ONIIPA – Mayola gwElelo lyondoolopa yaNiipa okwa ti oya taalela uupyakadhi waantu taya ikuthile omahala kaashi li pamulandu gwelelo lyondoolopa. Pethimbo a li ta gandja omushangwahokololo gwomayalulo gokomumvo gondoolopa yaNiipa gomumvo 2024/2025 mayola gwondoolopa yaNiipa Jafet Augustus okwa ti gumwe gwomomikundu ndhoka tadhi yi ehumokomeho lyondoolopa moshipala aakalimo taya ikuthile omahala mondoolopa, taya piti elelo...
GENEVA – Outbreaks of mpox in Central Africa can be stopped, the World Health Organisation (WHO) said on Monday, but US$135 million may be needed to stop the disease from spreading. Earlier this month, WHO declared an international health emergency after a surge in cases linked to a new mpox strain in the Democratic Republic...
In the city of Windhoek, jaywalking has become a serious concern. Whether it is the rushed commuter running across the road to catch the next taxi or the relaxed pedestrian taking a shortcut, jaywalking has become a normalised behaviour. This normalisation poses significant risks to both pedestrians and motorists, making pedestrian safety a critical concern....
Mitsubishi is adding a Pajero Sport with Shogun touches to their local offering, which is sure to appeal to fans of off-road driving as well as families who prioritise adventure and a variety of leisure activities. Namibian salesmen have confirmed the limited edition can be ordered, and will take about three weeks for domestic delivery. ...
Police in Oshana have arrested a 43-year-old woman for allegedly strangling her newborn baby to death. The incident happened about two months ago at Omatando village on the outskirt of Ongwediva, but the woman was only arrested on Tuesday. Oshana police spokesperson, Inspector Frieda Shikole, confirmed the arrest. An eyewitness who was in the same...
Political activist and presidential aspirant Job Amupanda finds it perplexing that expectant mothers lose 50% of their remuneration while on maternity leave. “Why should the woman’s salary be reduced by 50% from N$30 000 to N$15 000 if she pays (Social Security subscriptions) together with others every month? Imagine if insurance companies only paid 50%...
OPUWO – The Kunene region has committed to assisting in Namibia’s African Peer Review Mechanism (APRM) process.The regional leadership urged all stakeholders to collaborate in assisting APRM to achieve its goals, noting that it is through such mechanisms that citizens will learn how the country is performing politically and economically, as well as in social...
The challenges faced by individuals with visual impairments in Namibia necessitate a collaborative and unified effort. President Nangolo Mbumba made this observation during the gala dinner hosted by the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired (NFVI) in the capital last week. “The problems and challenges faced by persons with visual impairments in Namibia require a...
KEETMANSHOOP – //Kharas Regional Council chairperson Joseph Isaacks says nepotism and bias in the recruitment process within the public sector are rife in the region, and result in unnecessary unease and conflict.Isaacks made these remarks in a speech read on his behalf during a consultation meeting by the Public Service Commission (PSC) last Thursday.He said...
The Media Monitoring Report for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections has revealed uneven coverage of political parties’ campaigns and activities by State-owned media houses. The report – compiled by the Media Ombudsman – reveals that the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and New Era newspaper are favouring the current ruling party, Swapo. It stated...