A Windhoek councillor has come under fire for proposing residents of Havana’s Eneas Peter Nanyemba section “take up rakes and spades” and repair damaged gravel roads in their area themselves. Reacting to Samora Machel constituency councillor Lydia Kanime’s call, lawmaker…

There is no typical day in midwifery. Each unfolds differently, which requires always expecting the unexpected. “Nobody really knows exactly when a baby will come,” says registered and advanced midwife Matheus Herman. Herman began his midwifery journey at Katutura Intermediate…

Bible studies, prayer sessions and soup kitchen all allowed The City of Windhoek has agreed to stop the planned demolition of an unapproved N$500 000 Havana home, following successful negotiations with the family who owns it. The family of 15…

Middle income graduates spending between N$5 000 to N$15 000 “It’s worth a little party after all I have been through.” This is what convinced Elizabeth Michael (29) to spend N$15 000 on her recent graduation after obtaining a bachelor’s…

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has admitted to systemic failures at the Windhoek Central Mental Health Centre, following a patient escaping and a fatal police shooting. Nurses at the facility say they fear for their lives due to…

Sophia Ndjamba was 13 years old when she started Grade 1. While the average age for Grade 1 pupils in Namibia is seven, Ndjamba, now 28, was forced to start school late because she was in and out of hospital.…

The City of Windhoek says a matter of alleged promotions conducted on a tribal basis within the Windhoek City Police Service is receiving attention through the appropriate channels. This comes after the municipality received internal grievances and complaints about tribal…

The family of Giano Seibeb (29), who is accused of trespassing at State House in Windhoek on Thursday last week, is demanding to see closed-circuit television footage of the incident. The event has led to president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah suspending police…

Six months after Keetmanshoop’s Juanita Karolus (33) was found murdered in Windhoek, the police have made no arrest, prompting calls for improved investigations to resolve mounting cold cases. Karolus’ remains were discovered behind a school in a riverbed in Windhoek…

Employees at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek are questioning leadership stability following resignations of senior management over the past few months. The resignations include the finance manager and the managing director, prompting employees to raise concerns about leadership and…

The Namibia Bus and Taxi Association (Nabta) has warned public transport operators not to overcharge passengers and to stick to standard fares. In a statement released on Monday, the association says no bus and taxi fares have increased yet, despite…

The Otjiwarongo community on Thursday paid tribute to three teachers who lost their lives in a road accident between Okahandja and Otjiwarongo on 19 March. A mass memorial service for the teachers, who were all working at Tsaraxa-Aibes Primary School…