Namibia has, in a bold move, taken a stand against the ongoing Israeli war on Palestinians, and blocked a vessel carrying weapons destined for Israel from docking in Namibia. In a significant move, Justice minister Yvonne Dausab made the courageous call on Friday to the relevant authorities, including the Namibian Ports Authority, not to allow...
SWAKOPMUND – German-speaking Namibians living at the coast want Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to surround herself with capable and trustworthy individuals as she prepares to lead Namibia, should she be elected. Nandi-Ndaitwah spent the weekend at the coast, engaging Afrikaans and German-speaking communities, the youth and Swapo members, rallying support for her upcoming presidential...
SWAKOPMUND – Despite the government’s mitigating efforts, the Erongo region continues to face an urgent need for sustainable solutions to adapt and manage persistent droughts. Erongo governor Neville Andre, while addressing residents, regional and local authority councillors during his annual State of the Region Address, said the region has been severely impacted by drought, with...
Eveline de Klerk Victoria Immanuel SWAKOPMUND – Despite global challenges impacting travel, current trends indicate a promising recovery in tourism arrivals in Namibia. The country was hard-hit by the Covid-19 pandemic and subsequent lockdowns, and saw the collapse of several tourism-focused businesses and significant job losses. The country recorded an 87.4% overall increase of863 872 in...
WALVIS BAY – Seven people who were arrested last week in connection with the disappearance of Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) student Matheus Sheehama (24) have been charged with murder. The suspects are Sheehama’sgirlfriend Jessica Gaes (27), her brother Jimmy Gaeb (24), and Gaes’ ex-boyfriend Michael Awaseb (24). Others are Marvin Wapota (20),...
KARIBIB – In response to a dark chapter in Karibib’s history, the authorities acted swiftly to electrify the town’s Harambee location. Karibib mayor Davey van Wyk said the community has faced numerous challenges due to inadequate lighting and electricity in the area. “The tragic incident involving young Adrian Myne Oswyn has underscored the severe safety...
WALVIS BAY – Namibians are being encouraged to eat more fish. This is part of the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust’s (NFCPT) campaign as it marks the 12th National Fish Consumption Day (NFCD). This year’s NFCD will be hosted in Mariental, Hardap’s regional capital. It aims to enhance fish consumption awareness in regions less inclined...
WALVIS BAY – Matheus Sheehama’s mysterious death has sparked a conversation on how society can better deal with alcohol and drug abuse, as well as troubled children, to curb crime. Community activist Tangeni Mujoro is calling upon coastal residents to seek assistance sooner, especially those dealing with problematic children, and those caught up in alcohol...
USAKOS – The United Democratic Front wants to lobby for free education, a basic income grant for the unemployed, and improved decentralisation of services. The party over the weekend at a mini campaign held in Usakos stated that they want to be part of change in the country, mainly focussing on social democracy and land...
WALVIS BAY – Hopes of finding missing engineering student Matheus Sheehama (24) alive were shattered when his remains were discovered, washed ashore at Independence Beach on Tuesday afternoon. Sheehama went missing on 27 July after attending a braai with his girlfriend, who was arrested on Monday in connection with the ongoing case. Five suspects –...