The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism says that putting down the lion was not their initial intention, but it had to be done to save the life of Likando Mambena (44). The lion attacked Mambena in the Chefuzwe area on the outskirts of Katima Mulilo and, as a result, officials shot and killed the […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism says that false tips from residents on the whereabouts of a lioness in the Zambezi region have hindered efforts in tracking the lion. Environment officials have been searching for the lioness since Monday, after she escaped during attempts to apprehend her in the Chefuzwe area, on the outskirts […]
The Monarch Lifeguard and Emergency Services launched a diving search and recovery service to address the critical need for skilled divers in Namibia at Walvis Bay on Wednesday. Monarch owner Martin Muyenga said that the shortage of divers in Namibia has been a challenge for many communities facing water-related emergencies. “It has become evident to […]
Minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security Albert Kawana officiated the inauguration of the Onhuno police checkpoint in the Ohangwena region on Friday. The upgrade of the checkpoint includes a checkpoint shelter and office block, with ablution facilities for officers and members of the public. The total cost of the upgrade is valued at […]
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The government is still clueless on how much was spent to finance president Hage Geingob’s funeral proceedings. Geingob died on 4 February and was buried on 25 February. However, over a month down the line, the government is yet to determine the total expenses incurred for the memorial and funeral ceremonies, while various companies continue […]
The minister of labour, industrial relations and employment creation, Utoni Nujoma, is embroiled in a dispute over a family house in Windhoek. Nujoma and his younger sister, Usuta, are staking a claim to a house which was previously owned by their late aunt, Alberdine Katjimune. Alberdine is their mother, Kovambo Nujoma’s younger sister. The disputed […]
Amid a wave of violence that has seen four women allegedly killed in crimes of passion, traditional leaders say young people should stay in touch with their traditional beliefs, norms and culture, which are hinged on a solid foundation of love, respect and care for each other. They say this formula creates harmony in society, […]
This week, the parliament is set to approve regulations that will set in motion the hunt for an information commissioner and his or her deputy for Namibia. This would operationalise an information commission under the Access to Information Act. Once this is done, the regulations will be gazetted and will allow the secretary of parliament […]
Artist and spiritualist Hishishi Shikongeni said to Desert Radio on Thursday that a culture that has removed traditional beliefs and values has taken over discipline. This comes amid a wave of violence that has seen four women killed in alleged crimes of passion. He added that with traditional values, women were given the respect they […]