Lifeguards at Walvis Bay warn that the ongoing heatwave affecting Namibia’s coastal towns is increasing the risk of drowning as more people flock to beaches and swimming areas to cool off. This week temperatures at Walvis Bay ranged between 35°C…

Hilaria Shikongo from Karibib has kept a painful secret for 15 years. The 32-year-old has never been able to speak about a condition she developed after an injury during childbirth in 2011, when she gave birth to her daughter. At…

The United States government has handed over equipment for a wood identification and screening centre to support Namibia’s fight against illegal timber trafficking. The equipment was transferred on Thursday to Namibia’s minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security, Lucia…

The Roads Authority (RA) is investigating senior executive Christopher Mayumbelo following allegations that he conducted private legal work during office hours. EK Nangolo Incorporated law firm, which belongs to Eino Nangolo, in a letter dated 27 October 2026 wrote to…

The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) has arrested a Namibia Revenue Agency (Namra) tax officer over the alleged irregular issuance of a tax good standing certificate to Zong Mei Engineering (Pty) Ltd. In a statement issued on 20 February, the ACC says…

A member of the Namibian Defence Force died after he was hit by a vehicle on the C33 road near Karibib on Friday. Immanuel Samoa (39) was based at Karibib. According to the Erongo police, the incident happened at about…

The Trans-Kalahari Corridor Secretariat is pushing for stronger regional coordination on foot-and-mouth disease (FMD). Secretariat executive director Leslie Mpofu this week engaged the Walvis Bay Corridor Group (WBCG) and Namibia’s Livestock and Livestock Products Board (LLPB). “The discussion covered a…

The Ministry of Health and Social Services will conduct the second round of its nationwide polio vaccination campaign from 24 to 27 February, targeting all children under 10 years. The campaign follows the detection of poliovirus type 2 on 13…

Erongo governor Natalia /Goagoses has warned regional government employees against ignoring supervisors and misusing labour laws amid rising workplace conflicts that could threaten service delivery. The warning was issued at a joint new year meeting of regional government institutions held…

Only the state veterinary authority may possess foot-and-mouth disease (FMD) vaccines in Namibia’s FMD-free zone, the ministry of agriculture has warned. Chief veterinary officer in the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform Dr Kennedy Shoombe yesterday said no…

A Scientific report assessing water from the Cubango-Kavango River (CKR) system has revealed that its overall water quality is suitable for drinking. The assessment was based on a water quality index (WQI) analysis. The report, however, warns that some indicators…

A woman (20) and her niece (2) died in a shack fire at Kuisebmond on Tuesday. The victims have been identified as Beauty Guidao-Oas (20) and Gloria Guibes (2). Senior inspector Hilma Shomongula from the Erongo police says the fire…