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In the footsteps of the Damara, San, Ovahimba and Ovaherero, Namibia’s tourism landscape offers an opportunity to experience the country’s pre-colonial times. Namibia is mostly known for having the world’s oldest dunes that meet the cold Atlantic Ocean, coupled with its contradictory vastness and the beauty of its heritage. Over 200 kilometres north-west of Windhoek […]
A war of words has erupted between Swapo secretary general Sophia Shaningwa and Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) leader McHenry Venaani over fielding older candidates in the forthcoming presidential and parliamentary elections. While speaking at a political rally at Okalongo on Saturday, Venaani said Namibians should not vote for “pensioners” in the November election. He said […]
Iyaloo Erastus (35), who worked for Bank Windhoek’s Maerua Mall branch in Windhoek and tragically collapsed and died while on duty, has been praised as a shining example of excellence in customer service. According to a police report, the incident occurred on 5 April around 16h05 at Bank Windhoek, Maerua Mall. Erastus collapsed and died […]
Bank Windhoek has appointed Wetumwene Shikage as strategic communication specialist in the marketing and corporate communication services department. Shikange is currently in her final year at the Namibia University of Science and Technology studying towards a bachelor’s degree in English and linguistics. She has five years experience in the media industry, including television production and […]
Walvis Bay junior mayor Fisabo Mapalo and other junior councillors were invited to attend the two-day National Junior Councillors’ Conference (NJCC) in Victoria Falls, Zimbabwe, over the weekend. The conference was held under the theme, ‘Intergenerational Solidarity: Promoting Local Government for All Ages’. Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Mapalo said the main aim of the […]
Nujoma, cousin house feud takes new twist Sandy Katjimune, the niece of Katutura resident John Katjimune, has accused her uncle of greed and attempting to sell their family home, leaving several family members homeless. Speaking to The Namibian on Thursday , Sandy claimed her uncle John has been trying to sell the house since their […]
The team behind the Namibian podcast ‘National Podcast’, launched in 2022 by Paul Shiweda (27) from the Oshana region, will collaborate with the international organisation, NextGen Impact, this year. The podcast is aimed at motivating young people and giving them a platform to express themselves freely. Speaking to The Namibian yesterday, Shiweda said the podcast […]
The Office of the Judiciary on Monday launched its social media platforms. This was noted a statement released by the Office of the Judiciary on Monday. According to the statement, the launching of the platforms will ensure that the office maximises efforts to continue to build public trust and confidence in the judiciary by maintaining […]
The Namibia University of Science and Technology (Nust) has been ordered to pay a food purchase agreement debt worth N$395 000 to XL Investment CC. The company, represented by Utaara Jauch, has issued a stern letter of demand to Nust, urging the institution to settle its outstanding dues. The contract between Nust and XL Investment […]
Pensioner John Hopkins (73) has always been passionate about infrastructure. Originally from Cape Town, Hopkins says he grew up in a normal, loving, middle-class family. He struggled at school and even failed mathematics in Standard 10 (Grade 12), but he says he was determined to succeed. Despite the challenges, he managed to do some internship […]