Outjo is a small town in southern Kunene that was founded by colonel Theodor von Leutwein in 1897. The town was established to control indiscriminate hunting and smuggling of ammunition to Kaokoland and Owamboland.
Year: 2023
Opinion – Abolish job interviews for teachers
Job interviews or entry tests are used by employers to reduce the number of applicants who can be interviewed orally in less time.
Devastated mother begged police in vain…murder suspect missed last court appearance for domestic violence case
The mother of a murdered five-year-old boy from Walvis Bay has laid the blame squarely on the uncaring attitude and negligence of the police in the town.
Overcharging causes chaos for stranded northern travellers
The post-festive season rush from the north to Windhoek and the coast has left many bemoaning the lack of affordable transport and the tendency of bus drivers to overcharge during peak periods.
Rundu man survives croc attack
A resident of Rundu who was fishing before the New Year’s celebrations nearly died in the Kavango River.
11.5% decide for Moses //Garoëb…low voter turnout trend continues
Out of the 42 135 eligible voters, only 4 822 made it to the voting booth on Friday to decide the fate of the Moses //Garoëb constituency in the just-concluded by-election.
Public fall victim to criminals in job hunt
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) on Friday distanced itself from a scam involving monies paid by members of the public to secure employment in the ongoing recruitment process of 200 correctional services officers.
New plan caters for low-income patients
A young medical doctor who believes that people from all walks of life should have access to quality and affordable healthcare has introduced a loyalty care programme for unemployed and low-income earners.
Baby burns to death in Havana
A one-year-old baby has burned to death while the mother and two other siblings escaped with no injuries in a shack fire in the Havana informal settlement of Windhoek on Thursday night.
TVET ready to take in passionate youth
Technical and Vocational Education Training (TVET) institutions are ready to accept learners who are willing and able to venture into this sector as a preferred career choice.









