The roles of hairdressers and barbers in society stretch far beyond the simple task of cutting and grooming hair. These professionals, who have roots going back to ancient civilisations, have historically been esteemed figures — at times serving as religious leaders, surgeons, and skilled artisans. Today, in countries including Namibia, they are essential members of...
Auleria Wakudumo Onandjokwe – As the school term begins, many pregnant pupils are faced with the heart-wrenching reality of having to put their education on hold for at least one or two years. Pregnant pupils at the maternity ward Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospital said due to the lack of reliable childcare options, they are forced to...
Rudolf Gaiseb The fight for legitimacy at the National Youth Council (NYC) continues as the interim board and the board before it, are now engaged in a tussle for dominance. The latest development has threatened to derail daily activities of the youth organisation, as an angry mob of NYC youth stakeholders stormed the council’s office...
Uganda’s Chief Justice Alfose Chigamoy Owiny-Dolo on Friday paid a courtesy visit to Namibia’s Chief Justice Peter Shivute in Windhoek. Owiny-Dolo’s visit to Namibia is organised by the Food and Agriculture Organisation of the United Nations to explore Namibia’s biomass and charcoal industry. On Friday, Owiny-Dolo said he has since visited two biomass and charcoal...
Football referee and former Brave Gladiators player Twanyanyukwa Antsino has made history by being selected by the Confederation of African Football (Caf) to officiate at the prestigious African Nations Championship (CHAN) 2025. Born and raised in Oshikuku, Antsino (33) has made significant strides in her officiating career. She will be the only Namibian referee chosen...
Local wrestling sensation Ester Abraham is set to embark on a transformative journey. She departs for India tomorrow to participate in a prestigious all-female training camp, hosted by the India Wrestling Federation. The two-week programme will see Abraham refine her skills alongside some of the best female wrestlers in the region. She will then head...
Lahja Nashuuta The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture has advised parents and guardians who intend to do homeschooling for their children to do thorough research on the practice to ensure it ties in with their needs. The ministry said it is of critical importance that the legitimacy of the parties conducting the homeschooling is...
Lahja Nashuuta Residents of Omitara settlement in Omaheke region are facing critical water shortage, as their taps have run dry, and authorities have attributed this to low water levels in local supply dams. The settlement residents have been struggling with water woes over the past month due to insufficient inflow into the Silt Dam –...
ONGWEDIVA- Hundreds of pupils in the Oshana region are yet to secure places in primary and secondary schools, as the 2025 academic approaches. Education authorities have been working round the clock to accommodate these pupils, despite challenges posed by overcrowded classrooms and limited infrastructure. Scores of desperate parents gathered at various schools yesterday seeking places...
WINDHOEK – Supreme Court Judge Hosea Angula has postponed a matter in which the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) is challenging the outcome of the 2024 presidential elections. Angula has informed the IPC and the respondents that the matter will return to court for a status hearing on the allocation of dates on 03 February...