The proposal to dog meat consumption in Namibia may potentially foster animosity between different ethnic groups within the country, lawmaker Hidipo Hamata has warned.
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IDs for travel to Botswana extended
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security has announced that the use of national identity cards as travel documents between Namibia and Botswana has been extended to three additional border posts.
Father accused of incest gets trial dates
A 45-year-old man who allegedly raped his biological daughter 15 times between 2018 and 2020, impregnated her, and forced her to abort the foetus, received his trial dates earlier this week.
City fills key positions for smart policing
The City of Windhoek recently appointed three people in key positions within its policing unit.
Ohamba of Oukwanyama seeks integration with the San community
Ohamba of Oukwanyama Martha Mwadinomho Kristian Nelumbu has called on the discrimination against the marginalised San community to cease, as they too are Ovakwanyama.
Oshakati youth centre without water since last year
The Oshakati Multi-Purpose Youth Centre, under the youth and sports ministry, has had no water since last December after the local town council disconnected the service due to an outstanding bill of over N$100 000.
Opinion – Nedbank offers solar financing for homeowners
As the world shifts to renewable energy in the wake of climate change and escalating living costs, solar power is emerging as a sustainable, cost-effective solution. I
Asian markets rise as positive mood flows
Asian markets were mixed yesterday as investors struggled to maintain early gains fanned by hopes the Federal Reserve’s interest rate hike campaign has run its course.
Capricorn Group CIO bags financial technology award
One of Capricorn Group executives Dr Etienne Slabbert, chief information officer (CIO), has received the CIO of the Year 2023 award. Slabbert was awarded for his exceptional leadership, visionary mindset and relentless pursuit of excellence in the southern African financial technology realm.
High claims decimated Bankmed reserves …as financial services medical aid declares insolvency
An unsustainable increase in claim amounts, which adversely impacted its reserve level, was one of the main causes for the medical aid fund that caters to banks, Bankmed, going insolvent.









