The International Conference on Great Lakes Region (ICGLR) is requesting SADC to meet over the escalating political tensions in the Democratic Republic of Congo (DRC). ICGLR Chairperson and Congo-Brazzaville President Denis Sassou Nguesso proposed that the meeting take place before the end of the year. Sassou Nguesso’s request was brought to SADC chairperson, Hage Geingob […]
A 28-year-old man was arrested in Rundu on Saturday for attempted murder and for discharging a firearm in a public place. The incident occurred around 02h30 at a bar in the Kehemu residential area, the Namibian Police Force’s Crime Investigation Coordinator for Kavango East, Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu told Nampa Sunday. “The suspect unlawfully and […]
With the festive season in full swing at the coastal town of Swakopmund, the Sea Rescue Institute of Namibia is already geared up for any potential eventualities. When the news team arrived at the famous Mole beach in Swakopmund, we found the Sea Rescue Institute of Namibia’s lifeguards setting up and ready to save lives.
Finance Minister Calle Schlettwein has dismissed reports that the state of the country’s economy is in a depression, rather opting to call it a prolonged recession, with signs of slow recovery emerging.
Renewable biomass technology stoves are becoming popular among communities in the Kavango East and West regions. The biomass stoves were introduced to the villagers by the Red Cross Society of Namibia last year.
The late Petrus Iilonga is at his final resting place and today his life and service was celebrated by all those whose lives he touched. Reporter Laimi Hainghumbi takes a look at events from the day he died.
The Namibia National Liberation Veterans Association is inviting veterans of the liberation struggle to become members of the association. Association President Ben Shikongo appealed to registered members to update their annual subscription fees, effective from 31 December until next year. Membership to the association ensures benefits for the liberation veterans and their families, including medical […]
The Police in Omusati Region has officially launched sporadic and targeted operations at identified areas of concern on the road and in the towns and settlements aimed at ensuring the law is maintained. Omusati Regional Commander, Titus Shikongo says with the increase of people in the region crime also increases and holiday makers become targets.
Various companies in the Oshana Region have donated items towards the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund’s Xupifa Eemwenyo campaign.
A major transport operator at the coast says the worldwide demand for copper has had a positive impact on business. Andre van der Walt specialises in long haul transportation within the SADC region and ferries copper from Zambia’s copper belt to the Walvis Bay port for worldwide export. Van der Walt Transport started business in […]
