Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has expanded its 5G network to five more Namibian towns as it increases network capacity. The operator has connected Grootfontein, Mariental, Okahandja, Otjiwarongo and Tsumeb to its 5G network, following the commercial launch of the technology in 2025. The latest expansion forms part of the second phase of MTC’s 5G rollout, […]

The Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform has partially lifted restrictions imposed following a foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) outbreak in the ||Kharas region after livestock traced from the infected farm tested negative for the disease. The ministry, through the Directorate of Veterinary Services (DVS), says the outbreak was detected in the Karasburg Veterinary District […]

The police are appealing to the public to assist them in finding five suspects who robbed employees of a betting shop near Okatana service station on Monday. The suspects allegedly entered the betting shop, threatened employees with a knife, and took N$36 800. The incident was reported at about 09h28, Oshana police spokesperson Thomas Aiyambo […]

A fugitive wanted by the police in connection with the murder of late prosecutor Justine Shiweda has been arrested. The suspect is also one of five people allegedly linked to the robbery of about N$56 000 near Bank Windhoek at Oshakati on Friday. His arrest comes amid allegations that he had been sending threatening messages […]

The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) wants the City of Windhoek to delay the enforcement of its new heavy-vehicle permit system. CIF on Thursday said the additional costs could increase construction prices and put pressure on contractors. The City’s Heavy Vehicle Access and Permit System came into effect on 1 September. Camera-based enforcement and […]