A man who hacked to death five family members in Rundu’s Ndama Informal Settlement last year is not fit to stand trial. A mental examination report by a state psychiatrist found that 21-year-old Jesaya Gabriel Chihunda is mentally unfit to stand trial.
Reports have emerged that the presidents of Rwanda, Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC) and Malawi will not attend the World Economic Forum (WEF) on Africa in Cape Town over violent protests, attacks on foreign nationals as well as looting and burning of small businesses. However, South Africa’s Department of International Relations and Co-operation denied the […]
Omafo residents in the Ohangwena Region are unhappy with what they term “hazardous smoke” being produced by the Helao Nafidi dumpsite. Residents living close to the dumpsite say they have been subjected to unclean air for years.
A man who killed his girlfriend at Walvis Bay over the weekend appeared in the Magistrate’s Court. Haihambo Phillipus Hafeni, aged 54, allegedly killed his girlfriend, Hanguwo Otilie Mwateuvi, with a kitchen knife.
A German company is donating a solution that kills microorganisms which cause Hepatitis E to residents of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. The 20 000 bottles will be distributed to residents in the DRC informal settlement in Swakopmund and Twaloloka settlement in Walvis Bay for the next four months.
The Food and Agricultural Organization (FAO) of the United Nations donated 90 tons of drought relief aid to destitute farmers at Farm Du Plessis, situated 90 kilometres outside Gobabis. The donation forms part of plans by FAO to enhance productivity, lessen the burden of farmers and government and avoid livestock losses.
Creating a conducive environment for children with disabilities to thrive in the school environment was one of the many resolutions passed during the fifth session of the Children’s Parliament. Described as a resounding success, the session brought together 98 young people from all the country’s14 regions, to deliberate on challenges facing children in Namibia. The […]
Health and Social Services Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula says plans are underway to construct a clinic at Kombat. This follow reports that Government is renting a house at Kombat which it currently uses as a clinic at the former mining town.
Namibian nationals in and around the Gauteng Province of South Africa have been warned to avoid all areas in the province affected by the ongoing riots. The cautionary notice follows the recent xenophobic attacks in South Africa, which have resulted in the deaths of five foreign nationals. A media statement issued on Tuesday by the […]
Sakeus Kafula and his partner Joel Kafula showcased their product known as Biochar at the Agri-4-Youth conference that was recently held in Windhoek. The product is said to retains soil moisture and nutrients. In addition, it allows farmers to save on fertilisers and irrigation costs. With the current drought Namibia faces Kafula says Biochar can […]
