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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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

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 […]

A woman (37) was allegedly raped and robbed on Friday at around 20h00 in the Oshikuku constituency. This was confirmed by police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. The alleged suspect took a knife and threatened the victim before raping her, said Shikwambi. It is further alleged that the suspect robbed the victim […]

A police officer (42) was bitten on the stomach by a teen suspect at Oshihole village in the Onesi constituency on Saturday. This was confirmed by police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. The suspect (19) was arrested on the same day at around 17h00, after the officer sustained a laceration as a […]

Two separate motor vehicle accidents over the weekend at Ondangwa and Onethindi resulted in death, noted police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi in the weekend crime report. At Ondangwa, Ndjomba Nghidipohamba (33) lost control of his vehicle at the Indangungu curve, resulting in his death. “Three passengers aged 30, 31, and 31 sustained slight to serious injuries,” […]