Josia

By: Staff Reporter A 72-year-old senior citizen from Mazana Village in the Kavango East Region died weeks after she was allegedly attacked by her grandson with a hoe. The deceased, identified as Sofia Kasekere Mbwetetelori, was reportedly assaulted on 21 February this week, at around 21h00 at her home. According to Kavango East Police Crime Investigation Coordinator Deputy Commissioner, Bonifatius Kanyetu, the suspect, Hausiku Nicodemus (26), allegedly hacked his grandmother, […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A one-month-old baby was found abandoned on Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Sean McBride and Tennis streets in Windhoek’s Olympia after robbers made off with a vehicle. After fleeing with the car, the robbers realised there was an infant inside and abandoned the baby at the intersection. According to a source, a married couple were parked and eating in Olympia when they were ambushed by two […]

By: Victoria Ashipala Property developer of the planned hotel at the old Swakopmund municipal building said the current foundation of the 120-year-old structure does not support the structure’s existing weight, therefore it requires an internal refurbishment.  The building’s owner Rakhat Darmesh explained that every building has a lifespan, and just like this 120-year-old heritage site, they want to give it a second life.  Darmesh said the plan includes preserving the exterior of the building while demolishing the rear section and doing internal refurbishment.  Darmesh’s sentiments come after the Namibia Heritage Council reportedly blocked plans to […]

By: Staff Reporter A total of 283 hostel learners at Rundu Secondary School are showing symptoms of suspected food poisoning after consuming bread and polony during dinner in the hostel hall Monday night in Kavango East Region. On Tuesday morning, 15 learners were rushed to the Rundu Intermediate Hospital after developing severe diarrhoea. According to hostel superintendent, Samuel Marungu, the situation unfolded when a large number of learners began complaining […]