The police in the Kavango East Region is urging the public to be cautious when visiting the Kavango River for recreational activities during the festive season. The Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator, Bonifatius Kanyetu, says cases of crocodile and hippo attacks might increase as more people return to their villages for holidays. Deputy Commissioner Kanyetu’s caution […]
Stakeholders in the maritime sector have been called to adopt, adhere to, and conform to standards, policies, and guidelines to modernize and upgrade maritime education. The Vice-Chairperson of the Board of the Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute, Sharon Neumbo, made this call during the stakeholders’ engagement meeting at Walvis Bay. Neumbo says the maritime educational […]
The security cluster in the Zambezi Region has embarked on a joint operation for the festive season to maintain law and order in the region. The operation is an initiative of the office of the Governor, Alufea Sampofu. The joint operation will focus on reducing road accidents as well as the movement of cargo. […]
Kavango West Regional Police Commander Julia Sakuwa-Neo says road crashes involving pedestrians are a serious concern in the region. Commissioner Sakuwa-Neo is thus calling on all road users to be vigilant, especially over the festive season. Namibia recorded over 2,000 road crashes from January to November, of which Kavango West accounted for 164 accidents and […]
The Namibia Breweries Limited launched its “Responsible Drinking” campaign, advocating for responsible drinking and addressing excessive use of alcohol. With the assistance of various stakeholders such as Nampol and the City Police, NBL has so far reduced the harmful use of alcohol and promoted responsible drinking. The responsible drinking campaign is part of the NBL’s […]
National Council MPs want heavy truck tolls on national roads raised, with the proceeds going toward road maintenance. They made a contribution to the debate on the Road Fund Administration Bill on Tuesday. In support of the bill, Kabbe South Councilor John Likando is one of the MPs calling for increased charges. Likando complained that […]
Gobabis Mayor, Elvire Theron, is pleased with the progress made at the town in terms of housing provision. During a site visit, Theron told nbc News that more than 150 beneficiaries will move into their new homes by April of next year. The Gobabis Mayor says housing provision is a key matter the council is […]
Family members and acquaintances of the late Archbishop Bonifatius Haushiku feel he needs to be honored for his steadfastness against the apartheid South African regime. Archbishop Haushiku was the first black bishop ordained in Namibia in 1979 and died in 2002. Haushiku was not only a spiritual leader but also a political activist and petitioner […]
The Police Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, says the country is still experiencing a high crime rate. The IG made these remarks at a belated 32nd Police Day anniversary in Windhoek. “The country is still experiencing a prevalence of crime, particularly violent crimes such as robbery, gender-based violence (GBV) coupled with rape, murder, and attempted […]
Health and Social Services Minister Dr. Kalumbi Shangula officially opened the healthcare center at Oshikango in the Ohangwena region. With the opening of the prefabricated building structure, funded by the US President’s Emergency Plan for Aids Relief (PEPFAR) and the Global Fund, the Centers for Disease Control and Prevention has worked with the Ministry of […]
