As thousands of learners return to school this week from the festive holiday, Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) secretary general Pendapala Nakathingo is cautioning long-distance bus drivers to refrain from overloading busses when demand is high.
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Rehoboth murder suspect denied bail
Rehoboth resident Romario Beukes, who is accused of murdering 64-year-old Helena Wemmert in her house last week, was denied bail by the town’s magistrate’s court on Thursday during his first appearance.
Tragic end for Henties murder accused
A man accused of murdering his girlfriend in Henties Bay on Family Day last year, has died in the Katutura State Hospital.
Eunda applauds business platform
Businessmen and elders of Eunda village came together to organise a trade fair and football tournament after considering the plight and suffering of the rural community where they live and grew up.
Kamanjab offers 24% discount incentive to ratepayers
The Kamanjab Village Council has resolved to offer a 24% discount on outstanding water bills to motivate defaulting residents to settle their outstanding balances.
April to breathe life into Namib Woestyn
Namib Woestyn, one of Namibia’s oldest sports clubs, is on the brink of an exhilarating revival.
Paracyclists aim for world champs
Wheelchair cyclists Roodley Gowaseb and Nico Kharaxub want to participate in multiple competitions and qualify for the upcoming 2024 Kobe International Paralympic Committee (IPC) Athletics Grand Prix.
Multi-talented, ageless Frans Tarah Shimbulu
One of Namibia’s most colourful socialites, Frans Tarah Shimbulu, is a man of many talents, having tried his hand at almost every available recreational activity there was to be involved in during a near faultless marathon life journey spanning over six solid decades.
WPP to kick off cycling season this weekend
The Nedbank Windhoek Pedal Power (WPP) Race Series will kick-start the 2024 cycling season this coming Sunday, 14 January, on Dordabis Road, east of Windhoek.
When you hear hoof beats, don’t expect a zebra…Warriors ready to roll with the punches
Despite all the unwanted brouhaha and political bickering about the team’s official new flashy T-shirts whose colours ‘coincidentally’ matched those of the ruling political party SWAPO, threatening to confuse a few hot-blooded politicians ahead of the Brave Warrior’s final preparation for the 2023 Afcon finals in Cote d’Ivoire, the Warriors remain unfazed.