insert_link Namibia Mariental Holds Memorial for Crash Victim Today, Mariental hosts a mass memorial service for those who lost their lives in the tragic head-on collision. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah is expected to attend, the Presidency confirms. Police Inspector-General Joseph Shikongo says investigations continue, as stated by Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security spokesperson Margaret Kalo. b today3 September, 2025
insert_link Namibia e-Visa System Launched to Ease Travel A streamlined e-Visa system has been introduced by the Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security Ministry to simplify visa applications. The online service lets travelers apply in advance, reducing congestion at entry points. Delphin Ilunga, who serves on the Tour and Safari Association Board and as vice-chairperson of the Federation of the Tourism Association, praised the move. today4 March, 2025
insert_link Namibia City Police tightens festive season safety measures The Windhoek City Police have intensified safety measures for the festive season, focusing on traffic law enforcement, including drinking and driving. City Police spokesperson, Superintendent Marcelline Kiddy Murapo urged residents to secure their homes, avoid leaving valuables in vehicles, and report suspicious activities. today16 December, 2024
insert_link Africa Growing Demand for Russia’s Smallpox and Mpox Vaccine Across Africa Several African and former Soviet nations have shown interest in purchasing Russia’s vaccine for smallpox and mpox, along with testing kits and antiviral treatments, Russia’s consumer and health watchdog revealed to Reuters. The vaccine, Orthopoxvac, was developed by the Vektor laboratory in Siberia and was officially registered by Russia's health ministry in 2022. According to a Reuters source, clinical trials have demonstrated the vaccine’s safety and effectiveness. today14 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Civil Aviation Authority Restricts Airspace for Elections The Civil Aviation Authority has announced restricted airspace within the Windhoek Flight Information Region to ensure safety during the upcoming Presidential and National Assembly elections. Effective from today and from November 26th to 28th, all gliding and drone operations, including remotely piloted aircraft systems, will be restricted for private, commercial, and recreational use. The NCAA urges all aviation operators to observe these restrictions to support security measures during this […] today13 November, 2024
insert_link Namibia Deputy Minister Witbooi Calls for Policy Frameworks on Migration Challenges Deputy Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Lucia Witbooi, emphasized the need for countries to develop policy frameworks to address the challenges posed by increased migration. Speaking at a two-day workshop on counter-terrorism and migration in Windhoek, she noted the complexities of managing migration, particularly in southern Africa, where modern-day borders pose additional challenges. today27 September, 2024
insert_link Namibia Home Affairs Mass Registration Effort Nears Completion with Over 90,000 Served The Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security ministry is concluding its annual mass registration outreach this month, having assisted more than 90,000 individuals with essential national documents. The initiative, covering all 121 constituencies from February 5 to July 31, aims to provide birth certificates, identity documents, and duplicates, alongside processing citizenship applications. Deputy Minister, Lucia Witbooi emphasized collaboration with constituency councillors to ensure effective outreach coordination and community awareness of […] today18 July, 2024
insert_link Africa Lake Victoria: why so many fishers are dying and what can be done about it By Ranaivo Rasolofoson, University of Toronto and Kathryn Fiorella, Cornell University Small-scale fishers on Lake Victoria (Africa’s largest freshwater lake, shared by Kenya, Tanzania and Uganda) are drowning. Safety issues such as storms, a lack of available life jackets, and a shortage of navigational equipment and rescue services are a major cause of this. Existing studies have found that climate change is projected to […] today26 June, 2024
insert_link Opinion Pieces MAN ENOUGH: Fatherhood as a Sacred Responsibility Every Man is Armed For Father’s Day is marked annually on the third Sunday of June in many countries across the world. It is a fitting occasion not only to celebrate the gift of our fathers (and husbands), but also to highlight some of the elements of the unique and sacred vocation of fatherhood. As men ourselves, we take this opportunity to celebrate fatherhood and to encourage our fellow men that we […] today21 June, 2024
