Hans Swartbooi, the leader of Valley of Barach Church in Windhoek’s Damara location, has rubbished claims that he and fellow church members were burying ‘Jesus’ over the Easter weekend. This comes after pictures of an apparent burial were circulated on sodial media, with commentators saying the church was “burying Jesus”. Swartbooi denied these claims, saying...
Four women on Saturday morning were allegedly attacked and robbed of three cellphones inside a church at Okahandja in the Otjozondjupa Region. Namibian Police Force (NamPol) community affairs commander in the region, Senior Inspector Maureen Mbeha in an interview with Nampa on Saturday said the four victims aged 22, 42, 47 and 65 years were...
Maria David THE Uukwambi Traditional Authority has had enough of non-denominational preachers who penetrate rural villages, spreading destructive doctrines. They have now taken decisive action against self-proclaimed pastors, apostles, and prophets whose preaching allegedly turns people against one another, creating disharmony in society. The Namibian police in the Omusati Region were called upon on Thursday...
Staff Reporter THE suspension of the common use of Holy water in the churches and chapels of the Catholic Church in Namibia, which took place four years ago, has been lifted. The use of Holy water was suspended on 17 March 2020 in line with the emergency regulations put in place due to the outbreak...
The Evangelical Lutheran Church of Namibia, including the Omuthiya ElCIN Parish, paid tribute to the late President Hage Geingob, honouring his memory as a leader of great spirituality who consistently made time to attend church services. The late Geingob also attended a church service at Omuthiya Parish when he visited the town. Parishioners fondly remembered...
Niël Terblanché The Blood Transfusion Service of Namibia (NamBTS) is still facing a critical blood shortage and has partnered with Shincheonji Church of Jesus volunteers for a blood drive to replenish the country’s blood supply. Through the partnership and a concerted effort to foster a culture of donation, the organizations have encouraged community participation. The...