations workshop, which kicked off in Windhoek, on Tuesday.

The Namibia Transport and Taxi Union (NTTU), is yet to receive a response from the Ministry of Works and Transport regarding the demands of taxi operators countrywide. In an interview with Nampa on Monday, NTTU President, Werner Januarie said the union had to write another letter to Works and Transport Minister, John Mutorwa, requesting a […]

Trophy hunting generates revenue of about N$30 million annually for Namibia. This was revealed by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism’s public relations officer, Romeo Muyunda, who says trophy hunting plays a critical role in the country’s economic development.

The organisers of the Otjinene Expo are unhappy with the poor presence of exhibitors from state agencies, ministries and parastatals. This despite the fact that the event commonly attracts a crowd of at least 2 000 people. Director of logistics, administration, and marketing for the Otjinene Expo, Mbamunondjamo Kaahangoro says public agencies did not attend […]

Afrox Leadership Academy has admitted 16 learners, from three high schools in the Khomas Region, to participate in a leadership training programme. The participants were selected from 90 applicants from Delta, Eldorado and Hage Geingob Secondary Schools.

Botswana-Team Namibia started the Confederation of Schools Sports Associations of Southern Africa (Cossasa) Athletics’ Championships in Fransistown, Botswana on a positive note after collecting 10 Gold, 9 silver and 3 bronze for a total haul of 22 medals on Day one (Monday). Zimbabwe are second on 26 medals with 9gold, 7silver and 10 Bronze, with […]

The SWAPO Party Central Committee (CC) has elected new members to its secretariat.

Team NUDO says poverty in Namibia is unacceptable considering the abundance resources and the country’s small population. Joseph Kauandenge, who is vying for the Secretary-General position in the upcoming elections, says his slate will advocate for equal wealth distribution and cut foreign aid. Kauandenge claims that only the political elite benefit from natural resources while […]