The Kavango West directorate of education has recorded an increase in the enrolment of pupils with special educational needs, rising to 181 this year from 107 in the 2025 academic year. In an interview with Nampa yesterday, Kavango West regional…

Omuthiya constituency regional councillor Erastus Nekomba has warned against the neglect and exploitation of elderly people after routine household visits this week uncovered two instances of pensioners living under dire conditions. Nekomba said the old-age grant was introduced to help…

Former FC Ongos men’s football team head coach Ronny Kanalelo says he leaves the club proud of the progress made during his tenure, despite stepping down from the role. Kanalelo was appointed in November 2025 and guided FC Ongos to…

Pupil enrolment in the Ohangwena region has increased by 5 800, from 130 479 in 2025 to 136 279 in 2026, reflecting growing demand for education services. Delivering her state-of-the-region address at Eenhana on Friday, governor Kadiva Hamutumua said the…

Urban and rural development minister James Sankwasa has warned that political affiliation will not influence recognition of traditional leaders, saying chieftaincy applications must meet customary law and hereditary succession requirements. Speaking during a public engagement at Opuwo on Wednesday, Sankwasa…

Residents of Gibeon have petitioned the Hardap police regional commander, calling for an urgent investigation into allegations of police brutality and abuse of authority at the Gibeon Police Station. The petition, addressed to Hardap regional commander Sydney Philander and copied…

Otjozondjupa governor John ||Khamuseb on Monday warned public servants against the misuse of government resources, saying the wastage of water and electricity as well as poor maintenance are placing an unnecessary financial burden on the state. ||Khamuseb, during his state…

Most of the pensioners in the Hardap region whose monthly grants were frozen due to a verification exercise can expect to receive their funds during the July payment cycle. Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare senior administrative officer at…

Three Namibian runners will carry the nation’s hopes and ambitions when they line up against some of Africa’s finest athletes at the prestigious Nelson Mandela Bay Half-Marathon in Gqeberha, South Africa this weekend. Defending women’s champion Lavinia Haitope, along with…

The Epupa All Stars football team and Otjinene netball team won the inaugural Namibia Rural Sport Development Federation Winter Cup staged at Bobby Sissing Stadium in Windhoek on Sunday. The competition attracted 11 football teams and 10 netball teams competing…

At 19, Maria Kanyanga from Mukekete village in the Tondoro constituency of the Kavango West region is already a double southern African champion, but says she is only at the beginning of her athletics journey. Kanyanga, a pupil at Kandjimi…

The Oshikoto leg of the Real Madrid Foundation Football Clinic was officially launched at Omuthiya on Monday, bringing together young footballers, coaches, educators and community stakeholders in a celebration of youth development through sport. The five-day clinic, running from Monday…