Funanani Nelwamondo’s biggest dream is for her parents to see her finally get a job. She dreams of buying them “nice things while they’re still alive”. So far, Nelwamondo (35) has not had any luck since she graduated 16 years…

Only N$2.5 million allocated to urban roads amid N$658 million’s rain damage The Road Fund Administration (RFA) says only N$2.5 million has been allocated for flood repairs to local authority roads in the 2025/26 financial year. This is despite flood-related…

The father of a toddler (3) who was allegedly murdered by his girlfriend says he is devastated and in shock. Juuso Namuaha (59) claims the suspect acted out of anger after he told her to leave his house. According to…

Former Cabinet minister Erkki Nghimtina was laid to rest at the Eenhana Memorial Shrine on Saturday, marking the end of a man many call a pillar of the liberation struggle and independent Namibia. The liberation hero and Swapo stalwart (78)…

A woman (32) from Ohalumbele village at Onesi has been arrested in connection with the death of a toddler (3). The incident was reported to the police on Friday. The woman allegedly entered the house where the toddler lived with…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has accorded the late Swapo Party member, Cabinet minister and veteran of the liberation struggle, Erkki Nghimtina, a military funeral. Nghimtina died on 8 February, and will be laid to rest on 21 February at the Eenhana…

A man (61) has been arrested in connection with the death of a 70-year-old man at Etilyasa village in the Otamanzi constituency of the Omusati region on Friday evening. According to police, the incident occurred at around 19h30 when the…

The Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia at Okongo has accused the Okongo Village Council of failing to deliver plots to some of its paid-up members. The matter was raised by federation member Nakale Sakaria, who says 21 members contributed funds…

Liberation struggle veteran and Swapo stalwart Matias Hishoono was laid to rest on Saturday at the Eenhana Heroes Shrine in the Ohangwena region, marking the conclusion of a week-long period of national mourning. Hundreds of mourners — among them senior…

The Ohangwena region recorded an overall improvement in its 2025 Grade 11 and 12 exam results, with several schools placing in the national top 10. Ohangwena education director Isak Hamatwi says the directorate is proud of the improved performance, despite…

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has conferred a state funeral on liberation struggle veteran and Swapo stalwart Matias Kanana Hishoono, who died at the age of 89 last week. The announcement was made by the acting executive director in the president’s private…

Pedestrians remain among the most vulnerable road users in the Ohangwena region, largely due to inconsiderate driving, the police have warned. New figures show a worrying rise in road deaths and serious injuries this year. Ohangwena police regional commander commissioner…