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...
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...
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) on Monday announced the appointment of Nashilongo Gervasius as Director of Corporate Engagement and Internationalisation. Gervasius had been serving in the position in an acting capacity since July 2024, during which she coordinated corporate engagement initiatives, managed international partnerships and supported the institution’s internationalisation agenda. The appointment,...
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...
Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – Tourism stakeholders in the Erongo region have called for stronger policy alignment and improved inter-ministerial coordination in the allocation of tourism concessions. This is as the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) reviews the National Tourism Policy of 2008.These views were shared during a regional consultation meeting held at Swakopmund...
Every year on Namibia’s Independence Day, the country reflects on the historic moment of 21 March 1990 when Namibia became a sovereign nation. For the generation that fought for liberation, independence symbolised the end of colonial rule and the beginning of self-determination. More than three decades later, a new generation stands at the centre of...
The start of a new year often invites reflection and resolve. We set goals to improve our health, advance our careers, and become more confident versions of ourselves. Yet one of the most powerful personal development skills is often overlooked: the ability to speak clearly and confidently without preparation. For many, the thought of being...
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....
Kaviveterue Virere OPUWO – The Namibia National Students Organisation (Nanso) in the Kunene region has concluded its Access to Education and Fix My School Campaign. The campaign assessed learning conditions in several schools and highlighted infrastructure challenges affecting learners in remote communities. The campaign, conducted throughout February and early March, saw Nanso student leaders visit...
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...