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By: Selma Taapopi At the inauguration of the new training centre at Indongo Toyota, which is part of the Frans Indongo Group’s automotive division, Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare commended the company’s dedication to supporting the objectives of the Sixth National Development Plan. The NDP6 emphasises the importance of human capital development and technical skills training, as key drivers of industrialisation, innovation, and sustainable economic growth. According to Indongo Toyota Windhoek […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Two men, aged 31 and 32, were arrested in connection with a robbery involving a tourist at a guest house in Klein Windhoek on Friday evening. According to the Namibian Police, the tourist had just returned to the guest house from a fish market when a black Mazda Demio approached, and two men wearing masks jumped out. The suspects allegedly followed the tourist inside, attacked them with […]

By: Josia Shigwedha The Namibian Police have recorded five major drug-related arrests this week across the country, involving the possession and dealing of cannabis and cocaine. The total value of the confiscated drugs exceeds N$1.3 million, with several foreign nationals among those arrested. In Windhoek’s Dorado Park, a 39-year-old Tanzanian man was arrested early on Sunday, after police discovered 13,805 grams of cannabis skunk and 185 grams of cocaine powder, […]

By: Ketty Tjipepa Oshana Regional Council has set aside N$800,000 to build 10 houses for low-income earners under the Build-Together Programme at Eheke Settlement Area. The project aims to improve living conditions for residents and support government efforts to provide serviced land and decent housing for all Namibians. The council’s spokesperson, Nuusita Ashipala, said the council has already allocated residential plots and business plots at Eheke. “To date, the Council […]

By: Ketty Tjipepa Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has appointed Commissioner Johanna Ngondo as the first female commander of the Khomas police. Ngondo’s appointment is effective from 01 November. Similarly, Shikongo reassigned Commissioner Willem Steenkamp from his current position as Khomas regional commander to serve as an advisor in the office of the Inspector General. Steenkamp takes over the position previously held by Ngondo. In a press statement issued on […]

By: Ellen Shihepo The Eengoshi Biker Club's Ms Eengoshi 2025, Motjaritje Tjamuaha (26) is advocating for men's mental health through a seminar set to take place on Saturday the 25th of October in Windhoek under the theme "Unchain the Silence, Unlock the Hope". Tjamuaha said the initiative aims to create a safe space for men to discuss issues such as suicide, addiction, domestic violence, vulnerability and healing. "Due to the […]

By: Staff Reporter Police in Kavango West Region are looking for a man in connection with the deaths of his wife and son at Sipwi village. This is follows the discovery of remain of an adult woman, believed to be Anastasia Mbunze Hausiku (36), and her baby in the bush near Gcarhuwa village on 11 October. It is alleged that Hausiku and her baby left home in early August this […]

By: Ludorf Iyambo A group of about 200 Namibian Refugees repatriated in 1989 have threatened to sleep at the Swapo Headquarters until the party’s secretary General Sofia Shaningwa receives their petition. This comes after a group of senior citizens from different regions gathered at Swapo headquarters in Windhoek on Wednesday to hand over their petition. Prior to the protest, the group had written a letter to Shaningwa informing her of […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo Picture: Parliament Namibia and Algeria have reaffirmed their commitment to deepening bilateral cooperation during a high-level meeting held on the sidelines of the 151st Inter-Parliamentary Union (IPU) Assembly in Geneva on Wednesday. The speaker of the National Assembly, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, led the Namibian delegation in talks with the Speaker of the Council of the Nation of Algeria, focusing on strengthening parliamentary relations, promoting youth and women empowerment, […]