Namibia

By: Josia Shigwedha A 21-year-old man died in Rehoboth after an alleged robbery attempt turned violent near Dr. Olivier’s Vet Practice in Block B between Saturday night and early Sunday morning. According to the police, a 28-year-old man was walking home from Oudrew Man Bar/Splash Carwash at around 23h00 on Saturday when he was approached by three men who allegedly robbed him of his cellphone. During the scuffle, the victim […]

By: Josia Shigwedha President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has extended her condolences following the passing of prominent Walvis Bay businessman John Savva. Savva, who died on Saturday, was alsoan honorary consul for Cyprus and Greece. In a statement issued on Sunday, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed heartfelt sympathy to the Savva family, as well as to the Cypriot and Greek communities, describing Savva as a man of generosity and commitment. She said that Savva was […]

By: Staff Reporter Namib Mills will reduce the prices of its maize and mahangu product ranges by 16% effective 13 October. In a media statement, the company said the price adjustment is part of the company’s ongoing commitment to support consumers by ensuring that staple food products remain affordable and accessible across the country. The company said that, despite rising costs in certain areas of production due to inflation, improved […]

By: Staff Reporter Police arrested 211 suspects in connection with drug-related offenses during the month of September. Of those arrested, 202 were Namibians, while the rest included two Angolans, one Burundian, one Tanzanian, and five Zambians. The drugs seized during this period included cannabis, mandrax, cocaine powder, and crack cocaine. Namibian Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi urged the public to stand together against illicit drug use and to report such incidents […]