A police detective, Inspector Abram Kaiser, appeared in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate Court on a charge of domestic violence. Detective Inspector Kaiser was arrested following charges of assault by threat for allegedly threatening to shoot his wife. He was not asked to plead, and the state opposed granting bail to the suspect. State Prosecutor Marlon Adams […]

Kavango West Regional Governor Sirkka Ausiku is happy that several capital projects are progressing well after interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, among others. Ausiku, however, noted that many residents still walk long distances to access basic services. The region received a N$200 million allocation for the completion of 33 ongoing and envisaged capital projects […]

The Kavango West Regional Council continues to place youth empowerment among its priorities. Governor Sirkka Ausiku, in her State of the Region Address (SORA) at Nkurenkuru, pointed out various programmes and initiatives geared towards youth empowerment. The governor says the regional council supports 26 horticulture projects and is calling on financial institutions to invest more […]

The Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Sinimbo Muha, has stressed the need for legislation to be reviewed to reflect the shifting nature of the local and international financial markets.    He further said the country should move quickly to comply with and overcome the politics of the global monetary system. Muha addressed the official […]

Namibia and Spain have reaffirmed their commitment to strengthening their bilateral relations for the betterment of the two countries’ futures. This was revealed at the Namibia-Spain Political Consultation held in Windhoek on Tuesday. The Executive Director in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, Penda Naanda, says that through combined multilateral efforts, he is hopeful […]

Chaos and confusion continue to persist due to the absence of traffic lights at the Havana four-way intersection on Peter Eneas Nanyemba, formerly Monte Christo Road. The continuous roadwork in Havana makes the situation at the 4-way crossroads even more challenging for simple access. The road is visibly covered with sand, causing motorists to struggle […]

Kunene Governor Marius Sheya says the region’s abundant natural resources are currently underutilised. Speaking during a high-level meeting with the German delegation and local businesspeople in Outjo, Sheya emphasised that Kunene is open to investors across various sectors. The focus of the networking meeting with a delegation from Germany, headed by the State Minister of […]

The Windhoek High Court has revoked the national documents of a man who was born 22 years ago at the Otjiwarango State Hospital. High Court Judge Boas Usiku has dismissed with costs an application in which a 22-year-old man born in Namibia to Burundian refugee parents wanted the court to order the Minister of Home […]

The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has acquired four trucks to enhance the transportation and distribution of pharmaceuticals and clinical supplies throughout the country, as well as alleviate the strain on its ageing fleet. Valued at more than N$10 million, the new trucks were unveiled by Health Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula at the […]

A 28-year-old mother in Rundu who recently gave birth to triplet girls has decided to name them after the First Lady, the former First Lady, and the founding First Lady of Namibia. The little ones are named: Monica, Penehupifo and Theopoldine. The First Lady, former First Lady, and founding First Lady have all expressed their […]