OMUTHIYA – Tsumeb town in the Oshikoto region is amongst the top 10 towns in the country with the highest urban populations, according to the 2023 Namibia Population and Housing Census. The town, which ranked last on the list of 10, had a population of 34 960 residents in 2023. The other towns and city...
Kaviveterue Virere Deputy Minister of Industries, Mines and Energy, Gaudentia Kröhne said government is committed to establishing chances that support social inclusion, poverty alleviation, and economic development, particularly in areas where women bear most of the burden. Speaking during the 8th Rural Women Parliament this week, she emphasised that women, particularly in rural areas, are...
Hilma Nalupe Namibia’s very own Shani Friede has made waves on the South African equestrian scene after clinching victory in the 1.20 Derby in Shongweni, KwaZulu-Natal, last weekend with her horse Callaho Lucien. The 19-year-old rider, who is currently taking a gap year to focus fully on horse riding, has been based in outer Durban...
Rudolf Gaiseb Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) parliamentarian Lilian Lutuhezi said parents sending children to the streets to beg for food and money are exposing them to kidnapping, sexual exploitation and human trafficking. Speaking during a parliamentary session on Tuesday, she said times have changed as danger looms on the streets. She advised that parents...
Hilma Nalupe The Omaruru Motocross (MX) track roared to life this past weekend as it hosted the seventh leg of the Namibian Motocross Nationals, delivering a weekend of unforgettable racing and heartfelt moments. Before the first gate dropped, the motocross family united in an emotional show of solidarity for Leon van Wyk, a fellow MX...
Taimi Haihambo ONGWEDIVA – Ovanafikola vokoiputudilo aishe ya-IUM moshilongo, ova tameka oshivike shavo shomauliko opaipindi opamufyuululwakalo Omaandaxa. Nonande omauliko opaindi haa ningwa keshe odula, ei ohai kala omhito yakula noihafifa kovanafikola, shaashi vahapu ava ve na ohokwe nohole yongeshefa opo hava monene omhito yokungeshefa oinima yavo. Hilaria Ileni oo umwe womwaaava ve na outala, okwa...
Auleria Wakudumo Omukainhu weedula 36 okwa tulwa moipandeko eshi vati a twa nokudipaa kaume kohonda yaye weedula dihe shivike shaashi vati e ya oku va talela po meumbo lavo. Oshiningwanima eshi osha ningilwa kofaalama yedina Aussenkehr moBloka ititano, Olomakaya lwopo21h00 lwaapo. Nakufya okwa tongololwa oye Elricho Hendrinks. Edi oda kolekwa komupopiliko wopolifi Deputy Commissioner Kauna...
Lahja Nashuuta Farm Rustig, located near Dordabis in the Khomas region, has emerged as a model of success under Namibia’s land resettlement programme, demonstrating the true benefits of the programme. Once a vast stretch of undeveloped land, Farm Rustig has now been turned into a productive operation, with visible infrastructure, healthy livestock, and motivated farmers....
Rudolf Gaiseb Minister of Justice and Labour Relations Wise Immanuel said trade unions must execute court proceedings on behalf of their members. This follows after infamous reports and an issue raised by the official opposition political party, Independent Patriots for Change, that workers’ unions representing security guards fail to open labour cases. “While I acknowledge...
Kaino Sheehama KAMANJAB – The Directorate of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture in the Kunene region hosted a Regional Cultural Festival in Kamanjab, themed ‘Torchbearers of our Heritage’. The festival brought together participants from all seven constituencies to showcase and celebrate the region’s rich cultural heritage, diversity and unity. The event, which was...