Category: National
POLICE ARREST TWO POACHERS, THREE ON THE RUN
By: Envaalde T. Matheus Retired police commissioner Ndahangwapo Kashihakumwa says that the anti-poaching team has arrested two of the five suspected poachers. They entered the Etosha National Park yesterday intending to poach rhinos after they (the anti-poaching unit) received a…
NDEITUNGA BREAKS SILENCE ON RAMAPHOSA SCANDAL
By: Kelvin Chiringa Inspector-General of the Namibian police Sebastian Ndeitunga has disclosed that South African authorities went silent after being asked whether a crime had been reported in connection with a robbery at Ramaphosa’s farm. This is after the Namibian…
THE RACE TO TAME INFLATION INFLICT MORE PAIN
By: Nghiinomenwa Erastus In a quest to calm down the trajectory in the prices of goods and services, the bank of Namibia is making the cost of money more expensive and burdening those with debt obligations. Households and corporates’ debt…
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…