Following years of communities in the Kunene region living in constant fear of being mauled, the ministry of environment took a decision to put down a male lion, approximately eight to 10 years old, that has been terrorising communities in the Sesfontein and Puros areas.
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Ohangwena regrets wasted drought relief food
The Ohangwena Regional Council says it regrets the incident of Okambebe village, whereby drought relief food items were reportedly kept in a private distribution place (bar) until spoiled that it is no longer fit for human consumption.
Judge shows mercy to child assault convict
A charcoal worker from northern Namibia was sentenced to an effective three years imprisonment for assault with intent to do grievous bodily harm in the Oshakati High Court.
Oerwoud residents to get clinic
Healthcare services have been brought closer to the marginalised community of Oerwoud in the Guinas constituency of the Oshikoto region after they received a container that will be used as a healthcare facility.
Hengari, NWR absolution verdict set for July
The absolution verdict in the N$7.5 million defamation claim, filed by Zelna Hengari against her former employer, the Namibia Wildlife Resorts, will be delivered in three months.
Tjozohongo Nguvauva named next Ovambanderu chief
The third eldest son of the late Ovambanderu Chief Munjuku II Nguvauva, Tjozohongo Eben Nguvauva, has been chosen to succeed his half-brother, the late Kilus Munjuku III Nguvauva, who succumbed to Covid-19 late last year.
Sinimbo engages Omusati informal traders
Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Verna Sinimbo last Wednesday and Thursday undertook a two-day visit to the Omusati region.
Alleged Swakopmund couple killer wants discharge
One of the men accused of murdering and robbing an elderly Swakopmund couple in 2017 wants the High Court to discharge all the charges against him.
Swapo concerned over //Kharas service delivery
Swapo’s //Kharas regional coordinator Matheus Mumbala has put the blame for the poor delivery of services to residents, squarely in the hands of the Landless People’s Movement.
Dam chasing Commonwealth Games…Namdia to the rescue
Promising middle-distance runner David Dam’s dream of competing at the upcoming Commonwealth Games received a massive boost yesterday, when local diamond marketing company, Namdia sponsored him with N$50 000.