Emmanuel Macron said France had chosen “hope” as he was officially inaugurated as the country’s youngest president ever on Sunday. Macron, 39, promised in his first speech as president that the beleaguered European Union would be “reformed and relaunched” during his time in office. Nampa-AFP

Namibians will join the rest of the World to celebrate Mother’s Day on Sunday. Mother’s Day is a day of honouring mothers and celebrating motherhood, maternal bonds and the influence of mothers in society. In most countries Mother’s Day is celebrated on the second Sunday in May.

Even though the players in the diamond industry are optimistic for 2017, the industry is facing a new threat. The Chief Executive Officer of De Beers, Bruce Cleaver raises the concern about the rise in the development of synthetic diamonds on the market.

The Etunda Trust has officially handed over the Etunda Clinic to the Ministry of Health and Social Services at Otavi. Founding father Dr Sam Nujoma has handed over the keys of the clinic to Dr Bernard Haufiku. Ohorongo Cement has donated medical equipment worth millions to the clinic that will serve the school and farming […]

The Rehoboth community is not happy over the dark-coloured water that came through their taps throughout this week. Residents claim this is often the case with the changing of seasons, and the vile-coloured water usually lasts about two days. Some community members claim the water has left them sick.

Three local organisations have received funding from the Finnish Embassy’s Fund for Local Co-operation. The funding agreement will focus on the promotion of inclusive green economy and strengthening a democratic and accountable society. With a dire need to assist marginalised communities, different organisations in the country are striving to promote the inclusivity and well-being of […]

Ten street kids from the Omaheke Region, who were in Windhoek, have been returned back home. The deputy Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Lucia Witbooi leads the team which is seeking a solution to the issue of street children.

A New police station, constructed at a cost of more than N$75 million, is now operational in Windhoek’s Otjomuise suburb. Otjomuise, known as the place of steam in Otjiherero, is a township in north-western Windhoek. It is also home to many of Windhoek’s informal settlements such as Agste Laan. The community has been requesting for […]

This Easter weekend and the May public holidays have drastically reduced blood stock levels in the entire country. The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia is therefore calling on more people to donate blood.

Businessman Knowledge Katti donated N$1 million to residents of Kuisebmond and Narraville at Walvis Bay. The Kuisebmond municipality chambers were packed to capacity with residents eager to hear news about the donation.