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Two arrested in Keetmanshoop regarding counterfeit money

By: Josia Shigwedha A 17-year-old female learner and a 19-year-old male were arrested in Keetmanshoop after being found in possession of counterfeit currency totaling more than N$72 000. According to the police, the case came to light when the teenage learner from J.A. van Niekerk Secondary School attempted to purchase chips during the school’s entrepreneurship day using counterfeit notes amounting to N$400. Fellow learners quickly noticed that one of the […]

28 September, 2025

Namibia

ECN trains 210 officials for Outapi By-Election

By: Staff Reporter The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has recruited and trained 210 polling officials in preparation of the Outapi Constituency by-election. ECN spokesperson Mulauli Siluka confirmed this on Tuesday. "These officials will be deployed at 40 fixed and four mobile polling stations. The training took place in Outapi from 21 to 25th September. This by-election is set for 29 September this year, in accordance with law, after the […]

23 September, 2025

Namibia

PDM releases list of regional councillor candidates

By: Staff Reporter The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has announced the candidates who will represent the party at the upcoming regional election set for November. This was announced in a press statement signed by the party secretary general Manuel Ngaringombe on Thursday. “We further wish to inform the media and the public that there are constituencies where the democratic process is still underway,” he said. Ngaringombe said the names of […]

20 September, 2025

Namibia

Psychiatrist calls for prioritisation of mental health infrastructure

By: Selma Taapopi A senior psychiatrist at the Windhoek Mental Health Centre, Dr Hileni Ndjaba, has stressed the urgent need to strengthen Namibia’s mental health infrastructure. She identified the shortage of facilities as a major barrier to accessing psychiatric care, calling for mental health services and infrastructure to be treated as a national priority in the fight against suicide. Dr Ndjaba pointed out the lack of social and family support […]

20 September, 2025

Namibia

One arrest made in ongoing corruption probe involving Roads Authority

By: Hertha Ekandjo The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed the arrest of a private individual in connection with an ongoing investigation into alleged corrupt practices involving a staff member of the Roads Authority (RA) and a supplier. The suspect was apprehended on Tuesday and is expected to appear in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court today, Wednesday, 7 May 2025. The ACC noted that the arrest marks a significant development in the […]

7 May, 2025

Namibia

Minister of gender proposes holistic SME support to ensure youth business sustainability

By: Hertha Ekandjo Minister of Gender and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema-Gaomas, has proposed a comprehensive approach to supporting youth-led small and medium enterprises (SMEs) in Namibia, emphasising that not only financial assistance is needed but also mentorship, incubation, and access to markets. Speaking during the first session of the 8th Parliament on Wednesday, Kantema-Gaomas expressed her support behind Vote 9, particularly highlighting Programmes 8 and 9. She praised the […]

1 May, 2025

Namibia

Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomes SADC Parliamentary Forum delegation to State House

By: Hertha Ekandjo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Wednesday received a courtesy visit from a high-level delegation of the Southern African Development Community Parliamentary Forum (SADC PF), led by its President, Tokely Justin, a Member of Parliament from Madagascar. During the meeting at State House, Nandi-Ndaitwah welcomed the delegation and highlighted the essential role of parliamentary leadership in shaping regional development and advancing the interests of SADC citizens. “The people […]

1 May, 2025

Namibia

Two killed by lightning in Zambezi Region

(Contributed Photo) By: Jackson Kunatela Two people died on Saturday after being struck by lightning in Zambezi Region. A Zambian man, identified as Musipili Katembo, died on the spot, while Katenda Ednar succumbed to her injuries at home after being discharged from the hospital. According to the police incident report, Katembo had brought water to three people sitting under a tree when it started to rain. After placing the water […]

28 April, 2025

Business / Economics

Nandi-Ndaitwah urges pensioners to be patient amid budget constraints

https://youtu.be/Af0vw4myfd0 By: Ludorf Iyambo President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on elderly Namibians to reduce their daily meals to just one, while the government figures out how to address the needs of the youth. Her figure of speech implies that senior citizens should be patient with the government regarding their pension increases. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks during a recent visit to a centre for flood victims in Etunda, where she […]

24 April, 2025