Josia

By: Josia Shigwedha President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended her condolences following the passing of prominent Walvis Bay businessman John Savva. Savva, who died on Saturday, was alsoan honorary consul for Cyprus and Greece. In a statement issued on Sunday, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed heartfelt sympathy to the Savva family, as well as to the Cypriot and Greek communities, describing Savva as a man of generosity and commitment. She said that Savva was […]

By: Staff Reporter Namib Mills will reduce the prices of its maize and mahangu product ranges by 16% effective 13 October. In a media statement, the company said the price adjustment is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support consumers by ensuring that staple food products remain affordable and accessible across the country. The company said that, despite rising costs in certain areas of production due to inflation, improved […]

By: Staff Reporter Police arrested 211 suspects in connection with drug-related offenses during the month of September. Of those arrested, 202 were Namibians, while the rest included two Angolans, one Burundian, one Tanzanian, and five Zambians. The drugs seized during this period included cannabis, mandrax, cocaine powder, and crack cocaine. Namibian Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi urged the public to stand together against illicit drug use and to report such incidents […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo Windhoek Mayor Ndeshihafela Larandja said the City's Fire Brigade responded to over 2 000 fire-related incidents, with nearly 1500 occurring in informal settlements. The mayor made these remarks on Monday during the International Fire Safety Week , which runs from 06 to 10 October. Larandja said fires remain one of the greatest threats to life and livelihood, especially in informal settlements. In addition, Larandja said that through […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Medical Rescue Africa (MRA) launched its state-of the art air ambulance, fully equipped with medical evacuation facilities. MRA, which operates under Westair Aviation, unveiled the Beechcraft King Air 350i at the Westair hangar at Eros Airport on 1 October. The aircraft offers strong performance, range, and reliability, with a spacious medical platform that can accommodate two stretchers and advanced life-support systems. Westair Aviation CEO Henri van Schalkwyk […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Police in the Coblenz area are investigating a suspected poaching incident after a government-owned zebra was found dead in a snare at Rimpan in the early hours of Saturday, 4 October 2025. According to the police, the incident occurred around midnight when the complainant, a custodian responsible for about 50 zebras belonging to the government, discovered the decomposed carcass of a female zebra while patrolling the camp. […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Three men, one Angolan and two Namibians, were arrested on Friday, at Charles Bar in Oshikango, Helao Nafidi, after they were allegedly found in possession of three bags of the protected Welwitschia mirabilis plant species. According to the crime report, the arrests followed an intelligence-led operation that uncovered the suspects offering the plants for illegal sale without a valid permit. The suspects, aged 35, 36, and 40, […]