Auleria Wakudumo The Namibian government and the European Union (EU) have officially launched the Etunda Feedlot, valued at approximately N$78.9 million. This key agricultural development, located at the Etunda Irrigation Scheme near Ruacana in the Omusati region, aims to boost productivity, increase market access and improve income for farmers in the Northern Communal Areas (NCAs). ...
Matheus David Former Covid-19 volunteers at the State mortuary have been pleading with the Ministry of Health and Social Services to consider them for full time employment. On Tuesday, they gathered at the ministry of health to receive feedback from Executive Director Penda Ithindi. Raymond Samuel, a former volunteer at Mutual Estate, stated that, that...
Iuze Mukube Following a decision by Prosecutor General Martha Imalwa, a murder case pertaining to 23-year-old former fitness trainer Tjizake Hoveka Murangi has been transferred to the High Court. Magistrate Olga Muharukua cemented the decision yesterday, ruling that Murangi’s trial will commence in the High Court on 15 October 2025. The case, which was previously...
Lahja Nashuuta The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has launched the final phase of the Supplementary Registration of Voters (SRV), which officially commenced today, 4 August 2025, as the country gears up for the Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections later this year. The 10-day registration exercise, which will conclude on 19 August 2025, is...
BEIJING – China and Russia began joint naval drills in the Sea of Japan yesterday as they seek to reinforce their partnership and counterbalance what they see as a US-led global order. Alongside economic and political ties, Moscow and Beijing have strengthened their military cooperation in recent years, and their relations have deepened since Russia...
Hesron Kapanga Mauritian rider Lucie Eva de Marigny Lagesse was crowned winner of stage two of the Tour de Windhoek on Friday after outclassing her opponents in the sprint finish at Teufelsschlucht. Stage two in the women’s elite race covered an 83-kilometre route on the A1 road between Windhoek and Okahandja, with the women’s peloton...
Hilma Nalupe The 2025 FNB Insurance Russel Bartlett Field Hockey Mini World Cup brought colour, competition and camaraderie to the Davin Astro at Windhoek High School on the 1 to 2 August. With dozens of energetic U/9, U/11 and U/13 teams donning international colours, the event delivered not only action-packed hockey but also a platform...
DUBAI – Saudi Arabia has executed eight people in a single day, state media said, amid a surge in the use of the death penalty in the Gulf monarchy particularly over drug-related convictions. The official Saudi Press Agency (SPA) reported that four Somalis and three Ethiopians were executed on Saturday in the southern region of...
Kaviveterue Virere The Ganja Users of Namibia (GUN) are calling for a rational and evidence-based discussion in the wake of recent protests in Okahandja, against the granting of bail for accused in a cannabis-related case. The Okahandja protesters, led by Johannes Gaseb, rallied against bail for individuals allegedly linked to a N$52 million cannabis plantation,...
Auleria Wakudumo Ombelewa yOmuprima oya lundululila ovakulunhuwiliki komauministeli oko vakala okudja eshi va ulikwa kOmupresidente eemwedi mbali daka pita. Ombaapila yadja kuhamushanga wokokabinete Emilia Mkusa oya holola kutya ombelewa yOmuprima oya pewa epitikilo okudja kokakomisi koPublic Service hano okakomisi oko haka ungaunga nomayakulo ovakwashiwana oku lundulula ovanailonga vepangelo. Mkusa okwa ti omalunduko aa otama ka...