Eight hundred and eighty-five cases of gender-based violence (GBV) were reported to the Oshana police between 2023 and May 2024.
National
Voter registration starts today
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is ready to oversee the general registration of voters in the country, starting today until 1 August 2024.
Mbumba trumpets Namibia’s conservation
President Nangolo Mbumba has heaped praise on Namibia’s conservation efforts, saying they are rooted in a community-based wildlife conservation strategy.
Nekongo: Allow party colours at polling stations
Secretary of the Swapo Party Youth League Ephraim Nekongo says Namibia could gain valuable insights from the South African electoral process, such as allowing voters to wear party colours when voting.
Government to regulate vaping
Health deputy minister Esther Muinjangue said plans are underway to amend the Tobacco Act to regulate tobacco vaping products in the country by the end of this month.
Kavango West’s 12 constituency push-up
After holding consultations with communities and traditional authorities, the Kavango West leadership has opted to push for a maximum of 12 constituencies for the region.
Warriors to test tactics in Lesotho friendly
The Brave Warriors of Namibia will depart today for South Africa, where they will play an international friendly match against Lesotho at Orlando Stadium in Soweto tomorrow.
Dam guns for Olympic qualification…. has set eyes on this weekend’s meeting to qualify
Namibia’s middle-distance runner David Dam will compete in this weekend’s Mozambique Invitational Meet, organised by the Mozambique Athletics Federation.
A fitting tribute to departed veteran Ghost Hans ‘Ou Heirareb’ Eichab 1947-2024
Just as the football family started to come to terms with the sad passing of football legend Ou /Hurob Zimmer Goreseb, another well-known football personality followed him to his fresh grave.
Expedition Africa race ends with bang in Namibia
The 12th and final edition of Expedition Africa, an iconic expedition-length adventure race, is taking place in Namibia for the first time.









