GOBABIS – The Omaheke Regional Council (ORC), through the Epukiro constituency office, donated equipment and materials to all schools in this constituency on Thursday. The donated items worth N$257 000 were acquired as part of the ORC VAT refund programme, aimed at implementing projects identified by the respective constituencies. Epukiro Constituency councillor Pineal Packy Pakarae...
Auleria Wakudumo Omukulunhuwiliki mouministeli wehongo, oungoba, omaudano novanyasha Mbumba Haitengela okwa yandja elombwelo lomeendelelo keefikola dopaumwene moNamibia odo hadi yandje ekonakono lomufindalandu we likalekelwa wondodo onhi-12 opo ve lishangife naado da tambulwa ko kouministeli. Omukulunhuwiliki okwa ti ovahongwa keefikola dopaumwene ovo va shangifwa nolutu olo tali ifanwa oInternational Secondary Certificate (IEB-ISC) otava dulu va kale...
Sawi Hausiku KATJINAKATJI – At Katjinakatji Combined School in the Kavango West region, a small garden behind the classrooms is slowly becoming more than just a patch of cultivated land. The garden has become a practical learning space where learners are gaining firsthand agricultural experience while reinforcing what they learn in class. Agricultural science teacher...
Monika Amunyela Students from the University of Namibia (Unam) have revived the #LosDieChoef campaign to address the rising use of vapes among youth. Originally launched in May 2025 as part of the Access to Education campaign, it addresses growing concerns about vaping spreading from secondary to primary schools. Nanso spokesperson and Jessy Abraham, who is...
Bravery Kabula Several suspects were arrested across the country for possession of drugs over the weekend. Housebreakings At Ongwediva, suspects allegedly forced open a bedroom window using an unknown object and stole a cellphone and two laptops that were near a bed. No arrests have been made. In another incident at Olunkono, unknown suspects entered...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA – The Ondangwa Town Council set the bar high when it successfully raised a remarkable N$885 070 in cash and pledges during the 2026 Ondangwa Trade Fair gala dinner on Saturday. The aim of the gala dinner was to raise funds for the 13th edition of the Ondangwa Trade and Industrial Exhibition...
Dalene Kooper Drug-related arrests topped the weekend crime report issued by the Namibian police on Sunday. The report recorded several drug-related arrests across various towns of the country. The weekend crime report, several suspects were arrested for possession and dealing in drugs, including parcels of cannabis and mandrax tablets, during search operations conducted by the...
Iuze Mukube Four individuals accused of fraud and corruption over irregularities in the awarding of N$18.5 million in tenders at the Namibia Development Corporation (NDC) have been given a date for tendering their pleas. Charity Mujohn-Kaali, Precious Mbuywana Kamwi, Mavis Namakondo Sabuta and Songiso Chrispin Kamwi are facing charges of fraud, money laundering, using and...
Joseph Kaula OKANGHUDI – Former president Hifikepunye Pohamba has called on ruling party lawmakers not to discard input merely because it is presented by a member of the opposition. Pohamba made this call during a courtesy visit by information minister Emma Theofelus at his home in Okanghudi in the Ohangwena region. Theofelus engaged the veteran...
Iuze Mukube Former parliamentarian Steve Biko Booys, who stands accused of rape, has lodged a fresh bail application based on new facts, after several unsuccessful attempts to secure his release. Booys is accused of two counts of rape for allegedly sexually violating his 20-year-old daughter at home in Okahandja on two occasions, on 16 January...