REHOBOTH – Ingrid Kisting, a well-known Afrikaans radio presenter and committee member of the Sam Khubis Committee, has shared her inspiring journey of overcoming personal challenges to pursue her passion for writing. In an exclusive interview with VIBEZ!, she spoke about her creative path and achievements as well as how her faith and resilience have...
Author: Isai Sipunga (Isai Sipunga)
Ghost nets and marine pollution: Namibia’s silent ocean crisis
Namibia’s oceans and inland waters are facing a growing threat from pollution. One of the most damaging yet least visible culprits is ghost nets. These are abandoned fishing nets that continue trapping and killing marine life long after they have been discarded. While the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has confirmed it is “seized...
Rehoboth: Residents travel for basic services
As the Rehoboth Baster community gathered to mark the 110th anniversary of the Battle of Sam Khubis, the continued lack of essential public service lingered. Residents are forced to travel as far as Windhoek and Keetmanshoop for basic needs. Speaking on behalf of Vice President Lucia Witbooi at the annual event, Hardap governor Riaan McNab...
Don’t kill snakes -Conservationists
As snake season stretches from August through May, experts are urging the public to resist the impulse to kill snakes, and instead see them as crucial allies in maintaining a healthy ecosystem. For local conservationist and snake handler Jacobus Henn, the mission is clear: protect snakes and protect the environment. Working alongside renowned herpetologist Francois...
Namibiab ge ǀaonadi !kham!oas soǀôana go hōbasen, nausab !nubusiba ǀkharigu !nâ hâ xawe
Namibiab ǀaeǁgâugu ge ǁaupexa 300 ǀaonadi !kham!oas soǀôanaūhâ, Afrikab a ǂhabasen nē ǂhâǂhâsa soǀôan !nubusiba ra hō!âhe mâsib hâ xawe.Namibiab ge ǁ-îb dītsâdi ǁaeb ai!âb ge dīdi ǀkha aiǂhomisentoa hâ, ǀaeǁgâugu ǂhomisase nî hâsa tsî ǀnî Afrikab !hūgu, Keniab khami !gommi !nâ hâ, ǂhâbasa 100 000 ǀaonadi !kham!oas soǀôanaǀhaoǀhaos mâsib !nâ hâ tama hâ. Afrikab...
Namibia secures sufficient snake antivenom amid regional shortages
Namibian hospitals currently have about 300 vials of snake antivenom in stock, providing crucial relief amid a wider African shortage of the life-saving treatment. Thanks to local efforts and imports, Namibia has avoided the crisis faced by other countries like Kenya, which is struggling to meet its needs for at least 100,000 vials. While Namibia’s...
Students laugh last in ATI saga
Students enrolled in an unaccredited auxiliary nursing programme at Atlantic Training Institute (ATI) have secured full tuition refunds and a pathway into the Enrolled Nursing Programme, following weeks of protests and pressure from the National African Students’ Association (NASA). In a recent statement, NASA confirmed that ATI has agreed to provide full refunds to all affected students...
ATI students protest ‘unaccredited’ nursing programme
Over 80 students from Atlantic Training Institute (ATI) have protested what they claim is an unaccredited and misleading auxiliary nursing programme offered by the private institution. The protest, supported by the National African Students’ Association (NASA), highlights concerns about the programme’s non-recognition by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) and the Health Professions Council of Namibia. ...
New MPs hit ground running
Newly-elected members of Parliament (MPs) in Namibia have started their leadership journey with an induction and orientation seminar aimed at preparing them for their roles in the 8th Parliament. The seminar that started on Monday focuses on fostering effective and meaningful democracy. The event serves as an essential platform for MPs to understand their roles,...
Floods wreak havoc in Windhoek
Heavy rains have caused significant disruptions, with several bridges severely damaged and key roads closed in Windhoek. One of the most-affected areas is the B1 road, 30 kilometres south of Windhoek, where continuous rainfall caused severe damage to a bridge, leading to its closure on Thursday. The B1 is a vital route for commuters from...