President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah on Saturday conveyed her condolences to the family of the late Moses Amweelo.In a statement issued to Nampa on Saturday, Nandi-Ndaitwah extended her sympathies to the family of the late Swapo member and former minister of works and transport. “I have learnt with sadness about the passing of comrade Moses Amweelo, former...
ABIDJAN – In Africa’s turbulent Sahel region, the Al-Qaeda-linked JNIM jihadist group is expanding its influence by repeated massacres, food distribution and signing pacts with local authorities to position itself as a key political player. The Group for the Support of Islam and Muslims (JNIM) has not ruled out governing states and has condemned bloody...
Auleria Wakudumo EENHANA – The Eenhana Town Council raised a total of N$438 500 during a fundraising gala dinner held over the weekend. The event was hosted in support of the upcoming 15th Eenhana Expo, held under the theme ‘Advancing Innovation and Diversification’. The fundraising gala brought together stakeholders from both the public and private...
Iuze Mukube A man accused of murdering the then domestic partner of his mother by stabbing him in the chest with a knife during a violent confrontation in 2021 was found guilty yesterday in the High Court. Kevin Matt his then stepfather, Deon Bobeje, at their residence on 27 February 2021 at Krõnlein in Keetmanshoop....
The movement of dried meat of cloven-hoofed animals (such as cattle, sheep, goats, pigs and certain wild animals) is now allowed into the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) free zone without a veterinary permit, provided that all portions of the meat are cooked and free of blood. This was announced by the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water...
A series of violent crimes, accidents and other incidents were reported across Namibia over the weekend. The Namibian Police Force in the weekend crime report said in Khorixas, four tourists were attacked at the Kipwe Camping Site early on Friday. The suspects, who are still at large, broke into the victims’ vehicle, stealing passports, wallets...
Uakutura KambaekuaOPUWO – According to the 2023 Namibia Population and Housing Census, the youth unemployment rate in Kunene region stands at 43.2%, reflecting a 10% decrease from 53% recorded in 2018.Despite this decline, the figure remains a cause for concern among residents of the region as itis higher than the national rate of youth not...
Menette Hiyavali Kavango East governor Hamunyera Hambyuka has called for a renewed approach to agriculture. He said Namibia cannot achieve food security without rethinking how it conducts agricultural development across regions. Speaking during his familiarisation visit to the Mashare Irrigation Development Agency (MIDA) recently, the governor stressed the urgent need to strengthen food systems and...
Monika Amunyela In a bold step to empower Africa’s youth through technology, the AFree App was officially launched on 28 June 2025 at the Namibian College of Open Learning centre in Katutura, Windhoek. The event, hosted by WolfTech Trading CC, attracted young Namibians, including students, creators and entrepreneurs eager to explore Africa’s latest innovation in...
Auleria Wakudumo Eendokotola da hanga po11 oda hovela okuliyamba moshipangelo shepangelo shaKatuturta moWindhoek onghela. Eendokotola otadi kala tadi liyambe okudja po17h00 fiyo opo 23h00. Okudja eshi Minista wouhaku nonghalonawa, Dr. Esperance Luvindao a ninga eindilo opo eendokotola dopaumwene di liyambe okukwafela ovanaudu moipangelo yepangelo, ouministeli owa holola kutya owa mona omwaalu muwa weendokotola da hala...