The U.S. Embassy in London, via its consular social media channels (@USAinUKConsular), has announced a significant change to the visa application process, particularly affecting nonimmigrant visas. Effective immediately, applicants for F (academic student), M (vocational student), or J (exchange visitor)…
China has unveiled a groundbreaking surveillance technology, a mosquito-sized drone developed specifically for covert military operations. The tiny aircraft, recently introduced by the National University of Defense Technology (NUDT), mimics the structure and movement of a real mosquito, making it…
The Engineering Council of Namibia (ECN) has formally responded to the Ministry of Works and Transport’s recent decision for dismissing several members of Engineering Council of Namibia, describing the move as both legally unfounded and procedurally irregular. In a letter…
Three employees of the Rundu Town Council found themselves in the dock on Tuesday, 25 June, after being arrested for allegedly accepting a bribe in exchange for illegally reconnecting water to a property that had been officially disconnected. The suspects…
A suspected case of fraudulent electrical work has emerged in Rundu, where a woman claims to have been misled into paying N$25,000 for what turned out to be an unauthorized electricity connection. The complainant, Shiyave Mwengere, alleges that in 2023…
Tragic Sibling Stabbing in Ohangwena RegionPolice in the Ohangwena region have opened a murder case against a 12-year-old boy following the fatal stabbing of his 18-year-old brother, Nathanael Johannes. The tragic incident occurred around 8:00 PM on Tuesday at Ondobe…
Police in Namibia’s Omusati Region have apprehended a 14-year-old boy in connection with the alleged rape of three minor boys. The arrest took place on Wednesday in Tsandi. Omusati Police Commander Ismael Basson detailed the disturbing incident, stating that the…
In the early hours of today, a tragic incident unfolded in Okaku KaNangula village within the Okatana Constituency, where 38-year-old Smith Arista Julandi reportedly died by suicide from a gunshot wound. Law enforcement officials have launched a comprehensive investigation into…
Namibian RnB artist Linda Simasiku, best known for her 2012 hit song “I Believe” featuring Zambian legend Peterson, has opened up about deeply personal struggles, including ongoing adoption rumours, family conflict, and depression following the loss of her father. In…
Namibia’s journey towards widespread 5G connectivity is gaining momentum, with PowerCom actively engaging Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) and Telecom Namibia on the strategic deployment of the high-speed network. These discussions are pivotal for leveraging existing infrastructure and spectrum to bring…
