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Mentally challenged woman hacks grandmother to death

By: Maria Namupala Oshikoto Police on Sunday arrested a 39-woman-old woman for hacking her 89-year-old grandmother at Oshamba village in Oniipa constituency. According to the incident report issued by Oshikoto regional crime investigation coordinator, deputy commissioner, Titus Ekandjo, the victim, Julia Michael, reportedly lived alone. Ekandjo said the granddaughter who is believed to be mentally ill and resides in Ondangwa came to visit her grandmother on Saturday. He added that […]

today13 October, 2025

Namibia

Defence & security parliamentary committee to meet Police Inspector General

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Parliamentary Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security will pay a courtesy visit on Monday afternoon to the Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo. According to a statement issued by Parliament, the visit led by the chairperson James Uerikua, aims to strengthen cooperation and promote a shared understanding of parliamentary oversight within the safety and security sector. It will also provide the committee with an opportunity […]

today13 October, 2025

Namibia

Windhoek customer care centre cleaned after sewage dump

By: Josia Shigwedha The City of Windhoek customer care centre in Katutura was cleaned on Monday morning after residents from Katutura’s Nama 10, led by activist Shaun Gariseb, dumped buckets of sewage at the main entrance in protest. The group of people from eight households representing about 20 people collected sewage that had been overflowing from a nearby riverbed into their homes and deposited it at the entrance of the […]

today13 October, 2025

Namibia

Pope Leo XIV calls on Catholics to take part in World Missionary Sunday

By: Petrus Amutenya Pope Leo XIV has urged "every Catholic parish in the world to take part in World Mission Sunday," to be held on 19 October, under the theme "Missionaries of Hope Among the Peoples." The Pope recalled the assistance he received as a missionary priest and bishop in Peru, noting that the whole church prayed in unison for missionaries and the fruitfulness of their apostolic labors. He emphasised […]

today13 October, 2025

Health / Medical

Onandjokwe Endoscopic Unit Renamed in Honour of Professor Fillemon Amaambo

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Esperance Luvindao, on Friday officiated the unveiling ceremony renaming the Onandjokwe Endoscopic Unit after Professor Fillemon Amaambo, reports Maria Namupala. In her remarks, Dr. Luvindao emphasized the importance of celebrating and honouring individuals for their contributions while they are still alive, describing the gesture as a token of appreciation for Professor Amaambo’s decades-long dedication to advancing healthcare. “We often value and honour […]

today13 October, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Business Expert Josef Sheehama Backs Pension Access to Ease Government worker Debt

Business expert Josef Sheehama has highlighted the urgent need for government employees to access their pension funds to settle mounting debt, citing the pressures of the current economic climate and rising financial distress among public servants. Speaking in an interview, Sheehama noted that excessive debt has been linked to mental health challenges and, in some cases, even suicides. Sheehama expressed support for government initiatives such as the pension-backed home loan scheme, […]

today13 October, 2025