An unidentified man died at Rundu on Friday after he was hit by two vehicles, whose drivers both fled the scene. The Namibian Police Force crime investigations coordinator for the Kavango East Region, Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu told Nampa on Monday the incident occurred at Ndama settlement next to the truck port around 21h40. “The […]

The Namibia Kickboxing Federation hosted the third edition of their mixed martial arts championship, “Desert Storm”in Walvisbay this past weekend. The two-day event saw students competing in different types of martial arts in various age and gender groups. Countries that took part in the championships are Namibia, South Africa, Angola, Brazil, Botswana, Ghana, Germany, Zambia […]

A 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by three men on Wednesday last week at Shighuru village in the Kavango East Region. The Namibian Police Force’s Crime Investigations Coordinator for the Kavango East Region, Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu, told NAMPA on Monday that the incident happened at around 19h00. Kanyetu said the suspects allegedly grabbed the […]

President Hage Geingob has called on Namibians living in the USA to be patriotic to Namibia while gaining skills to plough back to their country. Geingob and his delegation wrapped up their official visit to the United Nations General Assembly after a meeting with Namibians residing in the US. Apart from the diplomatic staff, Namibians […]

The Municipality of Henties Bay hosted a fundraising dinner where N$65 750 was raised to strengthen financial resources ahead of the upcoming SME Development Expo, to be held later this year. This year’s SME Development Expo will be held under the theme: ‘Beyond December’ and aims to promote the town as a popular tourist destination […]

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has assured small and medium enterprises (SMEs) that government will honour its commitment to reserve some public tenders for SMEs under the Public Procurement Act. The Premier’s speech was read on her behalf by the Swakopmund Deputy Mayor Maria Elago at the Swakopmund mini expo.

A group of young people from Khorixas in the Kunene Region are urging all Namibians to be the ambassadors in wildlife protection, particularly in rhino conservation. Speaking on behalf of the Rhino Pride Youth Group, Florencia Phillips said Government alone cannot win the race to protect wildlife, especially endangered species.

Just two months ahead of the National Assembly and Presidential Elections opposing factions in the Rally for Democracy and Progress (RDP) may be heading to court in which the legitimacy of the election of 3 June at the party’s National Convention will be contested. Mike Kavekora has been proclaimed as the winner out of a […]

The Rundu Town Council says the recruitment process followed in filling its vacant position of the chief executive officer (CEO) was done procedurally. Rundu Mayor Isak Kandingu, in an interview with NAMPA, says the process was done in compliance with provisions of the Local Authority Act, and the recruitment and selection regulations for local authorities. […]

Participants in the Global Road Safety Leadership Course shared with NBC News their views on the importance of the just-completed course.