More than 300 inbound cars passed the Swakopmund roadblock during the early morning hours of Friday, and police expect a high number of inbound vehicles as the Easter weekend progresses. Swakopmund is known for being an ever-popular getaway for locals and visitors, offering plenty of opportunities for sports, adventure, and plain old-fashioned fun. Namibians, mostly […]
The police in the Omaheke Region have tightened their operations over the Easter long weekend, with an intensified police presence in and around Gobabis. The aim is to ensure that the long weekend is an accident- and crime-free. This was revealed by Police Inspector Fina Sakajengenga, Unit Commander of Community Affairs when he visited the […]
A pregnant mother rescued her 4-year-old son from a crocodile attack at Divava Village, Kavango East Region. The mother and child are both admitted to Andara Hospital. Pauline Ruhepo Kawena says she and her son accompanied her older sister to the river to wash her clothes. She says the children were playing in the shallow […]
The driver of a Mazda drove into a house in the Chotto compound in Katima Mulilo. The driver, who was taken into police custody, was tested at the scene, and his alcohol level was found to be over the limit. The owner of the house, Mutinta Sitali, was still in disbelief as the accident took […]
The Sisa Namandje Foundation has stepped in to assist a 12-year-old girl who made headlines earlier this year after being filmed with cut wounds from an alleged beating with a bottle by a caretaker. Senior Associate at the Foundation, Taimi Iileka-Amupanda, announced that the foundation has placed the girl in school and will continue overseeing […]
The Miss Namibia team has concluded its visit to the Omaheke Region. The team met prospective Miss Namibia and Miss Teen participants at Otjinene and Gobabis, respectively. Speaking to nbc News, the Chief Executive Officer of the Miss Namibia Organization, Umbi Karuaihe Upi, explained that during this engagement, the ladies would be furnished with information […]
President Geingob says efforts to increase COVID-19 vaccine uptake are ongoing. This is in light of the vaccination rate, which still remains low. Dr. Geingob says so far, more than 980,000 doses have been administered in all 14 regions since the COVID-19 vaccination campaign was launched in 2021. He says although the vaccination rate remains low, […]
President Hage Geingob says universal health coverage remains a priority for Namibia as the country joins the rest of the world in commemorating the 75th anniversary of the World Health Organization. Dr. Geingob said in a statement that the priority is to ensure that every Namibian has access to health care where and when they […]
The Sisa Namandje Foundation Scholarship advertisement that was sent out early this year has attracted more than 300 applicants. The 13 recipients will be assisted with tuition fees, accommodations, and other basic needs. This came about when the Foundation identified the need to provide tertiary students with financial assistance for their studies. Taimi Iileka-Amupanda, a […]
The Namibian government is finalizing its internship framework program to offer more opportunities to graduates from universities, colleges, and vocational training institutions. This was said by the Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, at the awarding of certificates to graduates of the Namibia Council for Architects and Quantity Surveyors. Mutorwa encouraged the architects to […]
