Namibia

By: Josia Shigwedha Namibian Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, has urged residents and visitors to prioritise safety and responsibility during the Independence Day celebrations and upcoming holidays. Shikongo said the 36th Independence Day on Saturday will be followed by the Easter holidays from 03 to 06 April, as well as other public holidays leading into the school holidays in May. He noted that while festive periods are marked by celebrations […]

By: Josia Shigwedha Namibia Breweries Limited (NBL) has donated 420 cases of Windhoek Lager, including a non-alcoholic variant, to support Namibia’s 36th Independence Day celebrations at diplomatic missions abroad. The beverages will be used at official Independence Day celebrations abroad The donation was received by International Relations and Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi. She thanked NBL for supporting national initiatives and promoting Namibia globally. Ashipala-Musavyi said the celebrations also serve to […]

By: Ritta Lotto The education ministry has issued a media release clarifying that schools across the country will open as usual on Friday. This follows the Teachers’ Union of Namibia’s announcement of a planned Economic National Action Day on Friday, which sparked inquiries if the day is a public holiday. The ministry says the day does not coincide with any official long weekend, and no directive has been given to […]

By: Ritta Lotto The Capricorn Foundation, in partnership with Unmatched Potential – Business Box Namibia, has launched the Vocational Graduate Entrepreneurship Programme in Swakopmund on Thursday. The initiative equips the country’s technical and vocational education and training graduates with entrepreneurial skills, mentorship, and practical business experience. Head of the Capricorn Foundation, Veripura Muukua, said: “Vocational graduates are at the heart of Namibia’s development story. With the Be Your Own Boss […]

By: Staff Reporter A 72-year-old senior citizen from Mazana Village in the Kavango East Region died weeks after she was allegedly attacked by her grandson with a hoe. The deceased, identified as Sofia Kasekere Mbwetetelori, was reportedly assaulted on 21 February this week, at around 21h00 at her home. According to Kavango East Police Crime Investigation Coordinator Deputy Commissioner, Bonifatius Kanyetu, the suspect, Hausiku Nicodemus (26), allegedly hacked his grandmother, […]

By: Josia Shigwedha A one-month-old baby was found abandoned on Wednesday afternoon at the intersection of Sean McBride and Tennis streets in Windhoek’s Olympia after robbers made off with a vehicle. After fleeing with the car, the robbers realised there was an infant inside and abandoned the baby at the intersection. According to a source, a married couple were parked and eating in Olympia when they were ambushed by two […]

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 […]

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 […]