Fourth-year law students at the University of Namibia have refurbished and donated medical equipment to the paediatric unit at Katutura Health Centre. This is to create a calming and conducive environment for patients. Katutura Health Centre, popularly known as Black Chain in honour of a nearby mall of the same name, operates on a 24-hour […]
A motor vehicle was destroyed by fire in a garage in the Noordhoek residential area of Keetmanshoop. Although it is still unknown what caused the fire, the damage, according to the police at Keetmanshoop, is estimated to be in the thousands. Police investigations into what caused the fire are still ongoing.
Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC Namibia) has released an official statement addressing allegations of missing funds. The company’s response comes after an incident in Parliament where Bernadus Swartbooi of the Landless People Movement (LPM) posed questions to the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprise, Iipumbu Shiimi, about an alleged transfer of N$1.2 billion from MTC’s account […]
The Erongo Governor says that the African continent is estimated to be losing about N$750 billion annually—money that could have been used for development through illicit financial flows and other forms of organised crime. Neville Andre said this during the annual workshop of the heads of anti-corruption agencies in the SADC region. Andre says that […]
Magistrate Linus Samunzala will on Thursday continue to hear arguments in the trial of activist Michael Amushelelo and his co-accused, Dimbulukeni Nauyoma, who are facing several charges, including incitement of violence and rioting, after their arrests on March 21. In the proceeding, the state called to the stand witnesses from the police, including two warrant […]
An intern social worker in the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare says parents and guardians have a huge role to play in supporting their children’s ability to work through mental health and nurturing their positive wellbeing. Vanessa Gertze Shivute said this at the Mental Health Awareness Day held at Origo Primary […]
In commemoration of the International Day of the Girl Child, the Secretary-General of the SADC Parliamentary Forum, Boemo Mmandu-Sekgoma, has urged the African community to invest in programmes and initiatives to bridge existing gender gaps. Mmandu-Sekgoma emphasised that these efforts are vital for empowering girl children with the skills and competencies necessary for them to […]
Gender-based violence (GBV) shelters are faced with staff shortages, resulting in operational limitations. In a ministerial statement, the Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, addressed the issue regarding the operational status of government-funded shelters in the National Assembly. Minister Sioka also emphasised the role of private shelters that are subsidised […]
President Hage Geingob has appealed to citizens to cooperate with the Census enumerators and provide accurate data for national development purposes. Dr. Geingob said this as the management of the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA), led by Board Chairperson Salomo Hei and Statistician-General Alex Shimuafeni, visited their residence to enumerate the first family in Windhoek. President […]
President Hage Geingob will host his South African counterpart, Cyril Ramaphosa, for the Bi-National Commission meeting starting on Thursday.This will be the third session between the neighbouring countries. A bi-national commission (BNC) is typically a platform in international relations where the meetings of the two states are held at the highest levels, including between the […]
