Six steal million from Hochland Park home
Maria David A CHINESE businessman, Sun Gong was held at gunpoint while six armed robbers steal over N$ 1.1 million and USD10 000 in cash, and valuable items worth N$…
South African meat and livestock banned for now
Staff Reporter PROMPTED by the resurgence of the Foot-and-Mouth Disease (FMD) outbreak in South Africa, the agriculture ministry has resolved to extend the suspension of livestock and meat imports from…
Angolan national busted for possession of cannabis
Maria David AN ANGOLAN national was arrested in the Omusati Region on Monday for allegedly dealing in prohibited dependence-producing drugs. He was caught red-handed in the Oshihahu village in the…
Police arrests three men for stealing items valued at N$25 000
Staff Reporter THE Erongo Police arrested three men, including a taxi driver, on Sunday for breaking into a house in Mondesa and stole items worth N$25 000. The police said…
No animals or meat products allowed into Namibia from South Africa
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform announced that no live animals or meat products are allowed to cross any border from South Africa into Namibia due…
Minor dies after hit by bus
Staff Reporter A GRADE one learner from High Hopes Primary School, Peendohamba Ruben (9), died on Monday, after she was hit by a bus, while on her way home from…
Bird flu outbreak successfully controlled, safety measures lifted
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform announced that all safety measures that were imposed to control the Highly Pathogenic Avian Influenza (HPAI) outbreak have been lifted.…
Environment ministry proud about high-profile tourist visits
Staff Reporter THE Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has expressed pride and gratitude over Namibia’s recent high-profile tourist visits and said that the ministry hopes that these visits will…
Geingob extends condolences to family of Jane Katjavivi
Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Hage Geingob has extended his condolences to the family of Jane Katjavivi, the wife of the Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, who passed away this…
Use of taxis in transporting criminals a growing concern – Erongo Police
Samuel Shinedima THE Namibian police in the Erongo region expressed concern about the increasing incidents of taxis used in criminal activities, following a robbery occurrence at Woermann Brock in Swakopmund…
Namibian economy stable, says central bank
Business Reporter THE Macroprudential Oversight Committee (MOC) of the Bank of Namibia (BoN), at its third meeting held on 4 August 2022, reviewed the overall state of global and domestic…
Wife of NA Speaker, Jane Katjavivi, dies in flight home
JUST IN: Jane Katjavivi (70), the wife of the Speaker of National Assembly (NA), Peter Katjavivi, passed on a few hours ago while in a flight on her way home,…
Top cop says operation “Lungameni phase 1” was a resounding success
Maria David THE newly appointed Oshana regional commander of the police, Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, has hit the ground running.Merely a week after taking over from his predecessor Rauha Amwele,…
NamPol confiscated drugs worth N$5 million in July
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police Force (NamPol) seized N$5 119 234,90 worth of drugs – with Cannabis making up the bulk of the confiscations – and arrested 172 suspects in…
Auala shares her skills with others
Maria David A THREAD and a needle are all what it took for 44-year-old Martha Auala to create employment for herself and few others. Auala currently juggles the responsibility of…