Daily Archives: Dec 4, 2023

Over 10,000 Seek Legal Aid in Namibia in 2023

Windhoek - Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab disclosed that in 2023, over 10,000 applications for legal aid were received by her ministry. During a Cabinet committee briefing, she stated that of these applications, approximately 7,500 were granted, with ...

Kajiado Chief Employs Informants to Combat FGM

Kajiado, Kenya - In Kajiado County, the fight against Female Genital Mutilation (FGM) has taken a strategic turn with the introduction of informants in each village by Maureen Maya, the Senior Assistant Chief of the Irng'osuani Sub location. This init...

Windhoek: NamPol Announces Major Officer Promotions

In Windhoek, the Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has recently promoted 4,682 officers, marking a significant step in their ranks. The promotion, effective from 1st December 2023, was announced by NamPol Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shik...

Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company Targets Infrastructure Upgrade

Nakuru, Kenya - Nakuru Rural Water and Sanitation Company (NARUWASCO) is set to boost its performance and revenue through technical capacity improvements aimed at minimizing water losses due to aging infrastructure. Currently, the Water Service Provid...

Windhoek: Namibia Confronts Critical Blood Supply Shortage

In Windhoek, the Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) is currently facing a critical shortage of blood supply. According to Namibian Press Agency (NAMPA), Supervisor of Marketing and Donor Relations at NamBTS, the country is down to a five-...

Somalia Appoints New Ambassador to Qatar

Mogadishu - The Emir of Qatar, Tamim bin Hamad Al Thani, recently received the credentials of Somalia's newly appointed Ambassador to Qatar, Dr. Mohamed Ahmed Sheikh Ali, also known as Doodishe. The ceremony marked a pivotal moment in enhancing the dip...

Somali National Army and Local Forces Repel Al-Shabaab in Galgudud

Mogadishu - In the Galgudud region of Somalia, the Somali National Army, with the support of local forces, successfully conducted an operation near the town of Ceel-dheer, inflicting significant losses on Al-Shabaab militants. Commander Abdulle Mohamud...

Khorixas: Reports of Sexual Assaults and Fraudulent Activities

In Khorixas, Kunene Region, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by a 30-year-old man on Friday. The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) reported that the incident occurred around 21:40 after the girl had gone to fetch a key from her grandmother. The sus...

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Namibian Athletes Secure Spots at Tokyo Deaflympics

Windhoek: Several athletes have qualified to represent Namibia at the Deaflympics scheduled for Tokyo, Japan, from 15 to 26 November 2025. The qualifying events took place at the National Youth Service (NYS) Centre in Rietfontein, Otjozondjupa Region,...
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Twenty Seven Magistrate Positions to Be Filled in 2025/26, Announces Minister Immanuel

Windhoek: The Minister of Justice and Labour Relations, Wise Immanuel, has announced the appointment of 27 magistrates by the Office of the Judiciary during the 2025/26 financial year. This announcement was made in the National Assembly last week as p...

Hangula Calls for Inclusion of Ex-Air Namibia Staff in New National Airline

Windhoek: Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Member of Parliament, Vaino Hangula, has called on Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, to include former Air Namibia employees in the process of establishing and operating a new national airline. ...

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