…as police record over 110 000 crimes Police inspector general Joseph Shikongo says the prevalence of crime in the country remains a matter of serious concern. This comes after the police recorded a total of 110 551 criminal cases during…

POLICE inspector general Joseph Shikongo says traffic officers must learn to give warnings to road users and not simply issue them tickets immediately. Shikongo made this plea on Sunday at Oshikango while addressing police officers on the significance of professionalism…

The Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service announced the temporary closure of the Oshakati Independence Stadium on Tuesday, with immediate effect. This was announced by the director of sports and development, Jo-Ann Manuel, in a public notice. “The anticipated…

Swapo deputy Secretary general Uahekua Herunga promises Namibians that they will soon fuel their cars with locally produced oil. This comes as electioneering takes centre stage ahead of the November presidential and National Assembly elections. Speaking at a rally at…

The delayed third National Youth Games (NYG) will take place later this year, the organisers said following the official launch at Oshakati on Friday. Organised by the Namibia Sports Commission (NSC) in conjunction with the Ministry of Sport, Youth and…

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security says supporters of the king of Buganda, Ronald Mutebi II, have caused disruptions by falsely claiming the Ugandan king was unlawfully detained in Namibia and staging protests at Namibian diplomatic missions.…

The Namibia Local Businesses Association (Naloba) says president Nangolo Mbumba has declined its request to discuss the country’s economy with him. This comes after Naloba president Erastus Shapumba wrote Mbumba a letter on 25 June, requesting an urgent appointment to…

Medical interns practicing at various hospitals in Windhoek say they are subjected to long working hours without compensation. They claim that despite their contracts indicating that they should work 40 hours per week, they work more than that and work…

The government has rejected a visa extension request by the king of the Buganda tribe of Uganda, King Ronald Mutebi II. This was confirmed by Erastus Hailwa, the foreign relations officer in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation yesterday.…

The government has rejected a visa extension request by the king of the Buganda tribe of Uganda, King Ronald Mutebi II. This was confirmed by Erastus Hailwa, the foreign relations officer in the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, on…

Swapo central committee member Peya Mushelenga says towns governed by opposition parties are facing significant development delays. Mushelenga made these remarks at a mini rally at Ondangwa on Sunday. “There are some people in the past who tried to say…

Five family members died in a car accident on the B1 road between Tsumeb and Oshivelo in the Oshikoto region on Tuesday. National police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi on Tuesday said the incident took place at around 01h00. “It…