A suspected robber was fatally shot and killed on Tuesday morning along Independence Avenue next to Engen service station in Windhoek’s central business district. One suspect was apprehended, while another escaped during an attempted robbery.Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi of the Namibian Police said the incident occurred around 07h40 at Kwasi (The Tailor) clothing shop.The owner of...
NKURENKURU – Patron of the Nkurenkuru Annual Expo, former president Hifikepunye Pohamba, has called on investors to invest in the river town, where investment opportunities are abundant. Areas for possible investment include retail, accommodation, property development, shopping malls and urban agriculture. The expo, which was officially opened yesterday, started on Friday and ends on Sunday....
OTJIWARONGO – Two male employees of the North Central Regional Electricity Distributor (Cenored) at Otjiwarongo were arrested yesterday morning on allegations of fraudulent activities and forgery. Namibian Police head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa region, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha in an interview with Nampa yesterday said the suspects, aged 43 and 50, will appear...
OPUWO – The Kunene region has been heavily affected by drought, prompting farmers in the Outjo constituency to diversify their income through the production of charcoal. Following a decade of poor rains and failed harvests, as well as livestock losses due to the drought, most commercial farmers in the constituency are facing dire consequences, with...
Hilma Hashange The water shortage at Omuthiya will soon become a thing of the past after the town received two bulk water storage facilities. The reservoirs can supply water to residents during emergency water shortages. The storage facilities were officially handed over to Omuthiya Town Council by ALV Consulting Engineers, who were contracted to construct...
SWAKOPMUND – The Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC) in Swakopmund is set to benefit in the form of obtaining a new police station – thanks to a donation of N$20 million from Rössing Uranium. The donation will come in handy, as the initiative comes at a time when crime has become a grave concern in Swakopmund,...
The International Air Transport Association (IATA) called on Africa’s governments to take advantage of a strengthening aviation sector to maximise its benefits for economic and social development across the continent. Recently, IATA announced that Africa’s airlines are expected to earn a collective net profit in 2024 for the second year in a row. That is...
Finance minister Iipumbu Shiimi said Namibians should rest assured that Namibia being greylisted now will not have any effect on the new industries. “The confidence shown by investors in support for green energy initiatives in Namibia, one of the leading countries championing green hydrogen, is expected to continue. Countries that have been placed on the...
The chief organiser of the Paris Olympics said yesterday he was focused on preparations for the Games later this month, rather than the political turmoil gripping France. Tony Estanguet was asked whether the stated values of Paris 2024 and its motto “Games Wide Open” were consistent with the anti-immigration and nationalist agenda of the National...
Shaandre Finnies Today, we gather with heavy hearts and profound gratitude to pay tribute to a man who dedicated his life to uplifting and empowering the youth of Namibia, Mandela Kapere. His untimely departure has left a void that words alone cannot fill, but his legacy will forever inspire and guide us. Mandela Kapere was...