Maryhtar Kambinda KATIMA MULILO – The Zambezi region recorded high coverage during the recent round of the nationwide polio vaccination campaign, with almost all targeted children successfully reached. More than 42 000 children have been vaccinated against polio, the health ministry said. In an interview with the information ministry, health ministry spokesperson Walters Kamaya stated...
Hilma Nakanduungile ONDOBE – Aakalimo yomoshitopolwahogololo shaNdobe moshitopolwa shaHangwena ye vulithe 152 oya pewa iilya yomahangu kombelewa yakamnsela gwaNdobe, oshiwike shika. Sho a popi pematulo lyiigandhi, kamsela gwoshikandjohogololo shoka, Helaria Ndjuluwa okwa ti, okwa koneke oshigwana tashi talele po unene ombelewa ye molwa ompumbwe yiikulya, onkene melongelokumwe naanangeshefa, ooyene yomikunda nosho wo okomitiye, opwa totwa...
Iuze Mukube The legal bout on the continued functionality of the Payroll Deductions Management System (PDMS) is on its way to the Supreme Court. This follows a notice of intention of leave to appeal to the Supreme Court by local microlender Entrepo Finance. Entrepo seeks leave to appeal the High Court’s dismissal of its application...
Iuze Mukube Riddick Melchior /Narib, the man convicted for killing his five-year-old stepson, during mitigation proceedings last week narrated events that unfolded on that fateful day. He cited personal struggles and a relationship breakdown with the boy’s mother as main reasons that pushed him into killing his stepson by hitting him with a brick multiple...
KATIMA MULILO – Bush Bucks and Shooting Stars each collected a maximum of six points over the weekend as the Namport Zambezi Regional Second Division League officially kicked off on Saturday. Bush Bucks, who lead the 12 clubs on the log by goal difference, proved that a change of venue would not diminish their hunger...
MUMBAI – Indian exporters yesterday hailed Donald Trump’s announcement of a US-India trade deal and a pledge to slash tariffs on the nation’s goods that brings an end to months of uncertainty, but analysts urged caution citing a lack of clarity. The US president said that the agreement came together after prime minister Narendra Modi...
OTJIWARONGO – More than 150 school principals, teachers and learners from across the Otjozondjupa region on Friday gathered at Otjiwarongo to launch their 2026 education academic year. During the regional conference, Otjozondjupa education director Gerhard Ndafenongo also presented the 2025 academic school results, coupled with a detailed analysis of the Grade 11 and Grade 12...
Heather Erdmann At just 24 years old, Ndapewa Gift Niilenge decided to ditch the wait-and-see approach often employed by many and instead take action, albeit with limited resources and opportunities at her disposal. She is part of a growing group of young Namibians turning to small-scale manufacturing as formal employment becomes increasingly uncertain. With Namibia’s...
Auleria Wakudumo A government funded youth training programme has yielded results: one of its beneficiaries is now an entrepreneur and employer, improving learning environments in schools across the Ohangwena region. Based at Ongha settlement, Immanuel Shangula (35) is the managing director of Pewa Omaano Trading CC, a business specialising in the manufacturing and repair of...
Auleria Wakudumo Lawmaker Inna Hengari has advised her colleagues to move beyond political affiliations and collectively serve the wishes and aspirations of all Namibians, irrespective of which party they support. Hengari made this call to her peers through a statement ahead of yesterday’s opening of Parliament. “I have also considered the shared responsibility of my...