Namibia’s youth are set to receive a significant boost in their entrepreneurial endeavors with the official green light from Cabinet for the National Youth Fund (NYF). N$257 million initiative is poised to inject much-needed capital into youth-led start-ups and growing…
A disturbing case of domestic violence has rocked the quiet village of Mayara in the Kavango West Region, where a 48-year-old man was severely burned in what police suspect was an intentional attack by his spouse. The victim, identified as…
The fight against gender-based violence (GBV) intensified in Kavango East this week with the official launch of the “End GBV Namibia” campaign by Regional Governor Hamunyera Hambyuka in Rundu. The campaign aims to raise awareness, promote accountability, and foster open…
A dispute over cattle grazing rights on Farm Swartkoppies, near Dordabis, escalated into a fatal confrontation on Saturday morning, resulting in the death of 53-year-old Nicolaas Orlam. The incident, which occurred between 9:00 AM and 10:00 AM, saw Orlam sustain…
A tragic incident unfolded in Tsumeb on Friday night when a 46-year-old man was fatally shot by a security guard. The Namibian Police Force has confirmed the death, which occurred around 9:00 PM on 9th Road.Police spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi reported…
Global alarm intensified in the early hours of Sunday, June 22, 2025, following a series of coordinated U.S. airstrikes on three key Iranian nuclear facilities. The attacks, confirmed by U.S. President Donald Trump, mark a dramatic escalation in regional tensions,…
Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has unequivocally reaffirmed his unwavering commitment to tackling deep-rooted corruption and systemic inefficiencies within local government structures across Namibia. In a recent and characteristically forthright statement that has resonated throughout the nation,…
A 24-year-old woman has been arrested by police in the Ohangwena Region following the fatal stabbing of her 30-year-old brother in the early hours of today at Oshikuni village, located in the Okongo Constituency. Preliminary information indicates that the woman…
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has called on all stakeholders in the housing sector to support the national goal of delivering 10,000 housing units during the current financial year, as outlined by President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Speaking…
Namibia has officially introduced its first-ever electronic identity card (E-ID), marking a significant milestone in the country’s efforts to modernize identity management and improve access to essential services. The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security (MHAISS) unveiled the…
