Linca Dishena Ombudsmanni, advokaat Basilius Dyakughab ge ge mî, Angolab ǀgôan hîa Namibiab !gangu !nâ !omkurusa xūna ra ǁamaxūman, kurin !naka hâ ǀgôan sîsen kaihes !âb !nâ ǁnātama hâsa. ǁÎb beros ge ǁîn ūhâ ǂâiǂhansens tsî ǂgans ai ôa!nâde ra dī. ǁNāpab ge ǂoa ge wekheb di Wunstaxtsēs ai Angolabgurisas, Ombudsman Florbela Rocha Araujos ǀkha...
Ndawedapo Shaanika As Namibia joins the rest of the world in observing World Bee Day on 20 May, let’s pause to appreciate a small but mighty heroine humming quietly across our landscapes, the African honeybee (Apis mellifera scutellata). These unsung champions play a vital role in maintaining our biodiversity, supporting agriculture, and securing our food...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Sandi Tjaronda, the chairperson of the organising committee of the 2025 Omaheke Crop Farmers Fair, said this year’s event exceeded expectations. The event was a resounding success in many respects. Omaheke region’s crop farmers from all seven constituencies gathered in Epukiro’s Ovinjuru village to showcase their various produce. The event was held from...
PARIS – The French government “at the highest level” covered up a scandal over the treatment of mineral water by food giant Nestle, including the iconic Perrier brand, a Senate investigation said yesterday. In recent years, the Swiss food and drinks’ conglomerate has been under pressure over its Perrier and other brands. European Union regulations...
BRUSSELS – The European Union (EU) yesterday sharply cut its eurozone economic growth forecast for 2025 due to global trade tensions sparked by United States’ (US) president Donald Trump’s sweeping tariffs. The European Commission said the 20-country single currency area’s economy should grow 0.9% in 2025 – down from a previous forecast of 1.3% –...
Mulisa Simiyasa OTJIWARONGO – A 65-year-old British tourist was arrested on Sunday after he allegedly instructed San children at the Grashoek Living Museum in the Tsumkwe West area to remove their clothes, and took photographs of them. The Namibian Police’s head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa region, senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha told Nampa yesterday...
An 18-year-old learner at Suiderlig High School is expected to appear in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court after he allegedly raped three minor girls last week at the southern town. Namibian Police crime investigations’ coordinator for the //Kharas region, Deputy Commissioner Nicodemus Mbango told Nampa on Sunday that the suspectallegedly had sexual intercourse with three girls...
OSHAKATI – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) is set to host its Police Basic Training Intake 1/2024-2025 graduation ceremony at the Oshakati Stadium this Friday. The event, which will see nearly 1 800 cadet constables join the force, will be officiated by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, NamPol spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi told Nampa yesterday. She...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The Namibian Defence Force (NDF) is saddened by the tragic loss of Colonel Sofia Kavelishimwe Nepunda Benjamin, who was one of the renowned logisticians in the force. Colonel (Col) Benjamin died on 27 April 2025 at her residence in Okahandja, and was buried on Sunday (11 May) at Engela graveyard in the Ohangwena...
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – Deputy education minister Dino Ballotti said the ministry will require about N$7 million to build 20 classrooms and remedy the problem of 814 learners taught from makeshift classrooms in Kavango West. Ballotti made the remarks at the regional briefing with the directorate of education management while on an official visit to...