The SADC Parliamentary Forum intends to transform into a regional parliament. It says such a move would enable it to be a stand alone body of the regional bloc.

The four lions that escaped from the Etosha National Park have killed seven more cattle in Omutambo Gwomawe area of the Omusati Region. Officials from the Ministry of Environment and Tourism has killed one lion and are searching for the other three.

A total of 49 unemployed youth in the Oshana Region received sponsorship of over N$150 000 from the Regional Governor’s Skills Development Programme. The sponsorship, funded by NAMSOV Community Trust, is to train the youth in different vocational disciplines to supplement government’s efforts in accelerating youth enterprise development, poverty alleviation and unemployment.

Namibians are urged to stop consulting traditional and spiritual healers for their ailments, but to rather visit the nearest medical health services. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Bernard Haufiku made the plea at the inauguration of the Maxuilili Clinic in the Tobias Hainyeko Constituency in Windhoek. Haufiku says despite that the ministry ensuring […]

Emmanuel Macron said France had chosen “hope” as he was officially inaugurated as the country’s youngest president ever on Sunday. Macron, 39, promised in his first speech as president that the beleaguered European Union would be “reformed and relaunched” during his time in office. Nampa-AFP

Namibians will join the rest of the World to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday. Mother’s Day is a day of honouring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. In most countries Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

Even though the players in the diamond industry are optimistic for 2017, the industry is facing a new threat. The Chief Executive Officer of De Beers, Bruce Cleaver raises the concern about the rise in the development of synthetic diamonds on the market.

The Etunda Trust has officially handed over the Etunda Clinic to the Ministry of Health and Social Services at Otavi. Founding father Dr Sam Nujoma has handed over the keys of the clinic to Dr Bernard Haufiku. Ohorongo Cement has donated medical equipment worth millions to the clinic that will serve the school and farming […]

The Rehoboth community is not happy over the dark-coloured water that came through their taps throughout this week. Residents claim this is often the case with the changing of seasons, and the vile-coloured water usually lasts about two days. Some community members claim the water has left them sick.

Three local organisations have received funding from the Finnish Embassy’s Fund for Local Co-operation. The funding agreement will focus on the promotion of inclusive green economy and strengthening a democratic and accountable society. With a dire need to assist marginalised communities, different organisations in the country are striving to promote the inclusivity and well-being of […]