3,129 offenders have been sentenced to community service since the full implementation of the Community Service Order (CSO) programme in 2010. Out of this figure, 2,781 offenders successfully completed their sentencing conditions by December 31, 2023, while 286 breached the conditions. This was revealed by the Commissioner General of the Namibian Correctional Service, Raphael Hamunyela. […]
The Swapo Party has recalled the Oniipa mayor, Jafet Nangolo. The Party directed Nangolo to refrain from all party activities and to not communicate with the local authorities, its Chief Executive Officer, and Swapo Councillors. Swapo Party Regional Coordinator, Armas Amukwiyu, issued the suspension letter, saying it is in line with the Swapo Party Constitution […]
Five employees of the Ohangwena Regional Council and an employee at the Oshikango Constituency Office have been arrested for their alleged involvement in the theft of drought relief food worth more than N$600,000 from a warehouse in Oshikango. There is already a shortage of food aid in the region, as there is only enough aid […]
Namibia has recorded a total of 1,345 malaria cases since November 2023 in malaria-prone regions. Cases are expected to increase significantly during the rainy season. Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Ester Muinjangue, highlighted the ministry’s concerns in an interview with nbc News. Malaria cases have been on the rise in malaria-endemic regions. […]
The International Court of Justice (ICJ) is expected to rule this Friday on whether it will grant emergency measures requested by South Africa to stop the genocidal war in Gaza. The ICJ heard the case by South Africa against Israel and requested provisional measures to stop the carnage in Palestine. According to a statement from […]
Zambezi Region Governor, Alufea Sampofu, says despite below-average rainfall received in the region compared to previous years, there is a need to cultivate as many crop fields as possible. Sampofu encourages all residents to ensure they put bread on the tables of their families. The Zambezi Governor called on those living in the flood plains, […]
Namibia’s Brave Warriors made history last night as they reached the knockout stage of the Africa Cup of Nations in Ivory Coast for the first time. The Brave Warriors faced Mali at the Laurent Pokou Stadium in San Pedro in a hard-fought match. In order to secure their place in the knockout stage, coach Collin […]
On Wednesday, Namibia’s futsal national team revealed that the squad will be playing their final AFCON qualifying match on the 3rd of February in Windhoek, at the Showgrounds. This match holds great significance as it will determine if Namibia qualifies for the eighth edition of the tournament, which is scheduled to take place in Morocco […]
The Brave Warriors are gearing up for their match against Mali tomorrow in Group E of the Africa Cup of Nations 2023. It is the last round of group matches at the 34th edition of the Africa Cup of Nations. In Group E, Mali has already secured qualification to the round-of-16. However, South Africa, Namibia, […]
Keila de Oliveira, an aspiring para-athletics swimmer, is set to make a triumphant return to the swimming gala scene after securing sponsorship from Windhoek Gymnasium. Last year, Keila made her debut at the Pupkewitz Interschool Swimming Gala, representing Orban Primary School as their sole participant. This year, she courageously embraces the challenge once more, ready […]
