GENEVA – Israel’s expanded offensive in the Gaza Strip, aimed at conquering Gaza City and targeting the remaining Hamas strongholds in the besieged Palestinian territory, is “intolerable”, the Red Cross said yesterday. The Israeli military’s plan, which includes the call-up of roughly 60 000 reservists, has deepened fears that the campaign will worsen the already...
KEETMANSHOOP-Beneficiaries of old-age pensions and social grants can expect reforms that will address issues affecting them. These include protecting them from robberies on paydays and making grants more easily accessible through the digitalisation of payment systems. During a recent stakeholder engagement in Keetmanshoop, Albert Biwa, Deputy Director for the Department of Social Assistance within the...
The European Union has once again brought the magic of cinema to Namibia through the EU Film Festival, showcasing local and European talent. This year, three Namibian films will be showcased alongside nine European productions from countries like Denmark, Spain, Germany, France, Italy, Portugal, Austria, Finland and the EU delegation. Among the highlights is a...
KATIMA MULILO – United States (US) Embassy chargé d’affaires Brandon Hudspeth has reaffirmed the US’ longstanding support to Namibia through the President’s Emergency Plan for AIDS Relief (PEPFAR). Hudspeth, joined by Taimi Amaambo, deputy executive director at the Ministry of Health and Social Services, this week toured PEPFAR-supported facilities, including the Katima Mulilo ARV clinic,...
Hilma Nalupe The stage is set for one of the most exciting weekends on Namibia’s youth sporting calendar, as the Capricorn Schools Netball League finals take place this weekend at the Windhoek Gymnasium and United Netball Courts. Now in its ninth year, the league has grown into a nationwide platform for school netball, drawing more...
EENHANA -Ohangwena governor Kadiva Hamutumwa says the region has the potential to become one of Namibia’s leading cultural and liberation heritage destinations if marketed properly. She said the region’s population of more than 300 000 gives it a clear advantage in developing both tourism and hospitality while vigorously exploring cultural tourism. Hamutumwa was speaking to...
Eveline de Klerk Loide Jason SORIS SORIS – Residents of the Kunene region, especially those living on communal farms bordering the Erongo and Kunene regions, said they live in fear due to elephants thatfrequently invade their homesteads in search of water and grazing. The elephants have been destroying kraals, water tanks and gardens, while also...
Monika Amunyela From Zambezi region in Katima to numerous netball courts across Namibia, 48-year-old Vilho Uutoni, a teacher and netball umpire, has been making his mark in more ways than one. Born in Okathitu B in the Omusati region, he does not only spend his time in the classroom but also helps shape the future...
State Advocate Ed Marondedze on Wednesday argued that the additional documents requested by former attorney general and justice minister Sacky Shanghala and two of his Fishrot co-accused, James Hatuikulipi and Pius Mwatelulo, will not assist them in preparing for their defence. In fact, Marondedze said, it is prohibited for the accused to have such documents...
Iuze Mukube A Windhoek teacher, accused of allegedly raping a 13-year-old boy, told Magistrate Linus Samunzala yesterday that he was assaulted by members of the special fields force while in custody on Tuesday. Rohan Bezuidenhout (27) appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court yesterday for the continuation of his bail hearing. He said that during the...