A former Bank Windhoek employee has been arrested as investigations into alleged corruption at the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) continue to widen. The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) confirmed that Ms. Elly Heidi Boois was arrested on Friday, 30 January…
Police have launched a search for OneAfrica journalist Maria Hamukwaya, who was reported missing after sending a distress message on Thursday, 30 January, indicating that she felt unsafe while travelling in a taxi. According to information released, Hamukwaya alerted manager…
The Shea Butter Museum in Accra is now fully booked until March 16, 2026, after an influx of visitors following a high-profile visit by American streamer IShowSpeed. The museum, celebrated for its exhibitions on Ghana’s rich shea butter heritage and…
Police investigations in the Oshana Region have led to the arrest of a 39-year-old Ongwediva man after evidence allegedly revealed that a motor vehicle accident was deliberately staged in an attempt to claim insurance compensation. The Namibian Police confirmed that…
Police are investigating an alleged sexual assault involving a taxi driver and a passenger along the Oshikango–Ondangwa route on Saturday afternoon. The incident is reported to have occurred between 14h30 and 15h20, when a 16-year-old girl from Angola was travelling…
Namibian football fans have a reason to celebrate as Awillo Stephanus makes a highly anticipated return to African Stars FC. The talented midfielder had a brief stint with Hetten FC in Saudi Arabia, where he made a notable impact by…
Efforts to curb rising social challenges among school-going youth in Rundu took centre stage this week as a new community-driven outreach programme was officially rolled out to learners, placing emphasis on prevention, awareness and early intervention. The Kavango Kickstart Tour,…
The much-anticipated documentary focusing on Melania Trump, the former First Lady of the United States, will no longer be screened in South Africa’s major cinema chains. The film’s local distributor, Filmfinity, has confirmed that the release has been withdrawn, though…
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has accelerated the registration of lenacapavir, a long-acting HIV prevention medicine, marking a significant shift in Namibia’s approach to reducing new HIV infections and expanding prevention choices. Lenacapavir is a next-generation pre-exposure prophylaxis…
Customers using Bank Windhoek’s cash deposit ATMs are now able to deposit the latest series of Namibia Dollar banknotes, following a nationwide system upgrade by the bank. The development marks a major step in aligning banking infrastructure with the new…
