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Angie Motshekga’s surprise appointment as the new Minister of Defence has ignited a fierce storm of reactions from South Africans on X, with some calling for the long-time education minister to call it a day and retire. President Cyril Ramaphosa unveiled his new inclusive Government of National Unity Cabinet. The Cabinet includes ministers from the […]
Mobile Telecommunications Limited opened a dealer shop at Otjinene on Tuesday. The company says the expansion aims to enhance accessibility and convenience for residents. MTC spokesperson John Ekongo says the company previously relied on NamPost as the sole service provider at Otjinene, offering limited options like SIM card sales and replacements. Ekongo emphasised the customer-centric […]
Eating leftovers can be a great way to save money, diversify your cooking repertoire and reduce food waste. But eating leftover food can also be risky, as these foods have already been exposed to bacteria in the environment. If you haven’t stored and reheated leftovers correctly, you could be putting yourself at risk of potentially […]
Sierra Leone has brought in a new law banning child marriage with much fanfare at a ceremony organised by First Lady Fatima Bio in the capital, Freetown. Invited guests, including first ladies from Cape Verde and Namibia, watched as her husband President Julius Maada Bio signed the Prohibition of Child Marriage Act into law. Anybody […]
Five MEC positions for the ANC, four for the DA and one position for the IFP. This is the compromise position that the Democratic Alliance’s Federal Council chairperson Helen Zille wants the African National Congress to accept in forming the Gauteng Government of Provincial Unity. Prolonged talks between the ANC and the DA were deadlocked […]
A former gangster and bank robber who turned into a nightclub owner and opposition politician, Gayton McKenzie has now risen to become South Africa’s minister of sports, arts and culture. President Cyril Rampahosa appointed Mr McKenzie – the leader of the Patriotic Alliance (PA) – to the portfolio in the multi-party government that he announced […]
Those that attended a service at Walvis Bay on Saturday celebrating the legacy of the late freedom fighter Nathanael Maxuilili said shacks at the town would not have existed if he were still alive. Two panelists born at Walvis Bay, Ruusa Shipiki and former parliamentarian Ben Amathila, associated with the freedom fighter on a regular […]
A 20-year-old man has appeared in court in connection with an alleged armed robbery in which Namibia Wildlife Resorts managing director Matthias Ngwangwama was attacked and injured in Windhoek two weeks ago. Didimalang Modisa is being held in custody after appearing in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on a charge of robbery with aggravating circumstances on […]
Eighteen inmates suing the prison authorities over a decision to end their internet access are awaiting a judgement in their case at the end of next week. The inmates filed an urgent application against the minister of home affairs, immigration, safety and security, Albert Kawana, Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) commissioner general Raphael Hamunyela and three […]
A woman (43) appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court in Katutura yesterday after allegedly luring a minor into the toilet to perform a sexual act. Petronella Swartz appeared before magistrate Surita Savage on charges of rape and contravening the Combating of Immoral Practices Act 21 of 1980. Swartz is accused of luring a boy (6) […]