In an effort to support government initiatives, a local fumigation company has stepped in to assist Katjinakatji Combined School following a recent food poisoning incident that affected more than 100 learners. The incident involved learners from Katjinakatji Combined School in the Kavango West region and was allegedly linked to bread that may have gone bad...
The African Union Sports Council (AUSC) Region 5 Secretariat has concluded a high-level strategic mission to Luanda, Angola, to accelerate final preparations for the RASA 2026 – Region 5 Annual Sports Awards, scheduled for 23 May. The two-day mission brought together regional leadership and national stakeholders to strengthen coordination, align priorities and finalise operational frameworks...
Many small businesses in Namibia have great ideas and well-written business proposals but still struggle to secure loans from commercial banks or the Development Bank of Namibia. For many entrepreneurs, the challenge is not only having a business idea. Banks and financial institutions want to see whether the business can survive, grow and repay the...
Iuze Mukube Windhoek High Court Acting Judge Marilize du Plessis yesterday struck from the roll an application lodged by fraud and corruption accused Otneel Nandetonga Shuudifonya, which sought leave to appeal against the dismissal of his postponement application. The postponement application sought to have the Fishrot trial stayed for six months to allow Shuudifonya reasonable...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB) has launched the Fruit Value Chain Development Scheme to reduce the country’s heavy reliance on imported fruits by stimulating local production. Namibia currently imports more than 97% of its fruit. To address challenges such as poor genetics and limited technical knowledge, the initiative offers a 30% subsidy on...
With the winter months approaching, Namibians can expect weather patterns to shift toward drier, windier conditions, particularly in inland and coastal regions. According to Franco Feris, chief executive officer at Santam Namibia Limited, these seasonal changes can bring a range of weather-related risks that homeowners and motorists should not overlook. “While many people associate winter...
Namibia has lost one of its rising political leaders following the sudden death of Swapo Party Hardap Regional Coordinator, Joplin !Gontes, on Monday, a loss described by Vice President Lucia Witbooi as a “deep sense of national loss”. In a statement issued yesterday, Witbooi said the passing of !Gontes has left a major gap in...
Arsenal have reached the UEFA Champions League final for the first time in 20 years after edging Atlético Madrid 2-1 on aggregate in the semi-finals. Bukayo Saka’s decisive goal sent the Gunners through to only their second-ever Champions League final. The last time Arsenal reached this stage was in 2006, when they lost 2-1 to...
Auleria Wakudumo The weekend crime report was predominantly marked by a high incidence of murder, attempted murder, suicide, inquest, housebreaking and robbery, theft, drugs and rape. Murder At Omuthitugwonyama village in Okalongo, a man identified as Johannes Sheehama was allegedly murdered when he was struck on the head with bricks. Police reported that the suspect...
Auleria Wakudumo Cabinet decisions were issued at the first and second meetings held on 14 and 21 April 2026: Presentation of high-level findings and recommendations of the presidential task forces on economic recovery: Housing and land recovery Cabinet took note of the high-level findings and recommendations of the Presidential Task Forces on economic recovery, housing...