Concerned parents and children gathered on Wednesday at the Head Woman’s house in Sikanduko on Friday, appealing for urgent intervention over persistent difficulties in securing school placements at Sikanduko Primary School. The meeting was convened by Head Woman Siremo Rabana…
A suspended Namibia Desert Diamonds (NAMDIA) employee, Charles Roman, appeared in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court after being arrested in the early hours of Wednesday in connection with investigations linked to the deadly NAMDIA incident of 18 January. The January incident,…
Investigators in Otjozondjupa have intensified efforts to trace a woman believed to be a key figure in the killing of police officer Sergeant Thomas Shigwedha, following the release of new CCTV evidence placing her with the victim shortly before his…
The National African Students’ Association (NASA) has expressed concern over current government policies that limit access to subsidised tertiary education for Grade 11 learners. According to NASA, the Namibia Students Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) currently allows Grade 11 students to…
Elon Musk’s social media platform X has moved to restrict its artificial intelligence tool, Grok, from generating or altering images that show real people undressed or in sexually suggestive ways. The decision follows growing public concern over the misuse of…
Voting in Uganda’s presidential and parliamentary elections has been delayed in several parts of the country, particularly in the capital Kampala and the border city of Jinja, nearly two hours after polls were scheduled to open. Reports from voters and…
Ugandans went to the polls today to elect a president and members of Parliament in an election taking place under tight security and restricted communication, as authorities enforced a nationwide internet shutdown ahead of voting. Polling stations opened early across…
Consumers using basic bank accounts in Namibia continue to face very different costs depending on where they bank, with some institutions offering free everyday services while others charge notable transaction fees. A December 2025 comparison released by the Bank of…
NamPost and the Ministry of Finance have agreed on a set of corrective measures aimed at reducing long queues and cash shortages that have affected social grant payments across the country since NamPost took over the service from Epupa Investment.…
Authorities in Okahandja District are investigating a deadly incident linked to illegal hunting at Farm Otjisazu in Ovitoto. Police say anti-poaching security personnel confronted two men suspected of killing an oryx when the situation escalated. During the confrontation, one of…
