insert_link Namibia We are the small axe ready to chop a big tree – Amupanda By Ludorf Iyambo AR leader Job Amupanda says they are in parliament to ensure that the dismemberment of the Africans from their history, memory, knowledge and subjectivities ends. Addressing the house on Tuesday, April 8, 2025, Amupanda said they come to repudiate the coloniality of power, coloniality of knowledge and coloniality of being. “We desire a free Parliament and not a colonial parliament—a Namibian parliament, and not a Parliament in […] today9 April, 2025
insert_link Local Windhoek to spend N$15m on road repairs By: Ketemba Tjipepa The City of Windhoek expects to spend more than N$15 million to fix the potholes caused by the recent heavy rains. Windhoek’s spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, says the total cost may increase as more damage is assessed. Amutenya said the funds will cover the immediate repairs, but additional resources may be needed if the situation worsens. "While this amount covers the initial scope of repair, it's also anticipated that […] today7 April, 2025
insert_link Local Councillor Ndjaleka addresses ‘tribal political war, between SWAPO and LPM’ in Kharas Region By: Junior Mutaleni In a media briefing held today at the Kalahari holding Hall Luderitz, in !Nami#nus Constituency Regional Councillor Suzan Ndjaleka addressed ongoing political tensions within the Kharas Regional Council. The briefing focused on allegations against Chairperson Josef Isaacks of LPM, who has been accused of misusing his authority and creating a challenging environment for fellow council members. Ndjaleka, who has been vocal about these issues, emphasized the […] today7 April, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical UNFPA’s message on World Health Day: We can and must end preventable maternal deaths By UNFPA Executive Director Dr. Natalia Kanem Globally, women’s health during pregnancy and childbirth is better than ever before. This is owing to medical advances, and because more women have control over their reproductive choices and can access respectful, high-quality maternal care. Since 2000, the world has seen a remarkable 40 per cent drop in global maternal mortality. For the first time, no country is estimated to have an ‘extremely […] today7 April, 2025
insert_link Health / Medical Nandi-Ndaitwah’s message on World Health Day: I pledge to prioritise long-term health The world celebrates the World Health Day on April 7, 2025. This year's theme is Healthy Beginnings, Hopeful Futures. In her message marking the occasion, President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says her administration reaffirms its commitment to raising awareness and intensifying efforts to end preventable maternal and newborn deaths. Below is the full speech: Furthermore, we pledge to prioritise women's long-term health and well-being and promote effective investments that enhance the health […] today6 April, 2025
insert_link Crime Aranos woman loses over N$840,000 to fraud By: Hertha Ekandjo A case of fraud is under police investigation following an incident that occurred on Friday, April 4, 2025, between 16h00 and 17h00 at Farm Wolftoon, near Aranos. According to police, a 48-year-old Namibian woman was contacted telephonically by a person who identified himself as an employee of Telecom Namibia. Accord to the police report, the suspect allegedly informed the complainant that her WIFI system needed to be […] today6 April, 2025
insert_link Crime Fatal crash claims one life near Oranjemund By: Hertha Ekandjo A case of culpable homicide, as well as reckless and/or negligent driving, is under investigation following a fatal accident on the MR118 road between Oranjemund and Rosh Pinah. The incident occurred on Saturday, 5 April 2025, at approximately 21h00, about 40 km from Oranjemund. It is alleged that the 35-year-old male driver of a white Chevrolet sedan lost control of the vehicle, causing it to overturn. According […] today6 April, 2025
insert_link Crime Two arrested for stock theft in Aranos By: Hertha Ekandjo Two Namibian men, aged 24 and 28, were arrested in connection with a case of stock theft valued at N$3000. The incident occurred on Friday, 4 April 2025, between 17h00 and 18h00 at Farm Mersa, Aranos. It is alleged that the suspects unlawfully entered a farm camp and slaughtered two sheep without the owner’s consent. According to the police, no recovery has been made thus far. Investigations […] today6 April, 2025
insert_link Crime Usakos teenager (18) arrested for the murder of six family members, including a 90-year-old Erongo police have arrested an 18-year-old in connection with the death of six family members in Usakos on Saturday, March 5, 2025. A police report says the teenager used an axe to murder the six before setting the house in the Hakhaseb location on fire. The deceased are Elisabeth Naruses (90), Fenny Naruses, an 18 Grade 11 learner at Usakos Junior Secondary School, Ibra Naruses (6), Raunisha Boer (6), Rachel […] today6 April, 2025
