Poaching in Africa remains a critical, albeit fluctuating, crisis that continues to threaten iconic species with extinction, driven by high-value international trafficking in animal parts. While in some areas, anti-poaching measures have resulted in recent, welcome declines in poaching rates, the overall situation remains severe. Essentially, DNA identification augments anti-poaching strategies, especially in Africa, by...
When I first began working in a village council, I carried with me many of the ideas we are taught in planning and development classrooms. One of the strongest among them is the belief that providing people with access to land is a key driver of development. But working on the ground quickly teaches you...
The release of Namibia’s 2025 provisional NSSCO and NSSCAS examination results has reignited debate about the state of education. According to the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Art and Culture, 36% of full-time NSSCO candidates qualified for progression, up from 29% in 2024. While this improvement is encouraging, most learners remain unable to advance....
Mulisa Simyasa OTJIWARONGO – A suspect in the murder of a woman at Otjiwarongo on Monday was arrested in the Windhoek district. The Namibian Police’s crime investigations coordinator in the Otjozondjupa region, Detective Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, on Tuesday confirmed the arrest, saying the 18-year-old suspect was known to the deceased. The deceased, who has...
Andreas Thomas Motor vehicle accidents accounted for most Namibian police officers who died in the line of duty over the past five years, with many of the victims serving in the Very Important Persons (VIP) Directorate. This was revealed on Saturday during the commemoration of Interpol Blue Day at the Israel Patrick Iyambo Police...
Namibia is currently engaged in an important conversation about the future of its healthcare system. Among the proposals under discussion is the idea that public servants enrolled in medical aid schemes should make greater use of public hospitals rather than private healthcare facilities. While the intention may be to strengthen and restore confidence in State...
Bravery Kabula The Namibia Ministry of Health and Social Services has confirmed that there are currently no unclaimed bodies in State mortuaries across Namibia. The ministry’s spokesperson Walters Kamaya said all bodies presently in government mortuaries have either been claimed by relatives or remain within the legally required holding period. This confirmation comes after years...
Adolf Kaure Health minister Dr Esperance Luvindao has requested newly appointed members for the Namibia Medicines Regulatory Council (NMRC) to declare their commercial interest within three months. She made the remarks at the official appointment of the council members in Windhoek this afternoon. Luvindao said, to uphold principles of accountability, the act governing the council...
Auleria Wakudumo Oitukulwa aishe konooli oya holola kutya oye lilongekidila okudimbuluka efiku lemanguluko olo tali ka dimbulukiwa momafiku 21 Maalitsa oshilongo ashishe. Ngoloneya woshitukulwa shaShana Hofni Iipinge okwa holola kutya neudo efiku eli otali ka dimbulukilwa mokapale komaudano mOshakati po10h00. Efiku otali ka dimbulukiwa koshi yoshipalanyole “Beyond 35 for a prosperous future,” oshilongo ashishe. Omupopi...
Evango tuna kutumbura asi Namibia Training Authority (NTA) mukurona gwazo pamberewa Erick Nenghwanya kageve maronmdoro asi nosure ndi mavango gana kugava erongo nye awo kapi valitjangesa mazuva gawo gokuvahagekesa gana siki, omu navakaza vakavapatese mavango gawo. Age kahuyungire nonkango edi posiruwo sokuzegurura evango lyawo mo 2026 lyokulirongera unkurungu lyomvhura zompe moVenduka sivike kasipwire. Silika esi...