Good Samaritan reaches out to teen rape victim
A Windhoek woman has made sure that a teenage rape survivor who was attacked on her way to school last month now has funds to pay for a daily taxi ride to school and back. The woman reached out to the...
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Varsity dropouts must pay up too
Celebrations over the non-registration fees for students at the University of Namibia following protest dubbed #VarsityLockdown earlier this year may have been short-lived, as the University of Namibia...
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Murder accused cops back at work
A brother’s heart is shattered after charges were provisionally withdrawn against the man and woman accused of killing his sister last year. Pekka Hamukwaya further expressed anguish over the fact that...
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Geingob Cup organiser pleased with tournament
The organiser of the Dr Hage Geingob Cup, Titus Kunamwene, is satisfied with the outcome of the tournament despite poor attendance. He said the most positive outcome was the performance by the two...
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Ahrens and Adrian have no regrets
Namibia's Olympic trap shooter Gaby Ahrens failed to make it to the final of the event and cyclist Vera Adrian did not finish her race on Sunday. Ahrens ended ninth in the qualification event with 66...
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MTC gives NPL 2 weeks to get the money
The Namibia Premier League (NPL) has been given an extension of two weeks to secure an additional sponsor if they still want to receive money from MTC. After giving the NPL an ultimatum at the end of...
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It was a peaceful protest - struggle kids
In a move that could have ended catastrophically, the so-called struggle kids are accused of setting bushes surrounding their Brakwater camp alight after infuriating motorists by protesting in the...
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Food prices through the roof
Namibians have suffered hefty food price increases this past year that have been much higher than the current inflation rate of 6% and there does not appear to be much hope for relief in the short...
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Scandal hits Team Namibia in Rio
Namibia’s flag-bearer at the Summer Olympics, boxer Jonas Junius, has been arrested on allegations of attempted rape of a housekeeper at the Olympic Village in Rio de Janeiro. The news of his arrest...
View ArticleELCRN leadership crisis continues
An extraordinary synod of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) held at Okahandja in late July resolved to extend the former church council’s term until the end of August....
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Olye e na oshinakugwanithwa shoopoloyeka dhuundjolowele?
Konima yoomvula mbali monena sho kwa li kwa ningwa oshituthi shetamekitho lyiilonga yetungo lyongulumpungululo yomiti oshowo oolabora mondoolopa yaKahandja, opoloyeka ndjoka inayi tamekithwa natango...
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Navachab half-marathon turns three
The third edition of the Navachab half-marathon will take place at Karibib next month. Regional sport officer Berthold Karumendu said yesterday that the Navachab gold mine will sponsor this year’s race...
View ArticleSwapo overturns decision on Helao Nafidi deputy mayor
After having been informed to leave office by 5 August, Helao Nafidi deputy mayor Panduleni Hainghumbi was reinstated by Swapo. The reinstatement was announced in a letter to Hainghumbi written by...
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Struggle kids to receive monthly allowance
Cabinet Secretary George Simataa has announced that the struggle kids, who will receive training at technical schools around the country, will receive meals, accommodation and a monthly allowance....
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AR wants to sue govt over high rent
The Affirmative Repositioning movement (AR) says it will engage State House with the hope of getting answers to promises that the government will address high property rent, and an unfavourable...
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Mom prays for son’s release
The mother of Namibia’s flag-bearer at the Summer Olympics, Jonas Junius, has joined the growing chorus of Namibians praying and hoping for the boxer’s release ahead of his scheduled fight on Thursday....
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Appreciate us while still alive
A group of Swapo veterans have lamented their poverty, claiming the authorities are not appreciating them while they are still alive. The group, which mainly consist of veterans who joined the...
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Fire causes havoc on airport road
More than 20 Windhoek fire-fighters and dozens of farmers yesterday battled a fire that started on the road to Hosea Kutako Airport at around 11:00. Off-duty fire-fighters were placed on stand-by, as...
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Cattle numbers drop at auctions
Pressure is mounting barely one month after strict livestock import restrictions by South Africa came into effect. The latest statistics indicate a sharp drop in cattle prices and a dramatic decline in...
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