Several suspects arrested in connection with student’s death

Several suspects arrested in connection with student’s death

Matheus Sheehama, a 24-year-old student reported missing in Walvis Bay, was found dead at Independence Beach on 6 August 2024. According to the Namibia Press Agency, the body was discovered by passers-by behind the Navy Base. Sheehama had been missing since 27 July after attending a party where he was allegedly assaulted by a group of men following a dispute involving his girlfriend’s brother. Suspects have been arrested and denied […]

August 7, 2024 28

Lifestyle

Nghipondoka calls for revival of reading culture

By: Adolf Kaure, via News on One The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, says there is an urgent need to revive the reading culture in the country. Nghipondoka said this during Logos Hope's official launch on Friday at Walvis Bay. Logos Hope is the world's biggest floating book fair, with over 5000 books. The ship was last in Namibia in 2016.Nghipondoka […]

July 9, 2024 17

Business / Economics

Botswana’s Masisi proposes energy partnership with Namibia

Speaking at the official opening of the annual Swakopmund International Trade Expo, which is organised by the Namibia Chamber of Commerce and Industry, Botswana’s President Mokgweetsi Masisi announced that Namibia and Botswana will collaborate in the energy sector by setting up a fuel storage facility at Walvis Bay.

July 4, 2024 34

Namibia

In a legal twist, Dippenaar defense wants delay in sentencing

The pre-sentencing involving Jandre Dippenaar which was supposed to be heard in court today has been postponed to the 20th until the 22nd of August 2024. The decision comes as magistrate Gaynor Poulton ruled that the accused apply for representation of his choice after his initial legal senior council (lawyer) Louis Botes died during the trial, for Dippenaar to undergo a psychological evaluation and to have witnesses present. Additionally, bail was […]

June 25, 2024 34

Environment

Maritime rangers discover whale carcass north of Swakopmund

Captain Sean Naude, Head of the Namibian Maritime Rangers, lifeguard, and marine life rescue services has confirmed the discovery of a whale carcass floating 30 kilometers north of Swakopmund by Wlotkasbaken on Monday. The whale carcass, believed to have been hit by a ship, was found during the team's search efforts for a missing pastor who disappeared nine days ago. The discovery, according to Naude was immediately reported to the […]

June 17, 2024 111

Local

The Nedbank Kapana Cook – Off kicks off in Ongwediva this weekend.

Nedbank Namibia is thrilled to announce that the first preliminary round of the 2024 Nedbank Kapana Cook-Off Competition will take place at the Spar Super Market in Ongwediva on Saturday, June 15. The competition which launched in Windhoek in May, is dedicated to celebrating Namibia's rich culinary heritage and foster business opportunities within the small and medium segment of the market. “We are incredibly excited to host […]

June 14, 2024 17

Namibia

Walvis Bay joins youth climate action fund

Walvis Bay will join 38 other local authorities in partnering with the US-based Johns Hopkins University's new Youth Climate Action Fund. The city will receive close to N$1 million to support youth-led climate action initiatives. Mayor Trevino Forbes says the funding will advance community goals, such as meeting de-carbonisation commitments and reducing consumption-based emissions.

May 13, 2024 89

Business / Economics

Namibia bets on Africa’s green hydrogen with US$267M export harbour

By Seth Onyango, bird story agency Namibia is gearing up its logistics infrastructure to handle future shipments of green hydrogen, with a planned US$267 million hydrogen harbour at the port of Walvis Bay, according to the country's port authority, Namport. Port of Antwerp Bruges will build the facility over the next three years, billed as a hub for shipping hydrogen and its byproducts to energy-hungry markets in […]

May 6, 2024 26

Namibia

MVA Fund offers support and medical care after fatal Kuiseb road accident

The Motor Vehicle Accident Fund has extended its condolences to the families affected by the tragic crash that occurred on the Kuiseb river road between Walvis Bay and the Kuiseb Pass on Wednesday resulting in the death of 2 people and injuries to many more. In a statement, the Fund says the injured will receive the appropriate medical care and attention they need. The MVA Fund further says they are […]

April 25, 2024 46