Hilma Nalupe Erich Openimwari Nepembe is one of the first holders of a Doctor of Philosophy (PhD) in Petroleum Geoscience, an emerging sector in the Land of the Brave. As one of the first PhD holders in that field, Nepembe hopes to inspire more Namibians with an interest in the field to pursue their dreams....
Zebaldt Ngaruka Mining entity Bannerman Mining Resources recently held the second edition of its annual bi-regional essay competition and announced the winners at St. Joseph RC Döbra in the Khomas region. The essay competition, open to high schools in the Erongo and Khomas regions, aims to raise awareness and interest in mining issues in the...
Iuze Mukube The mother of a one-year-old baby, whose body was discovered buried in a shallow grave on Farm Bucholtzbrunn in 2023, bearing multiple stab wounds to the neck, chest and abdomen, was found guilty of killing the infant yesterday. Vapeni Lucia Boois was tried in the Windhoek High Court before Judge Philanda Christiaan. The...
Raymo Kapuuo, one of the two independent candidates vying for the Omatako constituency councillor position, has pledged to restore development and emancipate the masses from the chains of poverty if elected on 26 November. Since being declared a constituency, Omatako has been led by Swapo, with Issaskar Kaujeua serving as the first councillor for 10...
Zebaldt Ngaruka Recent promising rain showers across various parts of the country have ignited hope among farmers in the Omaheke region, who many have now turned their attention and efforts to gardening as they strive to preserve food security. Omaheke region, commonly known as the Cattle Country, is a predominantly cattle farming area, and only...
LONDON – The UK government was set to announce sweeping changes to its asylum system yesterday, including drastically cutting protections for refugees and threatening visa bans for countries that refuse to take back irregular immigrants. Here’s what is known so far about the plans, which have been dubbed by the government as the “most sweeping...
Norway stunned Italy again to complete a perfect qualifying campaign and cement their spot at the World Cup next year. Two more goals from Erling Haaland sealed a 4-1 victory in Milan on Sunday as Norway made it eight wins from eight matches, while the Manchester City striker’s tally of 16 goals in the group...
RIYADH – A fatal accident involving a bus filled with Indian pilgrims killed at least 45 people near Saudi Arabia’s holy city of Medina, Indian police said yesterday, in one of the deadliest crashes in the Gulf kingdom in years. “The tragic bus accident involving Indian pilgrims in Saudi Arabia is deeply distressing,” V.C. Sajjanar,...
Farmers in Namibia face numerous challenges, including climate change. This is evident in the form of erratic rainfall, recurring droughts, and crop and livestock losses. These have continuously led to financial losses for farmers across the country. As we head towards the end of 2025, farmers are encouraged to create resolutions that can transform their...
Adolf Kaure The Zambezi Region will be a hotly contested zone during the upcoming Regional Council and Local Authority Elections, amid a challenging past and recent administrative irregularities. The region is made up of eight constituencies. These are Katima Mulilo Urban, Katima Mulilo Rural, Kongola, Kabbe North, Kabbe South, Linyanti, Sibbinda and Judea Lyaboloma constituencies....