WALVIS BAY – The Walvis Bay council has suspended three of its councillors, following a special council meeting held on Thursday as per the standing rules of order, for a period of one month. This was announced by the town’s mayor and chairperson of the council, Trevino Forbes, at a media briefing on Friday. The...
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair has successfully concluded, drawing more than34 000 visitors over its nine-day run. Held under the theme “Bridging Tradition and Innovation,” the event showcased a harmonious blend of Namibia’s rich cultural heritage and cutting-edge advancements. With more than 400 exhibitors, the fair highlighted how traditional practices can co-exist and thrive alongside...
Without an air-conditioned office or a budget, Shaun ‘Asprilla’ Gariseb – through his unorthodox approach – has shown that miniscule resources are no excuse for failing to bring the poor’s plight to the fore. Gariseb is a civil servant who studied business and public administration at the Namibia University of Science and Technology, working at...
The Oshakati Magistrate’s Court has denied bail to the headman of Oshali West village in the Ohangwena region, who is accused of raping one of his subjects. Abrosius Nghalipo, who is also a retired soldier, appeared in court on Tuesday for allegedly raping a 33-year-old man from his village at gunpoint. Ever since the perpetration...
Of the 1.4 million registered voters, 901 316 were born after 1982, meaning they are younger than 42 and considered youth. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) revealed this at a press conference yesterday, while simultaneously handing over voters’ registers to all registered political parties. Furthermore, official statistics indicate that 1 051 registered voters were...
Namibia continues to exploit its renewable energy potential and smart relationships to position itself as a significant participant in the global green hydrogen market. Through these renewable efforts, the country aims to promote economic growth, create significant employment, and contribute to the worldwide fight against climate change. On Wednesday, green hydrogen commissioner James Mnyupe touched...
Namibia will host the Junior Africa Cup (JAC), the crucial qualifying tournament for the Junior Hockey World Cup, it was announced on Wednesday. The tournament is set to take place from 30 November to 8 December at the Outdoor field at Windhoek High School. In preparation for the event, clubs have been invited to submit...
The Media Monitoring Report for the 2024 Presidential and National Assembly elections has revealed uneven coverage of political parties’ campaigns and activities by State-owned media houses. The report – compiled by the Media Ombudsman – reveals that the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) and New Era newspaper are favouring the current ruling party, Swapo. It stated...
Deputy health minister Esther Muinjangue has reiterated the Namibian government’s commitment to achieving world-class healthcare standards. She was speaking during the inaugural Quality Management Conference held in Windhoek yesterday. The conference aims to advance the quality of healthcare services across Namibia, and is in alignment with the nation’s commitment to enhancing its healthcare delivery system....
OSHIKANGO – About eight inmates were hospitalised after allegedly being assaulted and shot by police officers last week at Oshikango police station, this publication has found. The victims have suffered various serious injuries from swollen eyes to broken arms, as well as scratch marks all over their faces. Some prisoners have reportedly been hospitalised at...