Iuze Mukube A 45-year-old resident of the Hoachanas settlement in the Hardap region, yesterday pleaded not guilty to a string of serious criminal charges. Jonas Murao faces a total of nine charges, including three counts of housebreaking with intent to steal and theft, one count of housebreaking with intent to rape and rape, two counts...
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Chicago Bar ‘shooter’ in court
Iuze Mukube Gabes Shiimi, who was arrested on Sunday in connection with a fatal shooting at Chicago Bar and Restaurant in Windhoek, made his first court appearance yesterday in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court. The 30-year-old was charged with one count of murder and one count of discharging of a firearm. The State alleges that on...
Late drought subsidies an ‘incomplete form’ issue
Rudolf Gaiseb Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare said delays occur in the issuance of farmers’ drought relief subsidies when application forms submitted are incomplete. He said this happens frequently, while others are filled with incorrect information. “These are then returned to the respective offices for correction before being forwarded to the ministry’s head office in Windhoek...
Commonwealth prioritises economic growth
Linea Dishena The Commonwealth Secretariat’s Senior Director of Economic, Youth and Sustainable Development, Ruth Kattumuri, has urged member states to translate shared values into strategies for inclusive, sustainable economic growth through trade and investment, thereby harnessing their demographic dividend. Kattumuri made the call in her keynote address at the opening of the Commonwealth Senior Trade...
Israel, Iran trade blows as air war rages into fifth day
TEHRAN – Israel and Iran exchanged missile fire for a fifth consecutive day Tuesday, as US president Donald Trump abruptly left the G7 summit and warned Tehran residents to “immediately evacuate” amid rising fears of a wider conflict. The Israeli military said it targeted multiple missile and UAV sites in western Iran, including surface-to-surface missile...
Cholera mOpuwo: Efyo limwe, vatatu meembete
Auleria Wakudumo Okaana kamwe oka xulifa omanga ovanhu vatatu va tambulilwa meembete moshipangelo shaPuwo eshi va monika ve na omukifi woCholera. Ouministeli wouhaku owa holola kutya otau twikile okuninga omakonakono omoule moshiningwanima eshi. Omukulunhu mouministeli wouhaku, Penda Ithindi okwa koleka kutya ouministeli owa mona olopota yandja kombelewa youhaku kOpuwo tai holola kutya otava feekele...
Studentn: ǁKhaubas ǀhûdi ge sîsenosib !aroma hâ ore tamasa
Rudolf Gaiseb Nausab ǂhanuba ra dītsâ ai!gû ra sîsenosiba oresa hōbas ase ǂkhamkhoena !norasasib tsî ǁawosasib !âgu !nâ !gaeǂgāsa, soab ain ge ǀnî ǂkhamkhoena nēs xa sīhe tama hâ. Nē ǁgūtsâdi ǂhanub didi ge ǀgūǁae gere ǀauhe. Studentnn !Nans Namibiab dis (Sun) ge ǁîs tsîna ǂoa ge wekheb di Donertaxtsēs ai ǁîs tsâǀgauba gere ǁgâiǂui,...
Kunene farmers strategise to improve grazing, survive drought
Despite Namibia having recorded high rainfall, farmers in areas susceptible to prolonged dry spells, particularly in the Kunene region, are being prepared to implement water and grazing strategies in anticipation of drought. This season, Namibia received beneficial rain which led to increased dam levels, improved vegetation, bringing relief to farmers. However, in regions like Kunene,...
Winter care crucial for livestock
Auleria Wakudumo Farmers are advised to take proactive measures to safeguard the health and productivity of their livestock and crops during winter. Chief veterinarian of the Ohangwena region Dr Magano Kefas said this period coincides with the lambing and kidding season, making it a critical time for small stock farmers. “Farmers can ensure that their...
Farmers’ Kraal with Hanks Saisai (Guest columnist) – Beware of winter poultry diseases
The transition from the warm summer months to the cold winter months poses challenges for many poultry farmers in Namibia. Between May and September, farmers often encounter various health issues among their flocks. To reduce the risk of poultry deaths, farmers need to be aware that the change in weather conditions has a direct impact...









