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Swakopmund building cannot carry itself, says developer defending refurbishment plan

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 […]

19 March, 2026

Namibia

Mass food poisoning scare hits Rundu Secondary School hostel

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 […]

17 March, 2026

Namibia

Toddler dies in Omusati after playtime turns fatal

By: Maria Namupala The Omusati police are investigating an incident in which a 22-month-old boy lost his life at Okathitukambanda village on Monday evening. According to Omusati police regional commander, Commissioner Ismael Basson, the victim, Megameno Amweenye died after his two-year-old twin cousins allegedly placed sand in his mouth, nose, and eyes while they were playing under minimal supervision. The incident happened around 19h40 at their uncle's house. It is […]

17 March, 2026

Namibia

Sanlam Allianz donates prescription glasses and stationery to learners

By: Abigail Basson A total of 250 learners in Otjozondjupa Region received prescription glasses from Sanlam Allianz Sanlam Allianz, through its Vision for Change project. The glasses worth N$380 000 were donated to 15 schools in the region. The company also donated 150 boxes of stationery including mathematical sets, writing books, and other learning materials to 17 schools countrywide. The handover ceremony took place on Wednesday in Windhoek. Education deputy minister, Dino Ballotti says that having the correct learning materials can build confidence in the […]

12 March, 2026

Namibia

Preparation for Ondangwa 13th annual trade fair underway

By: Maria Namupala The Ondangwa Town Council has announced that the Ondangwa Trade & Industrial Exhibition (OTIE) 2026, is scheduled to take place from 24 April to 02 May 2026. This was confirmed by the town's Public Relations Officer Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha on Tuesday. Shitalangaho-Mutikisha stated that this year, the exhibition runs under a powerful theme “Connecting Local Trade to the World". "For over a decade, OTIE has been the beating […]

11 March, 2026

Namibia

Namibia marks Independence Day across all regions with coordinated celebrations

State House, Windhoek Windhoek, Namibia, 4 March 2026 – For the first time, Namibia will celebrate its Independence Day across all 14 regions, rather than a single host town. Announcing on behalf of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, Information Minister Emma Theofelus said 21 March remains a defining moment of hope for the nation. This year’s theme is “Beyond 35 For a Prosperous Future,” marking 36 years of independence. With the nationwide […]

4 March, 2026

Namibia

Namibian chef qualifies for Global Chefs Challenge

By: Zeanette Jacobs Namibian chef, Elizabeth Isai, has made it to the Worldchefs Global Chefs Challenge taking place from the 16th to the 19th of May this year, in Newport, Whales, after winning gold at the African/Middle east semifinals. A press release issued by the Namibia Chefs Association on Monday states that Isai completed her chef certification through the Namibian University of Science and Technology (Nust) in 2020, before taking […]

3 March, 2026

Namibia

Two dead after Rovos Rail train derails near Naute

By: Josia Shigwedha Two people have died following a train derailment involving a Rovos Rail service near Naute, about 100 kilometres from Keetmanshoop, in the early hours of Sunday morning. TransNamib confirmed in a press release the tragic rail accident occurred at approximately 05:00. Chief Executive Officer, Desmond Van Jaarsveld, said the emergency response plan was activated immediately, and response teams were dispatched to the scene without delay. He said […]

1 March, 2026

Africa

Press release: Yango Group’s AI Routing Technology Saved Users 5 Million Hours in 2025 Close to 45,000 hours of total annual time saved by Namibians

Windhoek, Namibia, 18.02.2026 – Yango Group, the global tech company digitalising urban services, today announced that its advanced AI-powered routing technologies saved urban commuters more than 5 million hours in 2025 across 20+ cities of its presence — the equivalent of 600 years of human time returned to communities. The findings, based on an analysis of millions of Yango Ride trips in 2025, prove that intelligent routing delivers tangible quality-of-life […]

24 February, 2026