Swakopmund: Erongo Governor Neville Andre Itope has issued a strong call for united, data-driven action in the national fight against gender-based violence (GBV), warning that the ongoing crisis is tearing at the fabric of Namibian society. Itope was …
Outjo: The communities of Queen Sophia and Kleinheis farms in the Outjo district received four water tanks and accompanying pipes from the Outjo Constituency office on Tuesday. The donation is intended to improve water storage for community gardens an…
Katima Mulilo: The Katima Mulilo District Court on Monday postponed the attempted rape case of 27-year-old Calvin Baili Baili to 16 July for further police investigations and to allow him to obtain legal representation or apply for bail. Baili is alle…
Washington: The Southern African Customs Union (SACU) has expressed concerns that the United States of America’s decision to impose reciprocal tariffs could undermine the progress made in their partnership. The union highlighted the potential shift fr…
Okahandja: The Ovambanderu Traditional Authority has announced the cancellation of all commemoration events planned for this year following the passing of senior traditional councillor Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua. Chief Eben Tjozohongo II Nguvauva expla…
Grootfontein: The 2025 Otjozondjupa career fair series was officially launched by Governor John ||Khamuseb at Grootfontein Senior Secondary School (SSS) on Tuesday. Addressing learners from Grootfontein SSS, Coblenz Combined School, and Khorab SSS in …
Windhoek: A total of 3,700 Namibians died from AIDS in 2023, with 2,100 being women and 1,600 men, revealed Axel Tibinyane, Acting Executive Director of Health and Social Welfare Policy in the Ministry of Health. He presented these figures at the 19th…
Swakopmund: Namibia recorded 4,405 cases of gender-based violence (GBV) between April 2024 and February 2025, with 1,345 of those being rape cases, Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo has revealed.
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Windhoek: Namibia’s annual inflation rate for April 2025 stood at 3.6 per cent, a decrease from the 4.8 per cent recorded in April 2024.
According to Namibia Press Agency, this information was detailed in the Namibia Consumer Price Index (NCPI) for A…
Rundu: The Rundu Town Council (RTC) on Monday closed 10 businesses that were not legally registered. This move comes as part of a broader effort to ensure compliance with business and safety standards across the town.
According to Namibia Press Agen…
Ondangwa: The implementation of Namibia’s electrification project is moving at a snail’s pace, according to Ben Nangombe, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Mines, Energy and Industry. Nangombe said this on Tuesday during an electricity acceler…
Windhoek: Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja has called on Central Business District (CBD) property owners to collaborate with the municipality in enhancing the city’s image. Speaking at an engagement with stakeholders in Windhoek on Tuesday, conven…
Windhoek: The Namibian Competition Commission has approved 13 mergers, including deals involving Pep Stores and OK Furniture, to protect competition and ensure businesses follow fair market rules. In a statement issued on Monday, the commission said i…
Okahandja: Tributes have poured in for Senior Ovambanderu Traditional Authority councillor Gerson Kunomundu Katjirua, whose enduring dedication significantly bolstered the Swapo Party, particularly within the Omaheke Region. Katjirua passed away on Ap…