The grieving father of a 16-year-old boy, Tjali Sindimba, who lost his life last month in a pit allegedly abandoned by Kombat Mine, says his son’s unfulfilled dreams of becoming a pilot have been tragically cut short. He says Sindimba was poised to be the family’s breadwinner. According to Frans Sindimba (40), despite Kombat Mine...
Ronel Peters (51), a former pharmaceutical medical representative and the founder of Ruach Elohim Foundation, has come to the rescue of six more abandoned babies last Tuesday. She says she has read about abandoned babies who were accommodated at Windhoek’s Katutura Intermediate Hospital, and decided to take action. “Our private social worker, Catrien du Toit,...
‘Aquaman and the Lost Kingdom’ feels like the friend at a middle school sleepover whose mom forgot to pick them up the next morning. You know, they know, everybody knows: The friend has overstayed their welcome, but you’re still trying to make things fun. The DC cinematic universe is getting a 2025 reboot, courtesy of...
Manchester City threw away a 2-0 lead at home against Crystal Palace on Saturday as the Bournemouth v Luton game was abandoned after defender Tom Lockyer collapsed on the pitch. Pep Guardiola’s champions dominated their match at the Etihad but two late goals from Roy Hodgson’s men, including a stoppage-time penalty, could have a major...
A senior official in the Ministry of Mines and Energy says Namibia currently has approximately 200 abandoned mining sites requiring rehabilitation. Geological Survey of Namibia engineering geologist Giesberta Shaanika recently made a presentation on the risk assessment of abandoned mines in Namibia at a one-day environmental governance compliance workshop on small-scale mining held at Karibib....
Maria David A ONE-DAY-OLD baby boy was allegedly found dumped at an old clinic building near Onamahoka Synagogue Elcin under Eenghango Elcin church on Sunday. NamPol Inspector Raimbert Muronga said that an inquest has been opened into the matter. “It is alleged that a community member was on her way to the church, and passed...
Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, November 15 — This year, the All4TheBabies women’s cycling team is gearing up for the Nedbank Desert Dash, not just as a race but as a mission to support the Ruach Elohim Foundation in Swakopmund, with a fundraising target of N$100,000. The Ruach Elohim Foundation, a voluntary association, strives to prevent baby...
The abandonment of the construction of Onanghulo Clinic in the Ohangwena Constituency is depriving the residents of health services. Many years have passed, and residents still travel long distances to health facilities. The construction site was handed over in 2016, and the clinic was scheduled for completion in 2018. The contractor abandoned the project after...