Hilma Nalupe Young people in Rosh Pinah are steering their way toward new opportunities – thanks to the Rosh Pinah Zinc (RPZ) Driving School initiative. The programme is changing lives one licence at a time. Launched in 2024, the initiative provides fully funded driving lessons and licence testing to residents between the ages of 18...
WINDHOEK – The City of Windhoek has condemned an incident in which sewage waste was dumped at its municipal offices in Katutura on Monday morning, allegedly by a group of residents. The incident has drawn attention to ongoing concerns raised by residents in various parts of the city, particularly in the Dolam location, regarding recurring...
MANILA – A moderately strong earthquake struck the central Philippine island of Cebu yesterday, injuring at least 14 people and damaging infrastructure already weakened by a deadly tremor two weeks earlier, officials said. The magnitude 5.7 aftershock, recorded by the United States Geological Survey, struck just after 1:00 am on Monday (1700 GMT Sunday). Its...
Hilma Nalupe The dusty roads of Gobabis came alive on Saturday as the town hosted the fifth leg of the Namibian National Rally Championship. The event was sponsored by Shell V-Power, drawing motorsport fans from far and wide for a day of high-speed action and roaring engines. A total of 16 cars were entered for...
JERUSALEM – German Chancellor Friedrich Merz yesterday hailed the release of the 20 surviving Israeli hostages by Hamas as “the start of healing” and a step towards Middle East peace. “Two years of fear, pain, and hope are behind them. Today, families can finally embrace their loved ones again,” he posted on X after the...
Hilma Nalupe Namibian powerlifter Phillipus Shangadi is set to fly the national flag high at the World Powerlifting Championship in Brazil from 22 to 26 October. The competition will bring together elite lifters from across the globe. Shangadi’s participation marks a major milestone for Namibia’s growing strength sport scene. For the past few months, the...
Matheus David Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare has raised concern on the recurring loss of lives and property due to poor preparedness and a lack of infrastructure. Ngurare referred to the recent veld fires in Etosha National Park, and the recuring burning down of shacks in informal settlements, noting that such losses can be prevented...
Iuze Mukube An application by self-proclaimed forex-trader-turned-social activist Michael Amushelelo and his co-accused Gregory Cloete to have their bail conditions relaxed, partially succeeded in the Windhoek High Court yesterday. Acting Judge Marilize du Plessis ruled that two out of the three bail conditions sought for relaxation was granted. Amushelelo and Cloete are facing 365 counts...
Kaviveterue Virere A new documentary, titled ‘Netumbo: A Leader Beyond Politics’, depicts the life and leadership path of Namibia’s first female President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. The documentary tells the story of her journey from humble beginnings in Onamutai village to leading Namibia’s liberation movement and becoming the country’s Head of State. The documentary, rich in history and...
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