RUNDU, President Hage Geingob of Namibia has announced a State Funeral for the late Gosbert Sikerete Mandema, a prominent figure in the country’s liberation struggle, who passed away on November 18, 2023. The President’s office released a statement on…

In Outapi, a 31-year-old school secretary, Salom Hango of Leinge Private School, was granted bail set at N.dollars 1 000 in a case involving the theft of examination papers. The Outapi Magistrate’s Court heard the case on Wednesday. Elizabeth Korneliu…

The European Union (EU) delegation in Namibia has joined forces with the United Nations Population Fund (UNFPA) to combat gender-based violence (GBV) in the country. A contribution agreement was signed on Wednesday, marking a significant step in the c…

OMUSATI – A 46-year-old Angolan man was arrested in Iihanguti village, Omusati Region, for allegedly raping a 16-year-old girl, resulting in her pregnancy. Deputy Commissioner Moses Simaho, the crime investigations coordinator of the Namibian Police F…

LUSAKA – Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila revealed that the Namibian government currently employs 1,600 Community Health Workers (CHWs). Speaking at the third international conference on public health in Africa in Lusaka, Zambia, she stated t…

AUSSENKEHR – A fire at Aussenkehr farm in the ||Kharas Region tragically claimed the life of a 27-year-old man and destroyed 30 reed houses on Tuesday. Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mbango, the Namibian Police Force’s crime investigations coordinator …

Zambezi Region, Namibia – Two individuals have been arrested in connection with elephant poaching in the Zambezi Region, as confirmed by the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Monday.

According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), T…

Windhoek, Namibia – Nedbank Namibia has made a significant contribution to the University of Namibia (UNAM)/AMT Mobile Planetarium, aimed at addressing educational inequities in science, technology, engineering, and mathematics (STEM) in Namibia.

Ac…

Oshikoto Region, Namibia – Councillors of the Okankolo and Nehale Lyampingana constituencies in the Oshikoto Region have raised concerns about the poor condition of roads in their areas, which could impede development activities.

According to Namibi…

Windhoek, Namibia – Acting Labour Commissioner Kyllikki Sihlahla issued a stern warning to all trade unions and employer organizations regarding the submission of their annual returns by the November 30, 2023 deadline.

According to Namibia Press Age…

Windhoek, Namibia – The Epukiro All-Stars football team from Omaheke emerged as champions in the Mannfredt ‘Molaiks’ Murirua-Kaaheke memorial tournament, held over the weekend in Windhoek.

According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), The team triumphe…

Katima Mulilo, Namibia – The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has announced plans to build more than 500 houses in Katima Mulilo next year, addressing the housing needs in the area.

According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), NHE Corporate Communica…

Omusati Region, Namibia – A seven-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 57-year-old man in Ontanda A village, Omusati Region, last Thursday.

According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), the suspect, employed as a domestic worker at a neighbor’s house…

Windhoek, Namibia – A 29-year-old man was arrested in Windhoek on Saturday for allegedly being in possession of cannabis, with a reported value of N.dollars 14,950.

According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), The Namibian Police Force (NamPol), in a …

Omungwelume, Namibia – Three men reportedly committed suicide in separate incidents over the weekend, as detailed in a crime report issued by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) on Sunday.

According to Namibia Press Agency (NAMPA), A 22-year-old man …