Namibia

By: Josia Shigwedha  Police in the Omusati Region have opened an inquest following the discovery of suspected human skeletal remains at Onkaankaa village in the Otamanzi Constituency. According to police, the remains were discovered on Thursday at around 16h00 in nearby bushes. The skeletal remains consist of a skull, backbone, and several other bones believed to be of human origin. During a search of the surrounding area, a navy-blue denim […]

By: Maria Namupala  A suspected housebreaking incident turned fatal on Friday night after a group of villagers allegedly beat a man to death and severely injured another in a suspected act of mob justice near Othingo Village in the Oshana Region.  ​According to the latest police crime report, the incident occurred around 23h00, on the gravel road leading to the town's graveyard. Six suspects have been arrested in connection with […]

By:Maria Namupala  Swapo parliamentarian Willem Amutenya said the late James Unomasa Uerikua, left too soon for his family and  parliament. Amutenya said Uerikua also departed too soon for Swapo Party, and the  generation that looked forward to the depth and quality of debates he was destined to lead.  Uerikua lost his life on Friday in a car accident between Okakarara and Otjiwarongo. The accident also claimed the life of Uerikua's […]

By: Selma Taapopi President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Thursday appointed a minister in the presidency and seven deputies to several ministries. Nandi-Ndaitwah appointed Charles Mubita as minister in the presidency. Mubita was appointed last year as deputy minnister of Defence and Veterans Affairs before the current appointment. Moses //Khumub has been appointed as deputy minister in the Office of the Vice President. The appointments comes a year after the current administration […]

By: Terence Mukasa The 2026 ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has not only boosted Namibia’s global sporting profile but also delivered tangible financial returns to government, generating millions in tax revenue. According to a press release issued by Cricket Namibia on Wednesday, hosting hosting of the ICC Under-19 Men’s Cricket World Cup has yielded an estimated N$7.2 million in government tax revenue, highlighting the fiscal benefits of staging international […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo A male pedestrian has died after being struck by a TransNamib train near Okahandja on Tuesday afternoon. According to the company, the incident occurred in a non-residential area when the pedestrian allegedly attempted to cross the railway line. TransNamib spokesperson, Alina Garises, said preliminary findings indicate that the train was travelling at 52 km/h, within the prescribed speed limit at the time of the accident. Authorities have […]

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Government Institutions Pension Fund (GIPF) has announced a 5% increase in monthly pension benefits, effective 01 April 2026, for all pensioners as well as qualifying spousal and child beneficiaries. In a statement issued on Monday, the fund said pensions that have been in payment or deferment for less than one year as of 31 March 2025 will receive the increase on a pro-rata basis. GIPF Chief […]