ONGWEDIVA – People no longer open up about their struggles because of gossip, judgment and the stigma that surrounds mental health. This concern came out strongly during the suicide prevention awareness campaign last week in Ongwediva, Oshana region. Victoria Hauwanga, a social worker in the Ministry of Health and Social Services, said the suicide and...
Kaviveterue Virere Workers from the City of Windhoek Solid Waste Department have vowed to continue with their ongoing strike over wages and employment conditions until their conditions are met. The strike, which began on 9 October 2025, has now entered its second week. The industrial action involves cleaners who are primarily responsible for litter picking,...
WALVIS BAY – The Ministry of Health and Social Services is currently on high alert after the first Mpox case was detected in Swakopmund on Saturday. According to the ministry, the patient is currently in a stable condition and in isolation at the Swakopmund District Hospital. The case was detected on 18 October 2025, and...
Rudolf Gaiseb An affirmative action circular shadowed by the public service has led to the sidelining of top-scoring male candidates in the recruitment process, resulting in psychological distress among young men. Swapo parliamentarian Willem Amutenya told Parliament on Wednesday that it is contributing to the stagnation in young men’s career progression. Circular 21 (1) (P), dated...
Heather Erdmann Rehoboth – Vice President Lucia Witbooi this week officially handed over the keys to the house of the late Kaptein Hans Diergaardt to the Baster Traditional Authority in Rehoboth. The symbolic event, held in Block D, also saw the renaming of Banhoff Street to Kaptein Hans Diergaardt Street in honour of the late...
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah called for global recommitment to equal and meaningful participation of women at every level of peace and security efforts. The President addressed a high-level gathering in Windhoek yesterday to commemorate the Silver Anniversary (25 years) of the United Nations Security Council Resolution 1325 on Women, Peace and Security (WPS). The event, attended...
Matheus David The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) has been praised for its resilience and quiet excellence despite working under tough conditions marked by staff shortages and limited resources. This came during yesterday’s visit by the National Assembly Standing Committee on International Relations, Defence and Security, led by James Uerikua. Commissioner General Rafael Hamunyela said Namibia’s...
Taimi Haihambo The Oshikoto Regional Council has donated N$220,000 to Onamishu Combined School in Eengodi constituency of Oshikoto Region, to construct a kitchen and dining hall for its hostel. The donation aims to help the hostel meet the requirements set by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Arts and Culture to qualify for food assistance....
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah said Namibia stands in solidarity with the Government and people of Kenya during this difficult time, following the death of Raila Odinga, the former Prime Minister of Kenya, who passed away on Wednesday, at the age of 80. He allegedly collapsed during a morning walk within the premises of the Ayurvedic facility...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) has denounced the allegations of tax evasion by Independent Patriots for Change parliamentarian John Louw Mouton. The allegations were made in Parliament last Tuesday, with Mouton citing the broadcaster’s most recent audit by the auditor general. He accused the national broadcaster of not paying taxes to the Namibia...