insert_link Local PRESS RELEASE : Yango reiterates its commitment to safety and wellbeing of partner drivers and passengers in Namibia FOR IMMEDIATE RELEASE WINDHOEK, NAMIBIA – September 22nd, 2025 – Yango Ride, part of global technology company Yango Group, is setting a new standard for safe and reliable transportation in Namibia. With services available in Windhoek and at the coast, Yango's commitment to safety is a fundamental pillar of its platform, focusing on both passenger and partner driver well-being. The company's multifaceted approach prioritises continuous innovation, strict driver verification, and […] today26 September, 2025
insert_link Crime Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa Seven Chinese nationals sentenced for trafficking and forced labour in South Africa (Photo: BBC Buthanani Thobela/Department of Labour) A South African court has sentenced seven Chinese nationals to 20 years in prison after convicting them of trafficking migrants from Malawi into South Africa and forcing them into labour. The court ruling comes as part of ongoing efforts to combat human trafficking and exploitation within the country. today11 September, 2025
insert_link Local Three years on: Paratus has used Equiano to shape SADC connectivity landscape Paratus Group Executive Chairman, Barney Harmse, assists with the landing of the Equiano cable in Swakopmund, Namibia, 2022 14 July 2025 - Three years after the Equiano subsea cable landed in Swakopmund, Namibia, in June 2022, pan-African telco and network services provider Paratus Group has leveraged its capacity to reshape the connectivity landscape across Southern Africa. As the landing partner for Equiano in Namibia, Paratus was uniquely positioned to drive […] today14 July, 2025
insert_link Local Catwalk for a Cause raises N$60,000 for local charities in a ‘Glamorous Night of Fashion and Giving’ Swakopmund, Namibia — Glamour met generosity as Catwalk for a Cause lit up the Swakopmund Hotel and Entertainment Centre on Saturday, 17 May 2025, for a powerful evening of fashion and fundraising. More than just a showcase of couture, the event united the fashion community, philanthropists, and changemakers in support of six impactful charities, raising an impressive N$60,000, with each organisation receiving N$10,000. This year’s event, organised by a passionate […] today8 July, 2025
insert_link Local Old Mutual hosts talk on how to invest in tough times From left to right: Hein Davids, Business Development Manager at M&G Investments, Tassius Chigariro, Old Mutual Namibia Group Chief Executive Officer, Izak Odendaal, Chief Investment Strategist at Old Mutual Wealth SouthAfrica, Otto Makemba, Managing Director of Old Mutual Namibia Personal Finance, Wikus Fourie, Old Mutual Namibia Wealth Chief Executive Officer and Isaack Veii, Head of Distribution and Retention at Old Mutual Namibia Corporate Segment. Old Mutual Wealth Namibia recently convened […] today12 June, 2025
insert_link Local B2Gold records a fatal road accident involving cyanide in Otjiwarongo Eric Mhunduru B2Gold Namibia has confirmed that a tragic and unfortunate road accident occurred earlier today involving a truck transporting cyanide to the B2Gold Otjikoto Mine. In a statement, B2Gold Namibia said the truck, owned and operated by an accredited cyanide transporter, Coleman Logistics, was involved in a head-on collision on the Otjiwarongo-Otavi Road, approximately 10km outside of Otjiwarongo. "Tragically, two individuals have lost their lives, and one driver sustained […] today17 April, 2025
insert_link Local Katutura East constituency residents frustrated over food parcel distribution Several residents of Windhoek's Katutura East constituency expressed frustration after allegedly being excluded from a food parcel donation event on Wednesday facilitated through the constituency office. Lena Ileka, a resident of Katutura East said the distribution process was unfair, claiming that priority was given to residents from other areas of the constituency. Ileka further alleged that some of those beneficiaries had already received food parcels from a previous distribution event […] today17 April, 2025
insert_link Crime No room for criminal activities in Oshana By Maria Namupala The Oshana Regional Commander, Commissioner Naftal Sakaria region said that there will be no room for criminals in the Oshana region. Sakaria said this while launching Operation New Era today in Oshakati. Operation New Era is aimed to combat crime during this Easter Weekend, and will go until Tuesday. Sakaria said criminals needs to be warned as there are no rooms for criminal activities in the region. […] today17 April, 2025
insert_link Local Oshikuku municipality allocates Shack Dweller Federation houses By: Petrus Amutenya Public Relation Officer of the Oshikuku municipality John Siloiso says the town council is committed to providing land for residential and other purposes. On the 18th of April 2024, the town council handed over 23 residential erven to members of the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia (SDFN) in Extension 9. As of 17 April 2025, 18 houses were under construction and almost completed. This is the third […] today17 April, 2025
