The ||Kharas governor’s youth desk has assisted young people through training, scholarships, tertiary applications and other development opportunities since its establishment last year. Youth desk coordinator Emma Abed says the desk was established after ||Kharas governor Dawid Gertze took office…

A Windhoek grandmother is struggling to care for six grandchildren who have dropped out of school after the death of her daughter, the family’s breadwinner, in 2024. Secilia Gawanas (58) tells The Namibian that life became difficult after she became…

Namibia has translocated 575 wild animals from Etosha National Park to conservation areas across the country, including communal conservancies in the Kunene region. The translocation, led by the Ministry of Environment and Tourism, was supported by conservation partners. Conservation Travel…

The Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has opened a mobile home at Okongo, bringing telecommunications services closer to residents of the town and surrounding communities.0 The outlet, which opened on Thursday, is MTC’S 40th retail store nationwide. It allows customers in…

Former Bank Windhoek managing director Baronice Hans has been appointed chief executive of Lady Pohamba Private hospital. Hans confirmed her appointment to The Namibian on Wednesday, saying she will take up the position of chief executive of Lady Pohamba private…

A Windhoek church is providing shelter, warm meals and hope to people experiencing homelessness this winter, with some residents describing it as a chance to rebuild their lives. Pastor Kenneth Linnon at Khomasdal Baptist Church in Khomasdal told The Namibian…

A Windhoek pensioner says the City of Windhoek repaired a damaged guardrail near her home only after The Namibian questioned the year-long delay. Albertina Thomas (65), who lives in Dorado Park, told The Namibian in June the delay in repairing…

The City of Windhoek warns residents and businesses against illegal water connections, saying offenders could face fines and possible imprisonment. In a public notice issued on Thursday, the municipality reminds residents that illegal water connections can lead to legal consequences…

Young professionals in Windhoek say rising rental costs in the city are making independent living increasingly unaffordable despite being employed. Sales executive Kondja Nambundunga told The Namibian last Tuesday that finding rental accommodation as a young professional in Windhoek has…

The National Council’s standing committee on education, science, information and communication technology (ICT) and youth development has started a stakeholder engagement programme. Speaking at the opening of the stakeholder engagement session at Otjiwarongo on Monday, committee chairperson Bethuel Tjaveondja said…

The National Council’s standing committee on education, science, information and communication technology (ICT) and youth development has started a stakeholder engagement programme. Speaking at the opening of the stakeholder engagement session at Otjiwarongo on Monday, committee chairperson Bethuel Tjaveondja said…

Former first lady Monica Geingos has urged young women to embrace their culture with pride while cautioning against confusing cultural pride with tribalism. Speaking at the Îsabedi Graduation Ceremony organised by ǂNisa Damaradi |Ae||gams, Geingos praises the organisation for creating…