Category: National
Online GBV Is More Prevalent Than Thought In Namibia
By: Dwight Links Online GBV is more prevalent than thought in Namibia. This was the shared message from the first-ever report on ‘Understanding Online Gender-Based Violence in Southern Africa’ held on Tuesday in Windhoek. The report found the Covid-19 pandemic…
We Have No Business With Ciske, Says IPC
By: Ludorf Iyambo Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) spokesperson Imms Nashinge says IPC does not have any business with former Swakopmud constituency councillor Ciske Smith-Howard. This comes after Smith-Howard accused the party of owing her N$113 000. “IPC still owes…
Sampofu’s Secessionist Claims Questioned
By: Kelvin Chiringa Zambezi governor Lawrence Sampofu’s assessment of the security situation in the region has been questioned by community organisers. This week, Sampofu claimed that secessionist activities are going on in the region, spearheaded by some young teachers and…
Questions Raised Over Tjongarero’s Son-In-Law
By: Kelvin Chiringa A delegation meant to sign a Memorandum of Understanding (MoU) with Botswana to bid for the hosting of the Africa Cup of Nations by both countries has come under scrutiny after several technocrats were left out and…
Presidency Mum Over Ramaphosa Millions Saga
By: Kelvin Chiringa A cloud of silence hung over the presidency on Monday even as the dust continues to rise over the role President Hage Geingob allegedly played in the matter in which four Namibians were rounded up, interrogated and…
Street Vendor Says Feet Swelled Up Following Chinese Urine Incident
By: Ludorf Iyambo A 23-year-old street vendor Isabella Joseph, who was allegedly poured with urine by a Chinese businesswoman Weng Long Zumei, says her feet swelled up following the incident. She further told The Villager that she could no longer…
Dog Munches on Dead Owner’s Arm
By: Ludorf Iyambo A dog fed itself on its 61-year-old owner’s arm after he died in a house he was renting in Rocky Crest last week. Andries Nicolaas Esterhuyse’s body was discovered on Saturday, however, it is suspected that he…
Ministry Admits Guilt for Expired Covid-19 Vaccines
By: Envaalde T. Matheus The health minister Kalumbi Shangula says that the management at the ministry is responsible for the Covid-19 vaccines that were destroyed late last year because they expired. Shangula said this in an interview with Eagle FM’s…
King and Queen Is Constitutionally And Legally Incorrect – Uutoni.
By: Maria Namupala Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni expressed his concern in the increased usage of the term King and Queen in reference to traditional leaders, adding that it is constitutionally and legally incorrect. The minister’s recommendation for…
Mashare Residents Flock To Collect Cob
By: Annakleta Haikera The Mashare Green Schemes farm, situated in the Kavango East, is in the midst of the maize harvest and has given maize cobs to the Mashare residents. On Monday, 30 May, and Tuesday, 31 May, the farms’…