A 59-year-old woman is fighting for her life in hospital after she allegedly set the shack on fire while she was inside in an attempted suicide mission. The woman allegedly resorted to the unthinkable after learning that her husband was involved in extramarital affairs. The incident occurred on Tuesday at around 17h00 at Epya location in Ondangwa in the Oshana region. Oshana crime...
The Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST) reached a significant milestone in its illustrious journey this year with the NUST community — students, staff, and executives — gathered in a vibrant parade that painted the streets in shades of blue.In his keynote address, Vice-Chancellor Erold Naomab reflected on NUST’s remarkable transformation over the last...
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced the resignation of its Chief Executive Officer John Steytler, with immediate effect. The Bank in a statement today said Steytler stepped down to pursue new interests and opportunities, marking the end of his tenure, which began in September 2023. DBN Board Chairperson Evangelina Nailenge, expressed gratitude for...
Track and field coach Henk Botha has criticised the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC), the Region 5 Youth Games organisers, for planning a training camp in Botswana ahead of the competition, which is set for early July. Describing the decision as ridiculous, Botha accused officials of prioritising travel allowances over practical preparation. He argued that training...
The appeal former Swapo Okahandja constituency councillor Steve ‘Biko’ Booys lodged against the refusal of the Windhoek Magistrate Court to release him on bail was struck from the High Court roll this morning by Judge Naomi Shivute. This is ostensibly to allow Booys an opportunity to resolve his legal representation issues. Booys has had several...
The Fund on Wheel campaign engages communities in the Hardap Region to bring services closer to the people by increasing road safety awareness and educating the public about the Motor Vehicle Accident Fund (MVA)’s mandate, benefits, and claims process. The week-long community engagement campaign began on Monday, 3 March, and is expected to conclude tomorrow...
The European Union (EU) Delegation in Namibia, in collaboration with the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade and the Namibian Standards Institution (NSI), officially handed over advanced laboratory equipment worth €695 670.This was given to the NSI last month at a ceremony held at the NSI Testing and Inspection Centre in Walvis Bay.Governor of Erongo Neville...
FIFA Secretary General, Mattias Grafström, expressed his sorrow on the sudden passing Charles Siyauya, the General Secretary of the Namibia Football Association (NFA). Grafström said the late Siyauya was highly respected in African football and with NFA’s Executive Council, he played a vital role in advancing and developing the craft. “That is a task he...
President Nangolo Mbumba has formally unveiled the commemorative Hage Geingob N$60 note. The new note is legal tender alongside the existing currency. The new banknote will only be printed once-off, designating it as a collector’s item. The central bank plans to release an entirely new range of Namibian currencies in June this year. Johannes !Gawagab,...