Zebaldt Ngaruka Academic Mutjinde Katjiua, one of the two Ovaherero paramount chief claimants, has distanced his office from mainstream partisan politics. He, however, hastened to say in the future, the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) will have to study each political party’s manifesto, and rally their support behind that which best represents the wishes and aspirations...
Linea Dishena President Nangolo Mbumba has elected to remain mum on issues regarding the LGBTQI+ community that have been thrust into the public eye in recent months. Swapo legislator Jerry Ekandjo’s private member’s bills, which deal with changes to the Marriage Act, including the prohibition of same-sex marriages and any acknowledgment of such unions in...
UUVUDHIYA – Northern communal farmers, particularly from Uuvudhiya constituency, have been urged to take necessary precautions to avoid further spreading of veld fires that have destroyed grazing and property over the past few weeks. The warning comes from concerned councillors, farmers and traditional leaders in the Oshana and Omusati regions, where veld fires have been...
Sawi Hausiku KAPAKO – Kavango West region governor Sirkka Ausiku on Saturday called on the Mbunza community to promote peace, and not instigate disputes among members. She made the remarks during the 23rd anniversary celebration of Hompa Alfons Kaundu’s chieftainship at the palace at Kapako, where the history of the vaMbunza people was presented, as...
Paulina Ndalikokule OMUNGWELUME – An 80-year-old woman who allegedly insulted and verbally abused her sister-in-law and her children for more than 20 years, was quick to plead guilty and not go on trial. She also did not oppose paying N$300 on Friday in Omungwelume Magistrate’s Court in front of magistrate Toini Shilongo. Shilongo issued a...
A City of Windhoek emergency services employee lost his life in a motor vehicle accident on Sunday morning after he and another colleague attended a call-out. The employee has been identified as Methusalah Simataa Khama. He joined the City in 2008. According to City of Windhoek spokesperson, Lydia Amutenya, the accident involved a municipality ambulance...
Limba Mupetami The Brave Warriors of Namibia suffered a crushing defeat in the 2024 edition of the Cosafa Cup final, losing 5-0 to Angola in an empty Nelson Mandela Stadium in Gqeberha, South Africa. This marked the second encounter between the two teams in this edition of the tournament, with their group stage match ending...
Oriana Ribeiro, Namibia’s representative at the Miss Teen International 2024, unveiled her national costume on Saturday at the pageant’s preliminary rounds in Jaipur, India. The costume was inspired by the Sandhof lilies, native to the southern parts of Namibia. The Sandhof lily, characterised by its tall, slender stem and large, trumpet-shaped flowers, is renowned for...
Fransina Kahungu Pierre van Rensburg In the intricate tapestry of community life, municipalities serve as the linchpin that holds the fabric of society together. Charged with the responsibility of providing essential services, municipalities play a pivotal role in ensuring the well-being and functionality of local communities. Central to the effective provision of these services is...
KEETMANSHOOP – Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta says the major threats to forests in Namibia are clearing land for agriculture, infrastructure development, and the cutting of wood for domestic use. He was speaking at the first international conference on afforestation and reforestation in Brazzaville, Congo on Friday, where he said other threats...