WALVIS BAY: Namibia is currently hosting the 38th High-Level Ocean Panel on Sustainable Ocean Economy in Walvis Bay, marking a historical first for the African continent. The gathering, which includes global leaders and experts, seeks to address strat…
OMUTHIYA: More than 400 individuals have tested positive for HIV in the Oshikoto region of Namibia, following a comprehensive testing campaign conducted between January and October of this year. Out of the 36,976 people tested, 449 were found to be HI…
OSHIVELO: Three men have been arrested in connection with the alleged gang rape and murder of a 16-year-old girl at a farm near the Oshivelo settlement in the Oshikoto Region. The suspects, aged 22, 26, and 28, were taken into custody following the di…
TSUMEB: A 33-year-old farm worker died after reportedly ingesting an insecticide at a farm near Tsumeb in the Oshikoto Region, authorities confirmed. The man, identified as Kandere Shitunda, was transported to Tsumeb State Hospital by his employer on …
WINDHOEK: Acting High Court Judge Moses Chinhengo dismissed an application by former justice minister Sakeus Shanghala to delay the plea-taking process in the Fishrot corruption case. Shanghala argued irregularities in the plea process for himself and…
NKURENKURU: The Kavango West region has witnessed a concerning number of road fatalities and serious injuries this year, prompting a call for stricter adherence to road safety regulations. Between January 1 and December 10, nine road fatalities and 25…
WINDHOEK: Former Minister of Justice, Sacky Shanghala, currently detained since 2019, has vehemently dismissed the charges against him as laughable and nonsensical. He was charged with contravening Section 18 of the Riotous Assemblies Act, which alleg…
MUTAMBO VILLAGE: The body of a 56-year-old man was discovered hanging from a tree in what appears to be a suicide in Mutambo Village, Kavango West region. The deceased has been identified as Hausiku Paulus Siyefeni, and authorities have stated that no…
SWAKOPMUND: Close to 100 road crashes, resulting in 226 injuries and 13 fatalities, were recorded in the Erongo Region in 2023. The following year, from January to early December, the region experienced a slight decrease with 91 crashes, 227 injuries,…
KARASBURG: The Karasburg East Constituency in Namibia is set to witness significant strides in land delivery, as Councillor Anseline Beukes, elected under the Landless People’s Movement, focuses on addressing land and water issues in the region. Beuke…