Nationwide – Puma Energy Namibia announced a festive season offer for tourists visiting the country. In a statement released on Thursday, General Manager Adell Samuelson stated that the energy company will provide free beverages to tourists at its 57 …
Month: November 2023
Windhoek Sees Improvement in Gender-Based Violence Reporting
Windhoek – Superintendent Bibi Kolokwe of the Windhoek City Police’s Victim Support Unit has noted a significant increase in men reporting cases of violence, indicating the success of their community-policing-oriented approach to gender-based violence…
Unemployed Teachers in Kavango East Demand Action
Rundu – In the Kavango East Region, hundreds of unemployed teachers marched through Rundu, voicing their grievances over their prolonged unemployment. The demonstration, which started at Dr Romanus Kampungu Sports Stadium and proceeded to the Director…
Namibian Road Accidents Record 357 Deaths in 2023, Decrease Noted from Previous Year
Windhoek – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has reported a total of 357 fatalities due to road accidents from January to November 2023. This number represents a 14.4 per cent decrease compared to the same period last year. The statistics were disclo…
Katima Mulilo Court Trials for Elephant Tusk Possession
Katima Mulilo – Three individuals, Nyambe Calvin Matomola, John Mwelwa, and Nziye Lusinyize, have been brought before the Katima Mulilo Magistrate’s Court for alleged possession of controlled wildlife products. The trio was apprehended with a total of…
Namibian Police Force Regional Commander for Oshana
Oshana, Namibia – Commissioner Naftal Lungameni Sakaria, emphasized the importance of collaborative efforts in combatting crime to make Oshana a crime-free region. This statement was made during the official launch of the Oshana festive season road sa…
Two teenage boys, Thikuko Muharakwe John, 19, and Muthitu Dennis
Divundu, Namibia – Thindhimba, 17, died instantly after being struck by lightning at Kamutjonga village in the Divundu Constituency. The incident occurred on Wednesday while the boys were playing football at a local sports field. Namibian Police For…
King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center Honors Two Decades of Heartfelt Employee Commitment
RIYADH, Saudi Arabia, Nov. 29, 2023 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — King Faisal Specialist Hospital and Research Center takes great pride in recognizing the exceptional dedication of its diverse workforce, with each member contributing two decades to the noble mission of patient care. His Excellency, CEO Dr. Majid Al-Fayad, personally paid tribute to these trailblazing individuals at […]
Namibia to Implement Nationwide Drought Relief Food Voucher System
Namibia – The Namibian government is preparing to expand a food voucher system to all 14 regions following its successful pilot in the Oshana Region. This initiative is part of the Commodity and Beneficiary Management Information System, a pilot proje…
Omatako Super Cup to Empower Youth Through Sports This Weekend
Otjozondjupa Region, Namibia – The fifth annual Omatako Super Cup, a grassroots football tournament, is set to take place this weekend at Farm Enguruvau in the Otjozondjupa Region. The event, themed ‘Empowering youth through sports,’ aims to enhance l…
Elderly Man Fatally Stabbed in Keetmanshoop, Woman Arrested
Keetmanshoop, Namibia – A 70-year-old man, Johannes Rooi, was fatally stabbed in the Tseiblaagte residential area of Keetmanshoop on Tuesday. The Namibian Police Force’s crime investigations coordinator for ||Kharas, Deputy Commissioner Nikodemus Mban…
Namibian Minister Calls for Joint Efforts to Combat Gender-Based Violence
Mariental, Namibia – Minister of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare, Doreen Sioka, called for collaborative investment in preventive measures against gender-based violence (GBV) in Namibia. The minister’s statement came during th…