insert_link Namibia Gobabis court fire raises safety concerns The Magistrates and Judges Association of Namibia has voiced serious concerns regarding the safety and security of judicial officers after an alarming arson attack on the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court. This incident, which occurred on 1 October 2024, involved an unknown individual setting fire to the public prosecutor’s office. Fortunately, no injuries were reported, but the fire resulted in significant damage to the office, highlighting the vulnerability of judicial facilities. In […] todayOctober 3, 2024 18
insert_link Interview Transcripts INTERVIEW: Gobabis Community to Stage Mass Demonstration Against Municipal Injustices The Gobabis community is set to stage a mass protest, driven by longstanding grievances over social and economic injustices perpetuated by the local municipality. The protest, spearheaded by Veronia Mokaleng-Kuzeeko, a regional activist, will see community members gather to demand accountability and improved services from the Gobabis municipality. During a conversation, the activist outlined the issues prompting the demonstration. "The water infrastructure in Gobabis is severely compromised, with regular […] todayAugust 29, 2024 63
insert_link Namibia NamPol Investigates Nearly N$1 Million Internet Fraud in Gobabis The Namibian Police Force in Gobabis, Omaheke Region, is investigating a fraud and theft case after a man lost nearly N$1 million to internet fraud on Friday. The victim received a text message from an unknown number claiming he had purchased bitcoin. The suspect then called the victim, pretending to be a Bank Windhoek fraud official, and claimed the victim's account was under suspicion. During the call, the suspect convinced […] todayAugust 13, 2024 10
insert_link Oshiwambo Aaninga yomofaalama mboka ya dhipaga omugandji gwiilonga mo 2018 otaya tameke oku tamanekwa ongula Aanilonga yaali yomofalama taya pewa ombedhi okudhipaga omugandji gwawo gwiilonga mo 2018 oya holoka paufupi mompangu yopombanda ya Windhoek nena,opo etamaneko lyawo li tameke. Aafekelwa:35-Bernadus Afrikaner na Salatiel Unaeb, 47, oya holoka komeho gomutamaneki Naomi Shivute,ngoka eya tseyithile kutya oshipotha shawo otashi tameke ongula. Noya taalela iipotha 11 mwa kwatelwa edhipago,ekwatonkonga,omuyeka kwa homatiwa ,omulilo ,oku kala niilwitho shaali paveta,okuya uuyuki moshipala,noku dhenga paku mbandameka. Epangelo olyati alumentu yali oya dhipaga […] todayJuly 22, 2024 8
insert_link Local Gobabis and Rundu chess open tournaments conclude In separate chess tournaments held over the weekend on Saturday, 25 May, players participated in the Bank Windhoek 2024 Gobabis and Rundu Open Tournaments. The two events, facilitated by the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) and supported by Bank Windhoek, took place in Gobabis and Rundu. Seventy-one participants competed in chess battles to prove their skill and excellence. With a mix of experienced players and promising newcomers, […] todayMay 29, 2024 6
insert_link Namibia Landless People’s Movement Activist Leads Occupation of Farm Witsand in Omaheke Lesley Pienaar, an activist affiliated with the Landless People's Movement in Gobabis, spearheaded a land occupation at farm Witsand in the Omaheke region. This action has drawn attention to the ongoing issue of farmland occupation in the area. Pienaar criticizes the government for its failure to honor promises of resettlement and points out inconsistencies in its handling of land-related matters, including the occupation of land by Namibian expatriates returning from […] todayApril 8, 2024 15
insert_link Namibia Omaheke Region Hosts Ritja Career Fair for Secondary School Learners Secondary school learners from across the Omaheke Region are currently attending the Ritja Career Fair at the Legare Stadium in Gobabis. During Thursday's sessions, speakers highlighted the significant role of career fairs in guiding learners toward diverse career paths for both personal and national development. Patron of the Ritja Career Fair, Khomas Governor Laura McLeod-Katjirua, emphasized the importance of such gatherings in facilitating interactions between learners and institutions, with a […] todayMarch 15, 2024 24
insert_link Local The Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup: Holds a critical role in youth sports development. With less than three weeks to go before the 22nd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup which will be held in Gobabis from 29 March – 2 April, sportsmen and women who have taken part in the games previously say that the competition is a once-in-a-lifetime opportunity for young and upcoming athletes. Nedbank Namibia is returning as headline sponsor of the tournament. The youth sport competition […] todayMarch 14, 2024 8
insert_link Namibia Omaheke sends last tributes to Geingob Residents of the Omaheke Region on Thursday gathered at the Legare Stadium in Gobabis to say their last goodbyes to the late president Hage Geingob. Many speakers spoke of Geingob as a leader of note, a president who stood the test of time, and someone who fought for marginalised and underprivileged Namibians. Speakers further spoke of unity of purpose, inclusivity, progress and prosperity while referring to the departed president. Speaking […] todayFebruary 23, 2024 12
