A potion brewed by a self-proclaimed prophet using deadly tree roots claimed the lives of two women in the Kavango East region on Wednesday. The two were part of a group of four women who consumed the yet-unidentified brew. Two of the group survived.
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NamWater evaporates Sibbinda water woes
The thirst of the multitude of needy residents of Sibbinda who have faced severe shortages of clean water since independence will soon be quenched.
Chief Kahimemua: 127th commemoration this weekend
The Ovambanderu community will pay homage to their fallen hero, Chief Kahimemua Nguvauva, also known as ‘Hiakungairi’, this weekend in the Garden Town of Okahandja.
Omaheke farmers welcome livestock support initiative
Farmers in the Omaheke region will be amongst those to benefit from government’s livestock support programme, which will see farmers receiving livestock marketing incentives, transport subsidies to and from grazing areas, as well as subsidies for leasing grazing areas.
Vivo, City of Windhoek launch marathon
Vivo Energy and the City of Windhoek yesterday joined forces as they launched the annual Vivo Energy Windhoek Marathon, which will take place next month in the capital.
Heita to fight in Zimbabwe…as Tobias launches youth development programme
One of Namibia’s exciting upcoming boxers Mateus Heita is scheduled to fight in Zimbabwe next month.
Personality of the week – Where there are sports, there will be injuries – Ngunovandu
I started as a national netball player in 2002. Whenever a fellow teammate got injured, I always volunteered to help. In 2003, my passion was officially triggered as I followed the national football team to South Africa.
Opinion – What to expect from the next repo rate announcement
The upcoming Bank of Namibia Monetary Policy Committee announcement scheduled for 14 June 2023 will be very significant as it will provide insights into the direction of the country’s monetary policy.
Capricorn looks at unlocking ESG reporting
Environmental, social and governance (ESG) issues are becoming an increasingly important corporate priority globally, and Namibia is no exception.
Trustco to divest from banking and finance portfolio
Trustco has taken a strategic decision to divest a portion of its investment in its banking and finance portfolio.








