Ogongo tournament expected to be bigger and better this year
Maria David ANOTHER exciting edition of the Ogongo community tournament is underway. The organizing team aims to invest a total of N$50 000 for the hosting of the sports event.…
Blind, joyful and thankful
Maria David GETTING to Isaac Hailumetana’s traditional homestead in the Egambo village of Ohangwena is a tricky affair. From the tarred road one faces the challenge of a two-track road…
Man arrested for bumping minor at Oshakati
Maria David A SEVEN-YEAR-OLD boy was hospitalized after being hit by oncoming vehicle while he was crossing the road at Oshakati West on Friday. According to NamPol’s Thomas Aiyambo, the…
Green Hydrogen is far from a pipedream – EAN Chairperson
Staff Reporter GIVEN the amount of scepticism that Green Hydrogen has garnered, the Chairperson of the Economic Association of Namibia (EAN), Jason Kasuto, denounced claims that Green Hydrogen is just…
Four Green Hydrogen pilot projects receive N$499 million grant
Staff Reporter ABOUT €30 million, which is equivalent to N$499 million, has been allocated for the development of four Erongo-based Green Hydrogen pilot projects to assist with the necessary infrastructure…
Otavi Acid spill clean-up delayed by lack of equipment – TransNamib
Zorena Jantze NEARLY a month after the spillage of acid from 13 tankers which burst after the train carrying them derailed in Otavi, the site still remains contaminated due to…
Effects of the war still haunt Mwahafa
Maria David ALTHOUGH the war in which 82-year-old Shaimbehafo Mwahafa was a direct participant ended 33 years ago, he is still haunted by the effects of that brutal conflict. Mwahafa,…
Drivers urged to to take caution as fires erupt near city
Staff Reporter THE City of Windhoek’s municipality has warned drivers to take caution after the break out of two veld fires on the road to the Hosea Kutako International airport…
Geingob to attend the 42nd Ordinary SADC Heads of State Summit in DRC
Staff Reporter THE promotion of industrialization through agro-processing to bring about food security and mineral beneficiation are some of the issues to be discussed during president Hage Geingob’s visit to…
Thieves steal N$480 000 worth of items from Ostrich leather shop
Staff Reporter TWO suspects allegedly broke into the Exclusive Lederwaeen Shop, which is an ostrich leather shop in Swakopmund, and stole N$480 000 worth of items on Monday at about…
Police warns residents against criminals
Samuel Shinedima THE Namibian Police Spokesperson, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, has warned residents of the Windhoek City to be vigilant and beware of criminals, following a widely circulated video of…
Public invited to commemorate Heroes Day at unveiling of new logo and theme
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Information, Communication and Technology unveiled the new Heroes Day logo and theme in commemoration of the country’s 32nd Heroes Day, which will be commemorated on…
ACC seeks public assistance to trace wanted person
Staff Reporter THE Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is requesting the public’s assistance to determine the whereabouts of Beavin Mushaukwa Simataa (51), who is wanted to provide information about alleged corrupt practices…
Shituula hosts her 70th birthday party at Oshakati
Placido Hilukilwa Mirjam Shituula, a retired educationalist and a Swapo Party member who, together with Selma Namboga, challenged the party’s November 2017 congress in the High Court demanding that it…
Elderly man commits suicide
Maria David AN inquest has been registered by police in Omusati after an elderly man ended his life on Friday evening at Olupito village, Okalongo Constituency, Omusati Region. Crime Investigation…