Deputy minister of information Emma Theofelus gave her prize money from the 2022 UN Population Award to youth enterprises who operate in the social and sexual health reproductive space.
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Alweendo told to come clean …as corruption allegations persist after mining commissioner switch
Isabella Chirchir is the country’s new mining commissioner after taking over from Erasmus Shivolo, who had served in this position since 2008.
Von François statue to fall
The towering statue of German colonial officer Curt von François will fall from its mount outside the Windhoek municipal building at the intersection of Independence Avenue and Sam Nujoma Drive.
Woman dies in bed with boyfriend
The Namibian Police at Swakopmund are investigating the mysterious case of a 31-year-old woman who allegedly died at home while in bed with her boyfriend.
Dis-Chem Pharmacy registration remains intact
The High Court has declined to set aside the decision of the Pharmacy Council of Namibia not to terminate the registration of Dis-Chem Pharmacies as community pharmacies in Namibia.
Karibib bids farewell to murdered boy
In an emotional ceremony at the Alpha and Omega Lutheran Church in Karibib, family, friends and residents bade farewell to the little boy, Adrian Myne Oswyn (6) who was brutally murdered.
Epukiro youth pin hope on sports
Alcohol and drug abuse, lack of recreational and sports facilities, unemployment and a lack of resources are what the youth in the Epukiro constituency identified as hindrances to their development.
40 Omusati schools without water
Omusati education director Benny Eiseb is concerned about schools which have been without clean water for the past two months.
PM urges wildlife protection
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has assured traditional authorities that government regards them as important partners in preserving the country’s resources.
State wants imprisonment for man acquitted on rape
State advocate Palmer Khumalo on Friday asked Windhoek High Court Judge Dinnah Usiku to sentence a man she acquitted on charges of kidnapping and rape, but convicted on a lesser charge of assault with intent to cause grievous bodily harm to a term of imprisonment.