The Erongo Police, from January to October 2023, recorded 525 GBV-related cases. Erongo Governor Neville Andre revealed this on the occasion of the World Aids Day commemoration and the launch of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence. Of the 525 cases reported, 68 were rape cases, and 133 of them have been withdrawn. […]
The Orange River Irrigation Project along the Orange River at Aussenkehr expects improved summer agricultural production this year, despite its financial woes. Paulus Mungoba, acting project manager, said this in an interview with nbc News. The Orange River Irrigation Project (ORIP) farm, owned by the government, is growing a variety of vegetables, including pumpkins, butternuts, […]
Members of Parliament in the National Council are concerned over youth not being given equal opportunity in decision-making in the political affairs of the country. They raised this when contributing to the report tabled by Swapo Party MP Emma Muteka, who attended the forum of young parliamentarians held in Luanda, Angola, during the 147th Inter-Parliamentary […]
The Mayuni Secondary School learners in the Zambezi Region received more than 110 bicycles worth N$500,000 over the weekend. The bicycles were handed over to learners by African Monarch Lodges, operating in the Mayuni and Mashi conservancies. The bicycles were distributed to learners living in outlying areas of the school, including those with an interest […]
Ongos Valley, as part of its commitment to social responsibility, organized a fun-filled day that included a thrilling football tournament at the Samora Machel Sport field in Katutura over the weekend. The Ongos Valley Fun Day served as a way for the company to give back to the communities it operates in while providing a […]
In the vibrant town of Otavi, the TUTU Annual Soccer Games were recently launched, aiming to bring together the diverse inhabitants of the community. Recognizing the challenges of uniting people from different backgrounds, the organizers saw sports as a powerful tool to foster unity and achieve what they call “The Otavi dream.” The first edition […]
Between January and November 2023, 183 crimes were committed against women and children in the Kavango West Region. The region has now joined the rest of the country in carrying out “Operation Basadi,” targeting wanted persons for violence against women, children, and the elderly. Members of the Namibian Police Force in Kavango West took to […]
The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters have reiterated their demands for the allocation of fishing quotas to address unemployment in the country. The Namibian Economic Freedom Fighters (NEEF) want unemployed people to get jobs in the fishing industry through the Governmental Objective Fishing Quota. The party mobilised jobless youth to petition the Ministry of Fisheries and […]
The Namibian Police have promoted over 4,000 officers, its first ever mass promotion of this scale. The Inspector General of NamPol, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says, “All promoted officers are expected to continue working hard, maintain a high level of discipline, and improve service delivery. You should not relax and feel that you have now […]
The International Day of Persons with Disabilities has once again highlighted the persistent issue of discrimination faced by individuals with disabilities. A qualified psychologist and student at the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired Center in Windhoek, Meriam Kamberipa, narrated her challenges in job searches marked by unjust discrimination. Kamberipa has been aspiring to work […]
