Progress on Namibia’s broadband infrastructure is not just about technology, but also boosts socio-economic development. Minister of information and communication technology Emma Theofelus says broadband connectivity opens doors in various areas, such as the education, healthcare, e-commerce and governance sectors.…

The body of former minister of education, arts and culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa, arrived at Mariental on Wednesday. The ministry of education, as well as local authorities and traditional authorities formed a guard of honour as her body was escorted through…

Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa wants 1,4 million voters to vote for her party to reclaim its two-third majority in the National Assembly. Swapo has enjoyed a majority in parliament from 1994 to 2019. This has in the past allowed…

Keetmanshoop and Oranjemund aim to address housing shortages by providing quality accommodation for residents. The two municipalities in the //Kharas region are dusting off the Build Together low-cost housing programme in conjunction with the Shack Dwellers Federation of Namibia. The…

Urban and rural development minister Erastus Uutoni reportedly approved the sale of land at Oshakati worth an estimated N$30 million for just N$8 million to businessman Erastus ‘Chicco’ Shapumba. The Oshakati Town Council, in a media statement on Thursday, announced…

Police in the //Kharas region are on the hunt for suspects involved in two armed robberies last week.The police have requested the assistance of the public for any information that could lead to the arrest of seven possible suspects involved…

The Office of the President has thanked Namibians for their continued support and empathy towards the country’s founding president, Sam Nujoma. Nujoma is recuperating at a local hospital after a routine and precautionary medical procedure. Nujoma’s personal physician Dr Tshalli…

Founding president Sam Nujoma’s doctor, Tshali Ithete, and Nujoma’s personal assistant, Paul Shipale, announced on Sunday that Nujoma is recuperating well in hospital. The media reported that Nujoma (95) was admitted at Lady Pohamba Private Hospital in Windhoek on Thursday.…

University of Namibia vice chancellor Kenneth Matengu has been re-elected as the president of the Pan-African University (PAU) council for another three-year term. This was confirmed Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation executive director Penda Naanda. Naanda says Matengu was…

A cleaner in the Kavango West region is suing the Ministry of Health and Social Services after he reportedly suffered an electrical shock while on duty. According to High Court documents, Alfons Hausiku (32) was electrocuted at the Nankudu District…

Two drivers died in a head-on collision between a truck and a bakkie on the Swakopmund-Arandis road. The crash took place on Saturday, national police spokesperson deputy commissioner Kauna Shikwambi says. The truck, reportedly carrying empty beer bottles and crates,…

A man (37) was arrested by the police at Oshakati after he was allegedly found in possession of cocaine on Friday. Oshana police spokesperson chief inspector Thomas Aiyambo said the man was arrested after law-enforcement officers received information regarding a…