Since 2021, 220 men have committed suicide in the Omusati region, official statistics show. During the same period, 57 women also committed suicide.In 2021, 46 men committed suicide, while in 2022, the number increased to 61. In 2023, the number went up to 75 men. So far this year, 38 men have reportedly committed suicide...
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Correctional service closer to netball title
The Namibia Correctional Service (NCS), defending champions of the MTC Netball Namibia Premier League (NNPL), solidified their position as league leaders this past weekend by overcoming their closest rivals. NCS secured maximum points, defeating Mighty Gunners 47-27 on Saturday, followed by a hard-fought 41-39 victory against second-placed Namibia Navy. These wins placed NCS firmly at...
French, Venezuelan ambassadors vow to strengthen ties
Newly-appointed French and Venezuelan ambassadors to Namibia aim to strengthen cooperation, with a focus on trade, investment, cultural exchange and educational partnerships. The two ambassadors presented their letters of credence to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House yesterday, outlining their respective countries’ plans to deepen cooperation with Namibia across various sectors. In a side-interview at...
Swapo promises inclusive development, shared prosperity
Swapo unveiled its 2024 election manifesto at the weekend, signalling a renewed commitment to the nation’s development and unity. The manifesto, themed ‘Unity in Diversity: Natural Resources Beneficiation and Youth Empowerment for Sustainable Development,’ builds on the foundation laid by the party’s 2020-2025 manifesto. The country’s Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is Swapo’s presidential candidate,...
IPC pledges to reduce slums by 50%
As Namibia heads to a pivotal election in November, the Independent Patriots for Change unveiled an ambitious manifesto filled with bold promises on Saturday. From slashing youth unemployment to reducing slums by half, the party’s goals are to address the country’s deep-rooted challenges. The IPC’s manifesto launch began with a lively parade in Ausspanplatz, where...
Wanderers clinch NRU League title…Human credits team depth
Dirk Human, head coach of the newly crowned Namibia Rugby Union (NRU) league champions, attributed Wanderers’ league success to the quality and depth of the team this season. Wanderers secured the 2024 NRU league title on Saturday at Hage Geingob Stadium, defeating former champions Unam with a 45-20 victory. In a post-match interview, Human acknowledged...
Flame takes 65 seconds to win African crown
Sixty-five seconds was all it took for rising boxing star, Flame Nangolo to claim the World Boxing Association (WBA) African Junoor Lightweight title on Saturday night. Nangolo extended his undefeated streak with a devastating knockout victory over Zimbabwean veteran Peter Pambeni. The highly anticipated bout took place at the Roman Catholic Hall in Windhoek on...
Walvis Bay apologises to RedForce
Rudolf Gaiseb The Walvis Bay Municipality has apologised to RedForce Debt Management over the recent allegations of fraud and misrepresentation against the company. The High Court of Namibia, in a settlement agreement signed on 10 and 12 September by both parties, stated that both RedForce and the council haveagreed that they will not proceed with...
Namibia’s housing challenge
The dream of owning a decent house remains a mirage and a thorn in the flesh for many Namibians as only 1.7% people can afford a N$1 million house. This is worsened by the rapid urbanisation and migration that is driving millions into informal settlements, where 67% of the urban population resides. This information is...
Andrada ropes in world’s biggest lithium producer
Andrada Mining has partnered leading lithium producer, Sociedad Química y Minera (SQM), to develop the Lithium Ridge project in Namibia. SQM, a Chilean chemical company and supplier of plant nutrients, iodine, lithium, and industrial chemicals, is the world’s biggest lithium producer. The Andrada deal is SQM’s first venture into Africa, and the partnership is expected...