Hundreds of Ovaherero and Ovambanderu gathered some 12km north of Kalkveld to commemorate their unsung Hero Mureti Kaupangua. Elders continue to play a crucial role as repositories of oral history in their communities. They are considered living libraries and as such have an obligation to teach and transmit history to the younger generation. This was […]

Shack-fires continue to devastate the lives of people at the coastal towns of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund. Most recently, over 20 shacks and three houses were destroyed by fires at the Tutaleni Informal settlement at Walvis Bay, as well as at Swakopmund.

There is need for a multi-sectoral approach, and to capacitate professionals from various institutions – if gender-based violence and violence against children are to be effectively addressed. A three-day workshop was held in Otjiwarongo with the objective of strengthening the knowledge and skills of service providers in the area of gender-based violence as well as […]

Oshakati open market vendors took to the street on Tuesday demanding that the Oshakati Town Council reduce what they called exorbitant monthly rental fees. In January, the Oshakati Town Council increased rental fees at the town’s open market to N$40 for small stalls and N$600 for the more upscale ones.

National carrier Air Namibia has won approval to fly to the United States. The airline hopes to generate revenues through its code-sharing agreement.

The Save the Rhino Trust has collaborated with four Namibian artists to raise awareness about the unprecedented poaching of Rhino’s in Namibia. The artists, Elemotho, Esme, Metarere, and Oteya composed a song and video in various parts of country, where poaching incidences are mostly prevalent.

Employers need to devise mechanisms to effectively deal with gender based violence at the workplace. The Metal and Allied Workers Union says GBV is becoming common, and needs to be addressed because of its negative effects on families.

The City of Windhoek is planning to roll-out an ambitious five year strategic plan with massive capital projects, estimated at over N$300 million. But, for this to materialise, it requires the central government to come on board.

Northern businessman David Sheehama, well known as Kambwa, has killed three lions that attacked and killed two of his cattle at Okelina cattle post in the Omusati Region over the weekend. As per tradition two of the lions were taken to Ongandjera palace today to remove the skin and discard the carcasses.

The Ministry of Environment and Tourism has condemned the killing of lions in Omusati as it was done without the approval of the ministry. As a result, an investigation has been launched into the incidents.