Philippines fighting hits day 36
Philippines fighting hits day 36 The decapitated bodies of five civilians have been found in a Philippine city occupied by Islamist rebels, the military said on Wednesday, warning the number of...
View ArticleMarchers in Angola shot at
Marchers in Angola shot atProtest against police brutality turns brutal In what some consider an irony and proof that their claims are bona fide, Angolan police fired at protestors marching against...
View ArticleShot of the day
Shot of the day KILLER FIRE: A road meanders among burnt forest areas affected by a wildfire in Vale do Cambra, some 30 km to Pedrograo Grande, on 20 June 2017. The huge forest fire that erupted on 17...
View ArticleRestructuring must make sense
Restructuring must make sense Much has been said about the country's state-owned enterprises and their never-ending “turnaround strategies”, while it has now become customary every five years for poor...
View ArticleVenaani seeks subsidised student transport
Venaani seeks subsidised student transport The president of the DTA McHenry Venaani wants government to subsidise tertiary students' transport. Venaani made the statement in parliament, saying an...
View ArticleBook on GDR kids launched
Book on GDR kids launchedNujoma urges more to tell own stories Memories of life in exile are presented in a pictorial record. The life and times of exiled Namibian children who were whisked away from...
View ArticleAlweendo, Kashikola are Ohangwena delegates to Swapo congress
Alweendo, Kashikola are Ohangwena delegates to Swapo congress Minister of Economic Planning and Director-General of the National Planning Commission, Tom Alweendo and Safety and Security Deputy...
View ArticleOmaruru savings scheme starts constructing houses
Omaruru savings scheme starts constructing houses 'River C', a Shack Dwellers Federation housing scheme in Omaruru, this weekend commenced with the construction of 26 houses after years of technical...
View ArticleMurder case riddled with inconsistencies
Murder case riddled with inconsistenciesProsecutor accused of being vexatious The murder trial of Okahandja farmer Kai Rust has taken a turn with questions being asked about the integrity of the public...
View ArticleMedical aid woes rock NBC
Medical aid woes rock NBC Employees of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) are without medical aid coverage because the company is unable to pay their medical aid fund contributions.The NBC has...
View ArticleNamibia fails trafficking victims
Namibia fails trafficking victimsNo safe havens for victims of forced labour Namibia is lacking in key areas of the fight against human trafficking, an American government report has found. While...
View ArticleOshikango panga killer found guilty
Oshikango panga killer found guilty KENYA KAMBOWEThe Oshakati High Court this week found Ndilinawa Gabriel (29) guilty of murdering Petrus Nameto Shuungu in 2011.Gabriel, who pleaded guilty to the...
View ArticleRhino death toll rises
Rhino death toll rises16 rhinos poached this year Seven more rhinos have been killed by poachers in Etosha, driving the species ever closer to extinction. Seven rhino carcasses discovered during aerial...
View ArticleMan claims he set lover alight in fit of rage
Man claims he set lover alight in fit of rage A man accused of setting his girlfriend on fire and killing her has pleaded guilty to charges of murder and arson.Plesie Gowaseb said he killed Petrina...
View ArticleScientific research in crisis
Scientific research in crisisCEO resignation raises questions The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology is allegedly in dire straits because of a collapse of management systems....
View ArticleStray lions kill two more cattle
Stray lions kill two more cattle Two more cattle have been killed by lions on a private farm near Etosha National Park.The animals were killed on the farm belonging to northern businessman Mburru...
View ArticleGRN avails buses for Warriors support
GRN avails buses for Warriors support The Namibia government has availed two buses for people who wish to travel to South Africa to support the Brave Warriors in their 2017 Cosafa Castle Cup...
View ArticleRun for a good cause
Run for a good causeCharity run hits Okahandja Close to 60 runners will take part in the Okahandja Charity Run tomorrow. The Okahandja Shopping Centre, in collaboration with the Okahandja Running Club,...
View ArticleNow or never for Namibia
Now or never for NamibiaBrave Warriors hunt Crocodiles Namibia national team coach Ricardo Mannetti is desperate to lead his side into the Cosafa Castle Cup semi-final. The stage is finally set for...
View ArticleTough test for Namibia against Tunisia
Tough test for Namibia against Tunisia The Namibian senior rugby team will take on Tunisia tomorrow in the 2017 Rugby Africa Gold Cup tournament.Winning the cup would give Namibia the opportunity to...
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