Urban and Rural Development Minister Sophia Shaningwa, has urged traditional leaders to always sit around the table and resolve their differences amicably. Speaking at the closing of the 19th Annual Meeting of Traditional Leaders at Keetmanshoop, Shaningwa said traditional authorities were almost permanently engaged in disputes over boundaries.

The Health and Social Services Minister and a UNICEF representative say nearly 66% of the Namibian population lack access to proper toilet facilities, with 50% using the bush to relief themselves. Dr Bernhard Haufiku and UNICEF Country Representative, Micaela de Sousa said this during the marking of Global Hand Washing Day at Keetmanshoop on Monday. […]

The Government has warned farmers to refrain from fencing off communal land for personal use as well as the unlawful invasion of conservancy land for grazing. Land Reform Minister Utoni Nujoma says, those found doing so will be prosecuted.

The demonstration which started on Monday at the University of Namibia’s main Campus continues. The students want management to allow all of them to sit for their examinations. In the past, UNAM had allowed all students to write their examinations regardless of whether they owed the institution or not, but withheld the results of those […]

Young Namibians continue to make a dent in the information technology industry. One such person is Homateni Kapewangolo, who developed a cell-phone application out of frustration to market his small business. The innovative idea has now been funded with 500 000 dollars by the Namibia Commission on Research, Science and Technology as it is seen […]

Vendors selling on street corners at Keetmanshoop in the //Karas region are being regulated.

The Construction of 8% million dollar constituency office at Linyanti in the Zambezi Region is progressing well. Constituency Councillor Cletius Sipapela says compared to other capital projects in his constituency this project is well on track.

The BRICS Summit 2016 has adopted the Goa Declaration which unanimously hit out at the growing threat of terrorism, among other issues. The summit laid down a comprehensive vision for the countries cooperation in combating terrorism, including cross border terrorism, and its supporters.

The University of Namibia (UNAM) has cancelled two days of examinations as chaos has erupted at the institution. Unam was forced to cancel examinations for Tuesday and Wednesday as students tear up time tables in protest, of what they call exclusion of those who cannot afford to settle their tuition fees. Earlier this year, Unam […]

The illegal hosting of spins, drifting or any other, un-sanctioned motor competition will soon be a thing of the past, says the president of the Motor Sport Federation, Dan Tjongarero. Motor Sports is gaining popularity among Namibians and the new executive Committee of the Namibia Motor Sports Federation as custodians of the sport wants to […]