The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) has once again put Namibian cinema on the global stage with its latest film, Lukas, officially selected for the esteemed Panafrican Film and Television Festival of Ouagadougou (FESPACO) in Burkina Faso. The film will compete…
Otavi, Namibia – A devastating road accident occurred on Sunday evening when a vehicle carrying 11 occupants overturned between Otavi and Otjiwarongo, resulting in the death of a minor child. Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha, the Otjozondjupa police regional spokesperson and head…
Mururani, 12 January 2025 – A 63-year-old Namibian man was arrested on Sunday after being found in possession of a dry crocodile skin valued at N$43,000. The discovery was made during a routine stop-and-search operation conducted by officials from the…
Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes is facing mounting criticism over claims of nearly N$22,000 in meal expenses from the municipality during a fully sponsored trip to Addis Ababa, Ethiopia, last year. Allegations suggest that the trip itself was unauthorised. Swapo…
Ndiyona Constituency, Kavango East – Six minors aged between six and nine from Kashira village were rushed to Nyangana District Hospital on Friday after allegedly consuming a poisonous mushroom known as the death cap while playing in nearby bushes. According…
President Nangolo Mbumba has called for stronger collaboration between Namibia and Ghana to harness Ghana’s expertise in the oil and gas industry. This appeal comes as Namibia faces challenges in developing its recently discovered offshore oil resources. During a two-day…
U.S. President-elect Donald Trump has been sentenced to an unconditional discharge, sparing him from jail time, probation, or any financial penalties following his conviction on 34 counts related to hush money payments. The ruling, delivered by Judge Juan Merchan, aligns…
Opuwo, January 10, 2025 — A two-day-old baby girl was miraculously rescued on Wednesday evening in Opuwo after being abandoned by her mother shortly after birth. The infant was discovered near the Roads Authority Offices around 20:30 after a passerby…
The City of Windhoek (CoW) has announced plans to provide a kindergarten, police station, and medical facilities to support victims of the recent flash floods. Construction at the relocation area in Goreangab is already underway, with contractors working on fencing…
Mbambi Village, Kavango East – A 22-year-old woman, Mayira Kapango, was allegedly murdered by her uncle, reportedly a soldier, on Wednesday evening at around 20h00 in what police describe as a gruesome incident. “Kapango was in her room listening to…
