insert_link NamibiaNAMDIA CEO Dr. Amupolo Terminated After Disciplinary Hearing The Namib Desert Diamonds (Pty) Ltd Board has terminated CEO Dr. Alisa Amupolo, effective immediately, following an independent disciplinary hearing that found her guilty of two counts of gross negligence and one of gross insubordination, NAMDIA said in a statement late last week. The hearing, which began in November 2024, addressed operational decisions between April 2023 and July 2024 that led to business losses. Interim CEO Lelly Usiku will lead the […] today13 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaActivists Call for Urgent Delivery in Windhoek Settlements Social activist Shaun Gariseb says residents of Windhoek’s informal settlements are fed up with decades of unfulfilled promises from successive councils. He highlighted that areas like Tobias Hainyeko and Brendan Simbwame still lack basic services, including toilets, electricity, water, and police presence, despite a N$700 million budget for formalization. Activists plan to attend the upcoming community meeting to push authorities for real action. today13 October, 2025
NamibiaBusiness Expert Warns of Risks in Pension-Backed Home Loans. Business Expert Josef Sheehama has cautioned that pension-backed home loans, though a creative solution, may not solve affordability challenges and could endanger retirement savings if borrowers default. He suggested the government directly settle creditors while ensuring employees retain a portion of funds for financial security. today13 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaRemains of mother and child discovered in Kavango West By: Josia Shigwedha Police in the Kavango West Region have launched an investigation after human remains believed to be those of a woman and her one-year-old child were discovered at Gcaruhwa village in the Musese Constituency. According to the police, the discovery was made around 14h00 on Saturday, 11 October 2025, when a cattle herder came across the skeletal remains in a field. The family later identified the remains, based […] today12 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaFire destroys five shacks in Kuisebmond’s Tutaleni area By: Josia Shigwedha A fire that broke out early Friday morning in Kuisebmond’s Tutaleni area destroyed five shacks. According to the police, the incident occurred around 07h40 on Visarend Street when a fire started in one of the unoccupied shacks and quickly spread to four adjacent structures. Although all five shacks were destroyed, no fatalities or serious injuries were reported. However, one firefighter was taken to hospital for treatment after […] today12 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaLaptops and other valuables worth N$23 000 stolen from car at Otjiwarongo hotel By: Josia Shigwedha Police in Otjiwarongo are investigating a case of theft out of a motor vehicle after valuables worth over N$23 000 were stolen from a car parked at C’est Si Bon Hotel on Friday afternoon. According to the police, the incident occurred around 12h00 when the complainant’s vehicle was parked at the hotel’s parking lot. CCTV footage reportedly captured a white sedan parking next to the victim’s vehicle, […] today12 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaRehoboth man fatally injured during alleged robbery attempt 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 […] today12 October, 2025
NamibiaRehoboth man fatally injured during alleged robbery attempt 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 […] today12 October, 2025
insert_link NamibiaPresident mourns Savva 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 […] today12 October, 2025
