The Fidel Castro Primary School in Ombili commemorated the first anniversary of the death of Cuban leader on Monday.

President Hage Geingob says Namibia and Kenya can gain much from one another’s democratic systems and institutions, especially during electoral processes. Geingob left for Nairobi, Kenya, to attend the inauguration of that country’s President, Uhuru Kenyatta.

A Multisave employee and her manager were robbed at gunpoint of more than N$70 000 in Walvis Bay on Monday. The robbery took place at around 11h45, near the Multisave shop, which is located in a busy shopping area. Police say the two employees were seated in their Nissan bakkie, about to take the money […]

The sixth ordinary congress also elected its new central committee members to serve for the next five years. The election saw several senior members failing to make it to the list of 58 members of the central committee. Announcing the CC members during the official closing of the congress returning officer Sisa Namandje said a […]

Law Professor, Nico Horn has applauded Swapo for hosting a peaceful and successful elective congress. Giving an analysis on the just ended Swapo elective congress, Professor Horn says the hosting of a successful congress is a good indication of the party’s inner-democracy and strength. He described President Hage Geingob’s win as an indication of his […]

Former President Hifikepunye Pohamba is impressed with the deliberations and outcome of the sixth Swapo congress. Over 780 delegates from across the country came to Windhoek to deliberate on a number of issues. Pohamba points out that members of different regions took part and made meaningful contributions, adding that he was very impressed by the […]

The newly elected vice-president of the Swapo party, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says she is committed to work with fellow party members to advance the party’s agenda. The steadfast Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is the first woman in the history of the Swapo party to be elected vice president. She overwhelmingly received 552 votes out of […]

Swapo congress has concluded with the election of the top four positions and members of the central committee. Presiding Officer Sisa Namandje announced the results early Monday morning. President Hage Geingob and his team won the top four positions of the party. Geingob won the presidency position with a resounding 574 votes, beating Jerry Ekandjo […]

The Police in the Zambezi Region launched its road safety campaign and crime prevention operations for the festive season.

The national road safety campaign, which was launched by the Namibian Police on Sunday, commenced on Monday 27 November.