OSHAKATI – The family of slain prosecutor Justine Shiweda during a peaceful demonstration in Ondangwa on Monday, handed over a petition objecting to the granting of bail to suspects in the matter. Six suspects have been arrested so far and are facing murder charges. They are all remanded in custody at Oluno, Grootfontein and Windhoek...
ALGIERS – Algeria launched a new call for international bids for hydrocarbon concessions on Sunday, with global energy markets under extreme stress from the war in the Middle East. Oil and gas prices have soared since the US-Israeli war on Iran broke out, driven up by the closure of the Strait of Hormuz, a major...
Kavivetrue Virere OPUWO – Otjimuhaka Primary School in the Epupa constituency is facing a severe water crisis after flooding along the Kunene River submerged its garden and washed away a water pumping cylinder, leaving the school without water supply. The situation follows an urgent flood warning issued by NamPower to residents and communities along the...
Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has dismissed claims that it plans to recruit 39 truck drivers from Zimbabwe. The ministry described the information as false, misleading and without any official basis. The response follows growing concern among members of the public, who took to social media platforms such as...
The acting secretary general of the Namibia Football Association, Mabos Vries, says he is satisfied with the manner in which the 2025/2026 Namibia Premier League season concluded, despite a campaign marked by logistical challenges. The season came to an end over the weekend with African Stars crowned champions for a remarkable fourth consecutive time. Their...
Auleria Wakudumo A renewed wave of international support is set to strengthen Namibia’s health system as the government of Japan, the United Nations (UN), and global partners unveiled major investments aimed at improving emergency preparedness, disease prevention, and access to quality healthcare. Speaking at the launch of the Japan Supplementary Budget-funded Joint Trilateral project in...
Joyce Kamwanga RUNDU – Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has cautioned graduates against the temptation of abandoning their communities but instead to use their qualifications to uplift their villages. Addressing 398 graduates at the University of Namibia (Unam) Rundu campus last week, the premier buttressed a message centred on “humility and the power of the beginning”. “The...
Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – A 37-year-old male inmate died on Monday after collapsing while in custody at the Rundu Police Station, prompting a police inquest. The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) Kavango East crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Bonifatius Kanyetu, confirmed the incident yesterday. He said the inmate allegedly began vomiting before collapsing and was rushed...
Auleria Wakudumo The Outapi Town Council has pushed back against claims that its recent trip to Windhoek was unauthorised. It says the visit formed part of planned strategic engagements and followed established procedures. This comes after a report alleging that Outapi mayor Victorina Neingo, CEO Ananias Nashilongo and management committee chairperson Gerson Dumeni travelled to...
Ultra-endurance cyclist Drikus Coetzee etched his name into the record books after winning the inaugural Race Across South Africa, a gruelling 2 000km event, in an impressive time of seven days, 12 hours and 3 minutes. The victory not only secured him top honours but also set the benchmark for what promises to become a...