NKURENKURU – An 81-year-old man allegedly committed suicide by hanging himself in his hut at Mutjokotjo village in the Kavango West region early on Monday. Namibian Police Force (NamPol) spokesperson in the region Raimbert Muronga said the deceased was identified as Michael Ekanga, and his next of kin are informed. Muronga said no suicide note...
Lylie Joel SILIKUNGA – Leaders in the Kavango West Region and the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) have called for community collaboration in addressing crime and accelerating development across the region. The leaders made the call while visiting Silikunga village in the Mpungu Constituency of the Kavango West region as part of a community outreach programme. ...
NKURENKURU – The Nkurenkuru Expo Hall is finally set to become fully functional – thanks to support from the Namibian Ports Authority. The hall is incomplete due to the initial contractor abandoning the project, Namport has pledged N$ 527 000 for the completion and renovation of the hall. The donation is to ensure the hall...
Moses Magadza VICTORIA FALLS – The SADC Parliamentary Forum has signed five Memoranda of Understanding (MoUs) with key regional and international organisations towards inclusive and strategic collaboration. The MoUs with Oxfam, Southern Africa Youth Forum (SAYoF), Zimbabwe Environmental Law Association (ZELA), the Electoral Commissions Forum of SADC countries (ECF-SADC) and the Centre for Trade Policy...
TEHRAN – Iran yesterday threatened to target United States military bases in the region if conflict breaks out, while president Donald Trump said he was “less confident” about reaching a nuclear deal. Iran and the United States have held five rounds of talks since April to thrash out a new nuclear deal to replace the...
BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) yesterday urged Israel to undo a move by a far-right minister that threatens to paralyse Palestinian financial institutions. Finance minister Bezalel Smotrich announced Tuesday that Israel had cancelled a waiver allowing its banks to work with Palestinian ones. “The EU is deeply concerned by the instruction by Israel’s finance...
Auleria Wakudumo Ouministeli womidingonoko, eefuka nomapashiono owa holola kutya otau ningi omakwatafano noikondo ya yooloka okutala moule omukalo wokuxulifa po elongifo loikwanailona oyo ihai dulu okulongululwa. Oikwanailona imwe oyo ihai longifwa oikando ya koya pushimwe ongaashi oumunino hava longifwa okunwa, eenguto neefoloko deenailona naikwao, oyi i li imwe oyo ouministeli wa hala i kale itai...
Pinehas Pinehas Playing dice with attachment to money conforms to gambling, and that normally leads to problems, Namibian Police Spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi has said. Hence, there are by-laws and regulations to curb the negative consequences. Shikwambi was responding to questions by this reporter, following concerns by parents and residents alike over criminal activities emanating from...
Namwenyo Mhata In a landmark engagement that signals a new era for youth inclusion in Namibia’s energy sector, the Namibia Youth Energy Forum (NYEF), under the capable leadership of its Advisory Board and Management Team, held a high-level meeting with the Office of the President at the invitation of Her Excellency Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, President of the...
David Adetona To encourage sustainable self-employment, the Khomas Regional Council’s Tobias Hainyeko Constituency Office recently handed over materials and equipment valued at N$277 000 to local business owners. The items received include upholstery, sewing, hair washing and welding machines; a chest freezer; a fridge; baking stoves; microwave ovens; cookware sets; an electric generator as well...