Walvis Bay — Domestic violence continues to create horror among families as victims, mostly women, lose their lives at the hands of abusive partners. In the latest incident, 29-year-old Usakos woman Lena Williams died after being stabbed multiple times by her former partner on Saturday morning around 05h00 in the Saamstaan location. Community members are...
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police in the Erongo region are seeking public assistance in tracing a missing 16-year-old girl identified as Micaila Curushlee Bock. PICTURED: Missing 16-year-old, Micaila Curushlee Bock. According to Warrant Officer Tashiya Tuyenikelao, the teen reportedly went missing on Sunday, March 31, 2024, when she left home at about 11:00 and has...
WINDHOEK: In a concerning revelation, the general population in the urban informal settlements is largely unaware of government small business support programmes and training initiatives for young people. Despite the government’s efforts to roll out various support programmes aimed at fostering entrepreneurship, many people in Windhoek’s informal settlements remain unaware of these opportunities. The lack...
By Freeman Ya Ngulu. The Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade through the Directorate of Commerce is hosting an advanced course on Assistance and Protection against Chemical Weapons for anglophone states in collaboration with the Organization for the Prohibition of Chemical Weapons from 11 to 16 March 2024. The training which started on Monday is a...
Martin Endjala Smallholder farmers living in regions under threatening climate conditions have received a boost, following support from the government through funds sourced from the Green Climate Fund (GCF)in collaboration with the Environmental Investment Fund under the simplified approval process. During the occasion of the handing over of 750 goats, and 300 energy-efficient stoves in...
A group of 94 Grade 3 pupils at Ekangolinene Combined School in the Omusati region are currently being taught in makeshift classrooms after a windstorm caused damage to a block of three classrooms in early February. Speaking to The Namibian this week, school principal Dascan Mushabati said the classroom block was occupied by Grade 3...
The Namibia National Teachers Union (Nantu) has called on unemployed teachers to register with their regional offices for assistance in finding employment and developing valuable skills. Nantu secretary general, Loide Shaanika in an interview on Wednesday highlighted the union’s commitment to supporting teachers in finding employment, amongst others through coaching in how to conduct themselves...
Staff Reporter THE Namibian Police (NamPol) are seeking the public’s assistance in tracing nine suspects wanted for theft from their employer, the OK Mini Market in Khomasdal, Windhoek. NamPol’s Head of Public Relations, Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi, revealed that the suspects are Molina Rosalna Goagoses (36), Lydia Ndeupewa Naameoweni Apollo (40), Likius Hendrik (44), Tuhafeni...
Maria David A TOTAL of 100 volunteers are needed to assist with the funeral arrangements for late President Hage Geingob, who passed away two weeks ago at the Lady Pohamba Private Hospital. In an urgent notice issued by George Simataa, Secretary to the Cabinet, it was indicated that the Khomas Regional Council has facilitated the...