The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has confirmed that transnational organised crime constitutes a major threat to peace, stability, governance, and development in southern Africa. Lieutenant General Shikongo highlighted crimes such as drug and human trafficking, vehicle hijacking, wildlife crimes, illegal firearms trade, money laundering, and cybercrime, among others. The police […]
Women’s representation in parliament worldwide has increased slightly from 26.5% to 26.9% this year. These statistics were collected after over 60 parliaments in 52 countries held their parliamentary elections in 2023. The sub-Saharan Africa region accounts for the third highest, at over 27%. According to the Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU), electoral quotas have been instrumental in […]
The Rehoboth Town Council now owns the Reho Spa facility in the town. Mayor Amanda Groenewaldt announced this at the council’s first meeting for the year with residents of Rehoboth yesterday. Groenewaldt said the town council obtained the title deed of the Reho Spa from the Ministry of Works and Transport, following a process involving […]
190 people at Malengalenga in Linyanti district joined the Swapo Party from other political parties. The members were received by Swapo Party Secretary General Sofia Shaningwa on Saturday late afternoon at Malengalenga. Most of the members came from the Independence Patriots for Change (IPC), while others supported an independent candidate during the last elections. The […]
The Keetmanshoop Town Council has approved the renaming of nine streets in the Central Business District, Kronlein, as well as Tseiblaagte residential areas. The Keetmanshoop Town Council, in a public statement, announced the renaming of streets including Fifth Street, First Avenue, Nineteenth Street, Mittel Street, Fourth Street, Windhoek Weg Road, North Street, 12th Street, and Cathedral […]
Light to moderate rains recorded over the weekend brought relief from the heat wave in some parts of the country. Over the past week, temperatures have hovered between 30 and 40 degrees Celsius in places such as Keetmanshoop, which received some light showers on Friday and Saturday. Figures revealed on the Namibia Meteorological Services website […]
The Acting Deputy Education Director in the Omaheke Region, Eliakim Kavari, has called upon learners to prioritise their education. Kavari made this remark about last year’s academic results, where the region remained at the bottom of the national ranking statistics. Kavari stressed that the ministry is working to ensure a conducive learning and teaching environment […]
The Chairperson of the National Disability Council of Namibia, Charlie Matengu, says senseless acts towards people with disabilities must be condemned, and Namibians should work towards creating a more compassionate and understanding community. Matengu made the remarks following the killing of a man with disabilities after an alleged assault by two farmers. 30-year-old Benedict Swartbooi […]
Two minors drowned in an open pit at Rundu today while playing in the water. The children accompanied their mother, who had gone to the swamp for fishing. According to the mother, Franciska Hausiku, she left her three children under a tree near one of the open pits while she moved on to the next. […]
Four minors from Livaye Village in Kavango East who died from suspected food poisoning were buried in a mass grave over the weekend. Eight children initially ate the food, of whom four died and the others survived, while the remaining four were discharged. The incident happened on February 26. According to family members, a 13-year-old […]
