National

Heroes’ Day commemoration is a significant event where Namibians from all walks of life convene to commemorate their heroes and heroines. 

The Namibian Police in Kavango West on Tuesday night caught a suspected cattle theft syndicate in the act.

Despite government promising to end the use of bucket toilets in Namibia by the end of 2017, households in the Kunene, Hardap and //Kharas regions still use the bucket toilet system – five years past the initial deadline.

An elderly couple in Otjiwarongo started feeding vulnerable children after a child was run over by a municipal truck at the dumpsite five years ago.

The family of Efraim Weyulu Ndeshaanya, who died yesterday after a fitness test for cadet soldiers, is struggling to come to terms with the demise of their son.

Former works and transport deputy minister James Sankwasa has put the blame for chaos at the Windhoek municipal council squarely on residents. He said the mess in which the municipality finds itself would have been avoided had voters given one party an outright majority or eight seats in the 15-member council.

The Otjihavera Experience Mountain Biking competition, which is organised annually by the Rock and Rut Mountain Biking Club, has and continues to play a vital role in the overall growth of the sport and provides much-needed exposure to local and international riders.

Local football coaches are pleased with the opportunity the Newspaper Cup presents in developing talent and scouting players for national teams.

After a two-year hiatus, the GIPF has confirmed it will be back at the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair from 26 August to 1 September 2022. 

Canadian oil and gas explorer ReconAfrica has received a three-year extension on its Environmental Clearance Certificate (ECC) from Namibia’s environmental commissioner in the environment ministry. The extended ECC is valid from 26 August 2022, until 26 August 2025, with the extension having been approved on 11 August 2022.