Category: News
Epembe Residents Blame Leadership For Lack of Infrastructure
By: Justicia Shipena Residents in the Epembe constituency are blaming the regional leadership for the lack of infrastructure in the area, stating that they have been left out. With nearly 14 000 inhabitants, the Epembe constituency is situated in the…
Breast Cancer Leads Cancer List In Namibia
By: Hertha Ekandjo The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) CEO Rolf Hansen says breast cancer cases have risen by 5.7 per cent over the past five years. “There has been a tragic increase in the number of breast cancer cases…
Poverty, Covid-19, HIV/AIDS Have Disrupted Our Education System – Education Minister
By: Hilma Tukondjene Education minister Anna Nghipondoka says global challenges such as HIV/ AIDS and the Covid-19 pandemic have directly affected Namibia and its basic education system, leaving many children orphaned. She said this resulted in child-headed families, school dropouts…
Manhunt Launched For Rundu Wife-Killer
By: Annakleta Haikera The Namibian police in the Kavango East have launched a manhunt for Christian Kudumo, a Rundu resident suspected of killing his girlfriend, Andeline Augustinus. Augustinus’ body was discovered in the early morning hours of Tuesday at Sun…
65,936 Jobseekers Registered Since 2019 Only 2,282 Placed
By: Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus In the last three years and six months, 65 936 unemployed and underemployed Namibians have digitally flocked to the ministry of labour’s online system in the hope of securing jobs or a better one. However, in…
Kunene Communities Urged To Open Up On GBV
By: Uakutura Kambaekua Renowned broadcaster and media personality-turned-gender activist Pombili Shilongo has called on individuals and communities to speak out on gender-based violence, noting that cultural barriers are also forms of abuse that deprive the nation of moving forward. Shilongo…
Policy Conundrum: How New City Proposed Tense Namibians in Weak Economy
By: Josef Kefas Sheehama The Municipality of Windhoek is planning to formulate a new policy prohibiting home shops from operating in residential areas. There is an urgent need to focus on the aspect of leadership, whereby those who serve in…
Asparagus Investor Ditches Etunda Irrigation
By: Hilma Tuukondjele Agriculture minister Calle Schlettwein says the Etunda green scheme is back in needing investors after an investor who planted white asparagus pulled out. Schlettwein said this during a Monday meeting with governors, councillors, and traditional authorities of…
240 High School Girls Empowered Through Engineering
By: Dolly Menas The WomEng, a women in engineering organisation, in partnership with De Beers Group and Debmarine –Namdeb Foundation, recently hosted an engaging half-day GirlEng micro workshop at the NamPower Convention Centre. About 240 high school girls from 12…
Oshana’s New Commander Promises Community-oriented Policing
By: Eba Kandovazu Newly appointed Oshana Regional Commander Commissioner Naftal Sakaria says his approach to leading the region will be that of community-oriented policing. He says it aligns with the police’s strategic plan and falls under a pillar of building…