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By: Ritta Lotto Germany has begun funding the renovation of the Alte Feste, Windhoek’s oldest historical building on Robert Mugabe Avenue with N$4.2 million through its Cultural Preservation Programme. The support launches a new phase focusing on repairs to the West and North Wings and the courtyard, led by the Joint Initiative of the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture and Namibia Art, Craft and Design. German […]

By: Staff Reporter Works and Transport Minister Veikko Nekundi on Monday officiated the groundbreaking of the long-awaited upgrade of the 20.45 km Mbeyo–Erago road in the Kavango West Region. The upgrade from sandy to gravel brings renewed hope to the five villages of Sihetekera, Senseni, Mutungalika, Kamuti and Erago, which have for years relied on an impassable sandy track that routinely cut off access to essential services. Nekundi said the […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A 50-year-old taxi driver shot and killed a man on Saturday evening, during an attack where the car windscreen was smashed and he was attacked in Windhoek's Okahandja Park informal settlement. The driver drew a firearm and shot at the deceased, identified as Innocent Shawn, who was declared dead upon arrival at Katutura State Hospital. According to police reports, the driver had picked up a customer in […]

By: Selma Taapopi Amid public concern over the availability of essential medicines and HIV test kits, the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) says it has put in place several measures to stabilise supplies nationwide. The ministry confirmed that it has procured 300 000 units of paracetamol syrup, which are currently en route to Namibia and expected to arrive by middle December. Once delivered, the stock will meet national […]

By: Selma Taapopi The Miss Namibia Organisation has revealed the first images of the Miss Universe Namibia 2025, Johanna Swartbooi, national costume. Swartbooi will showcase the costume on Wednesday during the 74th Miss Universe Pageant - National Costume Showcase at 08H00 CAT. In a statement shared on social media platforms, the organisation said the national costume proudly reflects Namibia’s rich cultural diversity and breathtaking natural landscapes, presenting a visual story […]

By: Selma Taapopi Information and Communication and Technology has condemned all forms of tribalism and discrimination directed at Miss Universe Namibia 2025 Johanna Swartbooi. In a statement issued on Tuesday, acting executive director Linda Iipinge said such behaviour goes against the values of unity, dignity and national pride upheld by the nation. Iipinge urged Namibians to support Swartbooi and recognise her accomplishments as she prepares to represent the country on […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested and charged a senior agricultural technician and a community member in the Oshikoto Region over alleged corrupt practices dating back to 2017. According to the ACC, Muliehi Moscow Neo (41), a Senior Agricultural Technician at the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, Fisheries and Land Reform, and Panduleni Hamunime (47) of Okadiva Village, were arrested following an investigation into the Government Weeding Subsidy […]

  By: Ritta Lotto The Lüderitz Blue School has been shortlisted for the 2025 TES Awards for International Schools under the Curriculum Initiative of the Year category, recognising its innovative Marine and Maritime Studies (M&MS) Curriculum. The programme, taught from years 3 to 8, explores ecology, culture, history, art, and economics, fostering both scientific literacy and a deep connection to the ocean. “Our vision for Marine and Maritime Studies is […]