Kaviveterue Virere The community of Rehoboth’s Block E settlement awoke to shocking news of a murder-suicide on Sunday after Sofia Nero (50) was allegedly murdered by her ex-boyfriend, Christiaan Kooitjie (42). The tragedy did not end there, as Kooitjie’s body was later discovered. He is suspected of having died by suicide. According to a statement...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibia Artificial Intelligence (AI) Readiness Assessment report was launched on Monday. The aim is to bring together stakeholders to foster an ethical approach to adopting AI in support of its national developmental agenda. The project is a collaboration between the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, the United Nations...
The Employment Equity Commission (EEC) has summoned 13 employers to appear before a review panel this week over non-compliance with the Affirmative Action (Employment) Act. A media statement issued by the Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations said that the hearings, scheduled for Wednesday and Thursday in Windhoek, will be open to the public as...
Auleria Wakudumo The construction progress at the Khorixas Vocational Training Centre (VTC) hostel is advancing smoothly. Housing for vocational students has been a challenge in the country. The facilities are expected to improve accommodation for future intakes at the centre. Since its establishment, the Khorixas VTC has been steadily improving its infrastructure to meet increasing...
Iuze Mukube Defence lawyer Sisa Namandje in the ongoing Namcor Oil-rot corruption bail hearing yesterday, said ACC investigating officer Oberty Inambao has made fatal concessions that have crumbled the State’s case to the ground. He made this remark during closing arguments for his clients, brothers Peter and Malakia Elindi. He, at first, pointed out that...
Rudolf Gaiseb Inspector General of the Namibian Police Joseph Shikongo has once again urged young social media users, especially young women, to refrain from sharing naked pictures of themselves online. Young women are more at risk, as this material can be used in extortion or cyberbullying, he indicated. He spoke at the launch of the...
Lylie Joel Uakutura Kambaekua Swapo deputy secretary general (DSG) Uahekua Herunga has emphasised the need for unity within the ruling party ahead of November’s elections. He stressed the importance of solidarity in the face of upcoming challenges. Herunga’s call to action comes on the back of last year’s elections, which resulted in the ruling party...
Eba Kandovazu Iuze Mukube The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has confirmed that although former Namcor MD, Immanuel Mulunga, did not receive money directly into their accounts from Enercon and Erongo Petroleum, his actions indicate that gratification was created. The same goes with Namcor’s former finance manager, Jennifer Hamukwaya. This was revealed by ACC lead investigator, Oberty...
Lahja Nashuuta The information ministry has initiated a process that will ultimately result in the appointment of the information commissioner and their deputy. The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has made a call through an advert to non-governmental organisations within Namibia’s media sector to nominate qualified individuals for appointment to the selection committee...
Hilma Nalupe The Brave Warriors World Cup campaign initiative is pulling out all the stops ahead of Namibia’s crucial 2026 FIFA World Cup qualifier against Malawi in Francistown, Botswana. Campaign chairperson Tim Ekandjo at a press conference yesterday announced that there will be a final send-off event, a football spectacle at Windhoek’s Independence Stadium on...