In a recent parliamentary session, the Popular Democratic Movement’s (PDM) MP, Inna Hengari, expressed deep concern about the increasing violence against children in Namibia. In simple terms, violence means hurting someone on purpose, either physically or emotionally. Hengari highlighted that despite the laws and policies in place to protect children, reports of them being abused, […]
Namibians have been called to join hands and work together to protect and uphold the rights of children in the digital realm. President Hage Geingob says it is crucial that Namibia take decisive action to invest in digital literacy and provide them with the necessary tools to responsibly navigate the digital world. This plea forms […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism (MEFT) is offering 40 crocodiles for public sale in its efforts to mitigate the impact of crocodile conflict on communities. In a press release issued on Wednesday, MEFT announced the public sale of 40 crocodiles in their efforts to minimise human-wildlife conflicts that have been occurring in the […]
The late Otjiwarongo businessman and philanthropist, Theo Borstlap, will be buried in Otjiwarongo next Friday, June 23. The memorial service will be held at Paresis Stadium at 10:00, while the burial service will be at the Otjiwarongo cemetery later in the afternoon. Bostlap was the owner of the SuperSpar store and other reputable businesses in […]
Faith Leader Advocacy for Malaria Elimination (FLAME) met in Otjiwarongo for three days to discuss ways of intensifying the fight against malaria. Established in 2021 in Namibia, FLAME is a coalition of faith leaders driven to improve and sustain the health and well-being of those affected by malaria. The coalitions are in areas with the […]
Concerned parents from Omaheke Region’s Omitara settlement held a demonstration against alleged corrupt activities at Otjivero Combined School. The concerned parents had a list of allegations ranging from a drop in academic performance and unprofessionalism from the school staff to mismanaging school funds. The parents are also calling for the removal of the school principal. […]
Project Hope has donated school uniforms to more than 50 learners and water tanks to schools in Kavango East Region. The project aims to help children below the age of 17 who are from disadvantaged backgrounds. The schools that benefited from the project are Maputa, Thikanduko, Shipando, Karukuta, and Aloys Hashipara primary schools. The project […]
The body of 52-year-old Engelbert Mudumbi Zakaria was found at Sikondo Village, 15 kilometres west of Rundu. The body was found along the Kavango River on Sunday, and an autopsy is still pending to determine the cause of death. A similar discovery was made on the same day at Uvhungu Vhungu Village. The body of […]
The leader of the Landless People’s Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, has called for NamPower to be dismantled, saying the power utility has failed to generate sufficient energy for the country. Swartbooi says Namibia’s dependence on South Africa and Zambia for electricity could one day leave the country in the dark. At a media conference, Swartbooi […]
A 25-year-old unemployed resident of Swakopmund who is a mother of 6-week-old triplets is calling on the public for assistance to help her take care of her babies. Klementina Hangula, 25, is overwhelmed after giving birth to triplets at the Swakopmund Hospital last month. She said she was shocked when the doctor told her she […]
