Impalila Island-based pensioner Michael Mayumbelo says he has had to spend a hard-earned N$250 per trip hitch-hiking to Katima Mulilo several times in attempts to register his SIM card. Mayumbelo, like many other Zambezi residents, failed to register his SIM card during the country’s mandatory registration period, as well as the extension period, due to...
Rundu pensioner Aloys Sipilikita (60) dreamt of his last-born son, Alpo (18), becoming a doctor or engineer. But he spent the festive season heartbroken, yearning for justice for Alpo, who was killed at Millennium Park at the north-eastern town on 22 September last year. There have been no arrests. Speaking to The Namibian at home...
There has been a marked increase in the number of suicide cases in Namibia. With the majority of the victims being men, I believe it is high time that the upbringing of the boy child is scrutinised. This article aims to discuss the upbringing of the boy child and the role it plays in shaping...
By Kaleb Nghishidivali Otjiwarongo, August 8 – The villagers of Muyako in the Katima Mulilo rural constituency of the Zambezi region are in distress following extensive crop losses caused by wild animals, primarily elephants, buffaloes, and hippos. The community members accuse the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism of negligence in responding to their urgent...