The Ministry of Works and Transport has officially terminated the appointments of several members of the Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN), with the decision taking immediate effect. This follows earlier notices issued by the ministry requesting council members to provide…
In a major step towards improving access to affordable housing, the Government of Namibia has officially endorsed the implementation of the Pension-Backed Home Loan (PBHL) scheme, a new housing initiative targeted at civil servants. The announcement was made by the…
A 28-year-old man from Otjomuise is under criminal investigation after allegedly encouraging a minor to smoke flavoured tobacco, sparking public concern over child protection and tobacco control. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, national police spokesperson, confirmed the incident on Tuesday, stating…
A proposed electricity tariff hike by the Northern Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) has sparked frustration among Rundu residents, who have strongly opposed the suggested 3% increase for the 2025/2026 financial year. During a recent public consultation, community members expressed concern…
Concerns over stalled housing occupation in Okongo have reached a critical point, with Urban and Rural Development Minister Sankwasa James Sankwasa directing the Village Council to expedite the installation of basic services for newly built homes left unoccupied since 2022.…
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has committed to sponsoring a fully built house worth N$750,000 each year for the Miss Namibia titleholder from 2025 to 2028. This landmark agreement forms part of a broader initiative aimed at elevating the Miss…
A 20-year-old woman living with a disability has allegedly been sexually assaulted multiple times by a neighbour in the Engodi constituency of the Oshikoto Region, police have confirmed. The suspect, an adult male from Ongaka village, was arrested following a…
A 55-year-old man has been arrested for illegal fishing in a sewerage pan located behind the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) base in Oshakati, the Namibian Police in the Oshana Region have confirmed. According to Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, the arrest…
A somber cloud hangs over the Ombili location in Otjiwarongo after a 12-year-old schoolboy, identified as Shikudule Michael, reportedly died by suicide on Monday. The tragic event unfolded shortly after he was asked to take a bath. According to Senior…
It was confirmed by Oshana police spokesperson chief inspector Thomas Aiyamabo on Tuesday that , Nine escapees were rearrested in the Oshana and Ohangwena regions, while the other two were arrested in the Oshikoto region. Said by Aiyambo They escaped…
