Paulus Kiiyala Shiku The love of a mother knows no bounds – even when their own lives are at stake. This adage is especially true for a group of mothers, who left the comfort of their homes in northern Namibia to do just that – eke out a living for their children at any cost in the capital. The group...
China’s ambassador visits NYS centre
Mulisa Simiyasa RIETFONTEIN – China’s ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the National Youth Service (NYS) centre at Rietfontein, situated outside Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa region. NYS public relations officer Belinda Hamburee in a media statement said Zhao had extensive discussions with NYS Commissioner Felix Musukubili.Their discussions revolved around the re-affirmed relations of the governments...
Nekundi promises glory days’ return
Rudolf Gaiseb Works and Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has reaffirmed the task of shaping the infrastructure and transport networks that drive economic growth and social progress. In the general staff meeting on Monday, he urged strengthening the operational capacity of the ministry for timely and effective delivery of services. He said the management of Government Garages warrants his urgent intervention....
Swakopmund’s affordable housing on course
SWAKOPMUND – Despite challenges, Swakopmund remains committed to providing affordable housing and land for its residents. The town has a housing backlog of approximately 20 000 units, but efforts are underway to address the demand, including a new land servicing project in the Wagdaar area. The project is valued at N$38 million. Linda Mupupa, spokesperson for the Swakopmund Municipality, said...
IUM receives midwifery equipment
Rudolf Gaiseb The Independent Midwives Association of Namibia (IMANA) on Tuesday donated 18 MamaNatalie birthing simulators to the International University of Management (IUM). The equipment is valued at N$1.6 million. This was accompanied by learning materials from Helping Mothers Survive, sufficient for students to conduct multiple training sessions. The initiative is part of a global campaign launched by the International...
Murder accused teens denied bail
RUNDU – The Rundu Magistrate’s Court denied bail on Monday to teenagers accused of robbing and killing a school learner over a cellphone last month in Rundu. Joackim Kanyanga (18) and John Asake Mario (18) are facing charges of murder and robbery with aggravating circumstances. The charges are in relation to the death of Paulus Kahili (17) on 14 March....
Omdel gets satellite office
HENTIES BAY – Residents of the Omdel informal settlement in Henties Bay and surrounding communities will no longer need to travel long distances to access municipal services, following the inauguration of a satellite office in Omdel. The municipality’s satellite office is part of the town’s efforts to enhance service delivery and accessibility for residents. During the inauguration ceremony on Tuesday,...
Top cops granted bail
Magistrate Olga Muharukua yesterday granted bail to the three police officers implicated in a corruption case involving bribes amounting to at least N$ 25 000. Deputy Commissioner Rector Sandema (51), Detective Senior Inspector Martin Basson (56), and Detective Senior Inspector Johannes Anghuwo (49) first appeared before the court on 28 February 2025, when their bail requests were denied due to...
Awareness raised on mental illness stigma
OUTJO – Dr Adelinu Celestinus, a medical doctor at the Windhoek Central Hospital mental health care unit, has cautioned against the stigmatisation of mental illness. He was speaking at a mental health and suicide prevention awareness campaign in Outjo on Monday. The event was themed ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’. Celestinus spoke about mental illness to the Outjo community, and...
‘Removal of illegal fences is lawful’
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Following the commencement of the removal of illegal fences in the Otjinene constituency’s Ondorozu village in Omaheke region, the chairperson of the Omaheke Communal Land board Elias Tutu Muundjua advises communities to cooperate with relevant authorities on the ground during the exercise. The then-Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) last month commenced with the...