November 30, 2023

Okotjitundu to Host Annual Football and Netball Tournament

Okotjitundu – The Okotjitundu football and netball tournament is set to take place this weekend at the restored Gustaf Ngondo Stadium in Okotjitundu, Okakarara Constituency. Tournament organizer Veitunga Viakondo, in an interview with Nampa on Wednesd…

Windhoek Sees Improvement in Gender-Based Violence Reporting

Windhoek – Superintendent Bibi Kolokwe of the Windhoek City Police’s Victim Support Unit has noted a significant increase in men reporting cases of violence, indicating the success of their community-policing-oriented approach to gender-based violence…

Unemployed Teachers in Kavango East Demand Action

Rundu – In the Kavango East Region, hundreds of unemployed teachers marched through Rundu, voicing their grievances over their prolonged unemployment. The demonstration, which started at Dr Romanus Kampungu Sports Stadium and proceeded to the Director…

Fatal Brick Attack in Odibo Claims Teen’s Life

Odibo – Paulus Valombweleni Nghuuluka, an 18-year-old boy, died on Tuesday after a confrontation in Odibo village, Oshikango Constituency, Ohangwena Region. The incident, involving a brick attack, occurred on Monday. Ohangwena Namibian Police Force (N…

Leonardville Faces Land Servicing Challenge

Leonardville, a village in the Omaheke Region, is grappling with the significant challenge of land allocation.

According to Namibian Press Agency (NAMPA), village council chairperson Petra Witbooi. Witbooi revealed the growing demand for land, with…

Otjozondjupa Region Launches Festive Road Safety Campaign

Otjiwarongo – The Otjozondjupa Region’s annual festive road safety campaign was launched at the B1 police roadblock outside Otjiwarongo on Wednesday. Governor James Uerikua officiated the event, emphasizing the importance of adhering to traffic rules …

Swakopmund Man Arrested for Alleged Rape of Teenager

Swakopmund – A 21-year-old man was arrested in Swakopmund for the alleged rape of a 15-year-old girl. The incident, as reported by the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) on Thursday, occurred between Friday and Monday. The suspect and the victim reportedl…

Swakopmund Mayoral Elections Postponed Due to Tie

Swakopmund – The Swakopmund District Magistrate Lucia Elishi postponed the 2024 Swakopmund Municipality office-bearer elections on Thursday, following a tied vote between two candidates. The contenders for the mayoral position were incumbent Mayor Din…