THE Elisenheim Lifestyle Estate has a new kid on the security-block.Situated approximately 15 km outside the centre of Namibia’s capital, Windhoek, Elisenheim has developed into a sprawling community for those looking for a more tranquil and nature-centric lifestyle. With a population exceeding 4 000 residents and a community that continues to expand, Elisenheim boasts a...
Stefanus Nashama The Namibia Security Workers Union (NASWU) has threatened to go on a nationwide strike until their demand for a minimum hourly rate of N$15 for all security guards in Namibia is met. This follows a request made by the union in March to all security companies looking to hire new security guards to...
The Chairperson of the Karibib Municipal Council, Lazarus Kanelombe, has emphasised that food security is a crucial legacy of the independence that Namibians battled to achieve. He highlighted ongoing initiatives within the township aimed at combating food insecurity, alongside efforts to reduce poverty and unemployment. Notably, the council has spearheaded the creation of a community...
Staff Reporter A SECURITY guard was arrested by the Namibian police after he allegedly shot and killed a suspected burglar at Onanke village in the Oshikoto Region on Monday. It is alleged that the deceased, who has not yet been identified, attempted to break into the sleeping room of a 27-year-old female employee of a...
The Bank of Namibia (BoN) says it will revamp the nation’s currency, incorporating advanced security features into banknotes and coins to combat evolving counterfeiting techniques and ensure durability. The apex bank Governor Johannes !Gawaxab said the upgraded series is slated for a 2025 launch following a comprehensive review in 2022. “Ensuring that our banknotes and...
Placido Hilukilwa A SECURITY guard was shot in the head and robbed of his cellphone and service shotgun shortly after he finished his shift on Sunday morning. The incident occurred at Omwandi waKamanya in Ondangwa at around 05:30. According to the police, 45-year-old Ventura Ernesto Kapulunga, who is employed by Epafu Security company and worked...
Stefanus Nashama The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism has recorded 28 cases of rhino poaching in Namibia this year so far. Out of these 28 cases, 19 rhinos were poached in the Etosha National Park, and 10 carcasses of the animals were discovered during dehorning operations in March. The Ministry’s spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, has...
Namibia’s 2023 preliminary census figures show that the national population has increased by about 43,9% since 2011. Specifically, the recently released figures show a population increase in the four north-central regions which are largely covered by the communal land tenure system. This increase in the number of people means an increase in competing interests in...
In an effort to contribute to national food security and improved nutrition, many Namibians are taking up small-scale gardening projects. One such champion is Lena Kasper (59), a resident of Utusib village, located near the Kuiseb River in Erongo region, 35km from Walvis Bay. Kasper, who has a small-scale backyard garden at Utusib, said she...