Author: Staff Reporter
Independent Patriots for Change shadow minister of international relations Rodney Cloete Rodney Cloete is demanding that the government explain Namibia’s position on the proposed sale of De Beers and its potential impact on the country’s diamond industry. In a statement on Monday, Cloete says Botswana’s parliament was informed that Anglo American had selected the Global […]
Two ||Kharas region residents accused of committing sexual crimes with a preteen girl about six years ago have both been found guilty on multiple charges, including counts of rape, in the Windhoek High Court. Judge Naomi Shivute found one of the accused, Dirk von Weidts (75), guilty on one charge of rape, two counts of […]
The Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare says the registration of new beneficiaries for the Conditional Basic Income Grant (CBIG) has been halted due to depleted funding. Gender equality and child welfare minister Emma Kantema said this in parliament on Thursday while responding to questions on the matter. Kantema said the resumption of the […]
The government is investigating reports that a Namibian meat shipment was sent back from Europe following the outbreak of foot-and-mouth disease, with authorities currently trying to establish whether the consignment originated from the affected area. Agriculture minister Inge Zaamwani told the National Assembly on Tuesday that the ministry was consulting European trading partners to establish […]
A man (31) was arrested on Tuesday after allegedly hacking his mother (51) to death with a panga and spade at their house on Tuesday morning. The incident, according to Kavango East head of crime investigations Moses Simaho, occurred at around 04h50 at Sauyemwa location in the Rundu district. The suspect, Sifwaku Ihemba, allegedly struck […]
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 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 […]
Former first lady Monica Geingos says leadership should not be defined by titles or positions, but by a person’s willingness to serve, volunteer and make a difference. Geingos was speaking during a panel discussion at the #BeFree Big Talk 2026 held at the #BeFree One Economy campus in Windhoek on Friday. Geingos said young people […]
Street vendors at Eenhana, in the Ohangwena region, have until the end of this month to move to council-designated trading areas, as the town council moves to bring street trading under control. Eenhana Town Council mayor Omri Kavandje says the relocation is aimed at creating a safer and more orderly trading environment. He was speaking […]
Otjiwarongo motorists are set to benefit from a N$81.22 million road rehabilitation programme aimed at improving road safety, traffic flow and connectivity at the town. The first phase of the programme, the rehabilitation of the C38 road, was officially handed over to contractor China Henan International Cooperation (Chico) during a ceremony held at Otjiwarongo on […]