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Weekend witnesses widespread rain, more expected
Staff ReporterNov 27, 20238 min read

Weekend witnesses widespread rain, more expected

Staff Reporter THE rain fell far and wide this past weekend, with some areas receiving light to moderate showers that merely dampened streets, while others witnessed the swelling of rivers…

President Geingob optimistic about Namibia’s future amid green energy transition
Staff ReporterNov 27, 20233 min read

President Geingob optimistic about Namibia’s future amid green energy transition

Staff Reporter PRESIDENT Hage Geingob expressed optimism about Namibia’s future, highlighting the country’s increasing demand and recognition as a model for the green energy transition. “Our country is on a…

Okahao Mayor and deputy awarded Adel Women of Council
Maria DavidNov 26, 20232 min read

Okahao Mayor and deputy awarded Adel Women of Council

Maria David THE Okahao Mayor Cornelia Iiyambulua and her deputy, Julia Katoole, were awarded the Adel Women of Council medals by Minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni for…

Helao Nafidi leadership unchanged
Maria DavidNov 25, 20232 min read

Helao Nafidi leadership unchanged

Maria David THE Helao Nafidi Town Council has joined the Ongwediva, Oshakati, and Ondangwa Councils in maintaining unchanged leadership during the election of office bearers for the next 12 months.…

ECN concludes mock voter registration exercise to test new machines
Staff ReporterNov 25, 20232 min read

ECN concludes mock voter registration exercise to test new machines

Staff Reporter THE Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has announced that the mock registration exercise that took place over the period of 15—17 November 2023 in selected localities was a…

NHE hands over more houses in Okahao
Maria DavidNov 25, 20233 min read

NHE hands over more houses in Okahao

Maria David THE Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, said that the government recognizes everyone’s right to an adequate standard of living, including adequate housing, and the provision…

Prime Minister sheds light on N$260 mil ‘unaccounted for’ from Disaster Fund
Staff ReporterNov 25, 20233 min read

Prime Minister sheds light on N$260 mil ‘unaccounted for’ from Disaster Fund

Staff Reporter THE Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) has shed light on a report by the Auditor General (AG) which said that a total of N$260 million from the…

Oshana market day next month
Maria DavidNov 25, 20232 min read

Oshana market day next month

Maria David WHILE hundreds of Namibians are gearing up for festival celebrations, the Oshana Regional Council is busy finalizing preparations for the first-ever street market day. The event is slated…

Communal farmers recognized at 2023 Agra Weaner Championships
Staff ReporterNov 25, 20232 min read

Communal farmers recognized at 2023 Agra Weaner Championships

Staff Reporter AGRA Auction recently hosted the Agra Weaner Championships in Gobabis, where Wilson Tjirare, Godfried Zemburuka, and Frenfriedt Karipata emerged as the top three champions in the 2023 Agra…

Inland fishing stocks drastically declining – Klazen
Staff ReporterNov 24, 20233 min read

Inland fishing stocks drastically declining – Klazen

Staff Reporter THE Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen, has expressed his deep concern about the magnitude of illegal fishing in inland water bodies and the decline of…

Widespread rain welcomed after persistent heatwave
Staff ReporterNov 24, 20236 min read

Widespread rain welcomed after persistent heatwave

Staff Reporter AFTER a scorching week that pushed temperatures to 41°C in some places, relief has finally arrived in the form of widespread rain across the country’s interior, with more…

Road rage led to a pavement beatdown
Staff ReporterNov 24, 20233 min read

Road rage led to a pavement beatdown

Staff Reporter DETAILS of what led to an incident, whereby a sales executive of a well-known Windhoek car dealership beat up a man, have emerged. The video, which has since…

Thrifty Car Rental rebranded as SANI Car Rental under SCW’s leadership
Staff ReporterNov 24, 20233 min read

Thrifty Car Rental rebranded as SANI Car Rental under SCW’s leadership

Staff Reporter THRIFTY Car Rental has been rebranded to SANI Car Rental following its recent acquisition by the Springs Car Wholesalers Group (SCW). The car rental service will now operate…

Local authorities leaders receive good governance training
Maria DavidNov 24, 20233 min read

Local authorities leaders receive good governance training

Maria David THE Association for Local Authorities in Namibia (ALAN) has initiated a three-day training program on good governance, aiming to equip local authorities’ leaders with the necessary skills to…

Man who shot dogs arrested for illegal possession of firearm
Staff ReporterNov 24, 20231 min read

Man who shot dogs arrested for illegal possession of firearm

Staff Reporter A MALE suspect, aged 48, was arrested by the police at Tsandi in the Omusati Region, accused of illegal possession of a firearm and ammunition, and of having…