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. . . aunt of girl who was allegedly raped by two uncles speaks out “One morning, I realised she didn’t go to school. Only then did I notice she was walking differently, and when I asked her, she said she stepped on a thorn.” These are the words of the aunt of the teenager […]

The Namibian Police in Rundu on Sunday seized 27 blocks of cannabis with a street value of N$128 000, Kavango East acting regional commander Eino Nambahu said. Nambahu said the drugs were found at a house in Kehemu location in Rundu after some residents of the location tipped the police off. One person has been […]

Prime minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says insurance players should promote financial inclusion and conduct ethical business. She was speaking at the 50th African Insurance Organisation annual conference on Monday. This comes as the Namibian Competition Commission issued numerous insurance companies fines of up to N$13,1 million between 1 August 2022 and 31 December 2023. These companies […]

The National Assembly (NA) is set to start on Tuesday after a six-week recess and oversight visits. In a press statement issued on Monday, the parliament said NA members need to address 18 matters which risk lapsing. “Currently there are 18 items under discussion, which needs to be concluded by 11 July, else they will […]

On 26 April, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism, in collaboration with Namibia Wildlife Resorts (NWR) announced that the Fish River Canyon has enough water to facilitate the annual hiking season. This takes place between May and September each year. I was filled with great anticipation upon hearing this announcement, as it assured a […]

Recently, five school boards in Ontario filed a lawsuit against the major social media platforms: Facebook and Instagram, Snapchat and TikTok. Their lawsuit notes that these platforms are designed to be addictive and have caused all kinds of problems for the education system. It asserts that social media causes children to suffer from mental health […]

“The support I have received goes beyond financial assistance. It is motivation to strive for excellence. “Moreover, this bursary has relieved the yearning for a part-time job to cover my expenses. Instead, I can now devote myself entirely to my studies.” These were the words of Windhoek-born Tangi Amushelelo (20), a third-year bachelor of science […]

President Nangolo Mbumba has urged young people to register to vote in this year’s presidential and National Assembly elections. The president himself registered to vote at Olympia on Monday. “That is your licence to exercise your right as a citizen of Namibia to vote and elect either an organisation, party or individual to represent you […]

Executive director of gender equality, poverty eradication and social welfare Martha Mbombo has retired. Mbombo has been replaced by Nichlas Mbingeneeko, who filled the position on 1 June. This was confirmed by ministry spokesperson Lukas Haufiku on Monday afternoon. Mbombo, who was appointed at the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare last […]

Former Roads Contractor Company (RCC) chief executive Kelly Nghixulifwa has been found guilty on four charges after a long-running trial in the Windhoek High Court. Judge Christie Liebenberg found Nghixulifwa guilty on two counts of fraud, a charge of corruptly using his position as chief executive of the state-owned RCC, and a further charge of […]