insert_link Interview TranscriptsInterview: Governor Iipinge Hails ‘Operation Lucia’ as Crime-Fighting Effort Gains Ground in Oshana Oshana Regional Governor Hofni Iipinge has welcomed the launch of Operation Lucia, a community-focused anti-crime campaign initiated by the region’s security cluster under Police Commissioner Naftal Sakaria, and officially inaugurated by the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security, Hon. Lucia Iipumbu. The operation kicked off recently with a parade and official opening ceremony held at the Oshana Police Headquarters in Oshakati. From there, the security team proceeded through […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsBank Of Namibia Defends N$1 Coin Design Amid ‘Outere Dollar’ Talk The Bank of Namibia has addressed public concerns over the new N$1 coin, explaining that its design—showing two hands exchanging coins—was created to honour the country’s retail sector and highlight values like dignified trade, resilience, and economic inclusion. The Bank’s spokesperson, Kazembire Zemburuka, clarified that the nickname “Outere Dollar” (Khoekhoegowab for “give me”) was never part of the official intent. today4 August, 2025
insert_link Business / EconomicsAugust Fuel Prices Remain Unchanged, Ministry Confirms Fuel prices will stay unchanged throughout August, according to Anna Salkeus of the Ministry of Mines, Industry and Energy. While petrol saw a minor over-recovery and diesel a notable under-recovery, the National Energy Fund will offset the losses. This stability is attributed to a stronger Namibian dollar and reduced shipping costs. today4 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaRehoboth Road Named After Late President Geingob A new road named Dr Hage G. Geingob Drive was unveiled in Rehoboth on what would have been the late president’s 84th birthday. Yesterday, Former First Lady Monica Geingos, former President Nangolo Mbumba, and national leaders gathered to honour his legacy, with heartfelt tributes describing him as a man who “tried his best and died trying.” The Hage G. Geingob Presidential Centre also donated food parcels to the elderly and […] today4 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaTwo Namibian Police oficers perish in separate car accidents By: Staff Reporter Two Namibian police officers died in separate car accidents on Friday and Saturday in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions. On Saturday morning, 35-year-old Sergeant Walenga Immanuel Kauluma Tukwatha died upon arrival at Oshakati State Hospital after being involved in a car accident at Omaalala along the Ongwediva-Ondangwa road. Tukwatha served as a unit commander at the Ondangwa Aviation Unit. According to the police's weekend crime report, the […] today3 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaStudent nurse arrested for baby’s attempted murder By: Josia Shigwedha A 26-year-old student nurse is under police guard at Oshakati Intermediate Hospital after she allegedly threw her newborn baby in a pit latrine in Engela village, Ohangwena Region. The incident happened around 03h00 on Friday. According to the police, a family member heard a baby crying from the latrine pit and immediately alerted authorities. Police officers responded swiftly and managed to rescue the baby girl, who was […] today3 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaShikongo warns against misuse of police vehicles By: Staff Reporter Namibian Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo, has cautioned officers against treating official vehicles as personal property. Speaking during a public meeting in Rundu on Friday in Kavango East, Shikongo said vehicles must be used strictly for official duties and in service of the public. “If a vehicle is allocated to a police officer, it should not be parked at their home. Instead, it must be stationed at […] today2 August, 2025
insert_link Namibia30-year-old woman arrested with N$161 000 stolen clothes By: Ludorf Iyambo The Namibian Police on Thursday arrested a 30-year-old woman caught with Mr Price clothing items worth N$161 000, which she was trading at the Okuryangava's stop and shop open market. Nampol head of community policing in the Khomas Region, chief inspector Katrina Naukushu, told NewsOnOne that Mr Price managers alerted them after spotting their branded clothing being sold as second-hand items. She said a sting operation was […] today1 August, 2025
insert_link NamibiaDrilling operations began at Volans-1X exploration, lock PEL 8 By: Hertha Ekandjo The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia, NAMCOR, alongside its joint venture partners Rhino Resources (Operator), Azule Energy, and Korres Investments, has commenced with drilling operations on Volans-1X exploration well, located offshore Namibia within Block PEL 85 of the Orange Basin. According to a statement issued by NAMCOR, Drilling is being carried out by the semi-submersible Deepsea Mira, operated by Northern Ocean, in water depths of approximately 1,200 […] today1 August, 2025
