A manhunt is underway in the Oshana Region following the escape of five detainees from the Ongwediva Police Station holding cells shortly after midnight on Wednesday. Authorities say the incident occurred at approximately 00h30 on 18 February 2026. The escape…
Concerns over player retention and squad selection have resurfaced in the Kavango football community, as supporters question whether local talent is being sidelined when teams earn promotion to higher divisions. For years, clubs from the Kavango regions have demonstrated their…
Nigerian musician and entrepreneur, Oluwatosin Ajibader popular known as Mr Eazi has raised concerns over regulatory and border challenges that continue to hinder collaboration and business expansion across the continent. His remarks came during the Africa Prosperity Dialogues 2026, where…
Two men were arrested on Monday following a failed armed robbery at a residence on Theo Ben Gurirab Street in Walvis Bay. The robbery attempt occurred shortly after the homeowner left for work, when the suspects tried to break into…
Lagos — The Dangote Group has taken a significant step in expanding its petroleum refining infrastructure by signing a $400 million equipment supply agreement with Chinese construction and machinery manufacturer XCMG. The arrangement is part of a broader expansion programme…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has launched a nationwide handover of healthcare uniforms, benefiting more than 15,000 health professionals across Namibia in what officials describe as a long-overdue intervention. According to the Ministry, this is the first large-scale…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has initiated a formal investigation into allegations of medical negligence linked to the recent death of Mr. Elijah Laurenzo Aresab at Otjiwarongo District Hospital. In a media statement issued on 17 February…
Authorities in the Kavango West Region have opened an investigation following the discovery of a crocodile carcass in Bunya village, where parts of the animal were removed without legal authorisation. Police reported that the crocodile was allegedly killed illegally. Initial…
Namibia must confront an uncomfortable truth: We are producing teachers for unemployment. Year after year, institutions like the University of Namibia graduate qualified education professionals — trained, assessed, certified and declared ready to shape the nation’s future. And then we…
A group of 18 inmates at the Windhoek Correctional Facility has approached the courts, claiming recent administrative changes have made it nearly impossible for them to continue their higher education studies. The prisoners allege that since new officials assumed key…
