Eba Kandovazu A 46-year-old woman accused of fatally stabbing her brother-in-law and injuring her husband in Windhoek’s Elisenheim estate, made her first appearance in the Katutura Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday, where she was denied bail. Making her brief appearance before Magistrate Victoria Absalom, Andrea Feris was informed of her right to either represent herself, secure...
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...
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 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 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,...
Iuze Mukube An Angolan national has been sentenced to a fine of over half a million after being found guilty of illegally fishing in Namibian waters. He got a N$650 000 fine. The accused, Ricardo Rodriques, faced charges of contravening two sections of the Marine Resources Act. The first count is harvesting marine resources without...
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...
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...
FRANKFURT – German defence giant Rheinmetall on Wednesday forecast even faster growth this year after record earnings in 2025, with Europe racing to re-arm as it contends with a hostile Russia and turmoil in transatlantic ties. Moscow’s 2022 invasion of Ukraine spurred a drive on the continent to rebuild long-neglected militaries, with the trend picking...
Zebaldt Ngaruka After a lengthy leadership struggle that created factions within Black Africa, signs of renewal are emerging at one of Namibia’s prominent clubs. The club’s internal disputes, which were resolved through legal proceedings, worsened over time, ultimately leading to its relegation from the top league. However, it appears that the past issues are now...