Windhoek, Namibia – Renowned medical doctor and former Minister of Health, Dr. Bernhard Haufiku, has called for a ban on all commercial advertisements in the health sector, expressing serious concerns about misinformation and ethical violations. Dr. Haufiku’s remarks follow the…
A Namibian man and his wife was brutally attacked by three unidentified men outside a nightclub in Swakopmund’s industrial area early on Friday, 4 January. The couple, along with a male friend, were leaving the nightclub around 02:00 when the…
Eenhana – A tragic incident claimed the life of a two-year-old boy on Friday evening when he accidentally fell into a water well at Oukango wa Shindjala Village, near Eenhana. The Namibian Police (NamPol) reported the incident on Sunday through…
Nkurenkuru, Kavango West – Police in the Kavango West region are on high alert following the escape of a 27-year-old Angolan man from custody at the Nkurenkuru Lutheran Health Center. The incident occurred on Saturday, at approximately 23h15, while the…
The latest police report reveals a concerning trend, with five cases of suicide recorded in a single week, all involving male victims. These incidents were reported from different regions of Namibia, highlighting the ongoing struggle with mental health and the…
The City of Windhoek has confirmed that Saturday afternoon’s heavy rainfall, which led to widespread flooding, resulted in no injuries or fatalities. The floods affected several areas, including neighborhoods behind the Otjomuise Police Station, where homes were submerged. City spokesperson…
The arrest of |Uis activist Jimmy ||Areseb has drawn widespread criticism from social activists and political figures, who have slammed the Namibian Police for their handling of tensions at the Dâure Daman Traditional Authority in the Erongo Region. Ivan Skrywer,…
The ruling SWAPO party is contesting the Independent Patriots for Change (IPC)’s legal bid to nullify Namibia’s November 27, 2024, national elections, in which SWAPO candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah was declared the winner. In response to the IPC’s challenge, President Nangolo…
A 36-year-old man has been arrested for allegedly stabbing his cousin, Stefanus Mwavina Pius (41), to death at around 03:00 this morning at Ohama yaShuunda village, located in the Outapi Constituency, Omusati Region. The victim was found with nine stab…
The Namibian Society of Composers and Authors of Music (Nascam) has distributed 1.6 million Namibian dollars out of the 2.3 million dollars owed to content creators for 2023 royalties. These payments were part of Nascam’s ongoing efforts to ensure creators…
