Eleven suspects have been arrested after they reportedly assaulted a man (58) during a land dispute at Kanono in the Zambezi region on Sunday. Namibian police spokesperson and head of community policing, chief inspector Kisco Sitali, explained how the incident…

The National Association of Namibian Students Organisations (Nanso) in the Kunene region has issued a strong warning to teachers and school sport officials, urging them to uphold discipline and prioritise pupils’ safety during school tournaments. A media statement released on…

Minister of works and transport Veikko Nekundi on Monday instructed the Roads Authority (RA) to act swiftly and deploy a contractor to attend to the cut-off road between Lubuta, Sachona and the Lizauli road in the Judea Lyaboloma constituency of…

Three suspects aged 16, 17, and 31 appeared in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Monday, facing multiple charges following a series of criminal activities in the early hours of Saturday. The charges leveled against the group include conspiracy to commit…

A 70-year-old Namibian man was defrauded of N$170 080 on Friday. A suspect impersonating a bank official allegedly obtained his bank PIN under false pretences. This happened at Nubuamis Hills in Brakwater. According to the police, the incident occurred at…

The Former Refugees Repatriation Association of Namibia (Frran) says it will take its demands to president Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. This follows an inconclusive meeting with Swapo officials and United Nations (UN) representatives on Saturday. The engagement, led by Swapo secretary general…

A man (21) died instantly, while a woman (26) sustained severe burns in separate lightning strikes at Kanyikama village in the Mpungu constituency of the Kavango West region on Friday. According to Kavango West police regional commander commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo…

No decisions regarding the future of Venezuela should be imposed from outside the country, as Venezuelans have the right to decide on their future themselves. This was said by Spanish foreign minister Jose Albares on Wednesday. “Decisions cannot be imposed…

The Otjozondjupa health directorate has reported 22 confirmed positive cases of cholera and 96 suspected cases. This was confirmed by the region’s health director, Gerbhado Timotheus, last week. “The first positive case was reported on 19 November last year, and…

The ||Kharas governor’s youth desk hosted an awareness session at the Keetmanshoop Multi-Purpose Youth Centre on Friday aimed at equipping local youth with critical information regarding the National Youth Development Fund (NYDF). The engagement, organised by the Office of the…

Onelago headman Sam Nepando was laid to rest on Saturday at Onamutene village in the Oshikoto region. Nepando was shot and killed last week while presiding over a land dispute hearing at Iikokola village in the Onayena constituency. Speaking at…

The ||Kharas governor’s youth desk held an information session at Keetmanshoop on Friday to help young people understand how they can benefit from the National Youth Development Fund (NYDF). The event took place at the Keetmanshoop Multi-Purpose Youth Centre and…