Campaign includes the groundbreaking WTA Foundation Global Women’s Health Fund, which aims to help at least 1 million women in its first year with an inaugural donation from WTA Tour title sponsor Hologic St. Petersburg, Fla. and Seattle, March 08, 2024 (GLOBE NEWSWIRE) — Today, on International Women’s Day, the WTA Foundation and the Bill […]
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Nampa to train media professionals in oil and gas coverage
WINDHOEK: The Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) is set to initiate training programmes for media professionals that focus on the coverage of emerging sectors within the oil and gas industry.
Nampa Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Linus Chata made the announc…
Coastal Infrastructure Terminals employees receive salary increase
Employees of Coastal Infrastructure Terminals Namibia have received a salary increase of 7 and 6.75 per cent, respectively.
The increase of 7 per cent is effective on the basic salary of each employee who falls within the category of operator (exclu…
Thirteen water pumps stolen in Okongo
The Okongo Constituency councillor Efraim Shipindo has urged public members to desist from stealing community water pumps as these cost the government millions to replace.
In an interview with Nampa on Friday, Shipindi stated that the three water cy…
Aggrieved Otjinene farmers demonstrate against MTA
A group of concerned aspiring farmers in the Otjinene Constituency of the Omaheke Region on Thursday took to the streets to air their grievances against the Maharero Traditional Authority (MTA).
The group led by Swapo district coordinator Assaria Tj…
DPM sells Tsumeb smelter to Sinomine for N.dollars 908 million
Dundee Precious Metals (DPM) has sold the Tsumeb smelter to a Chinese mining company, Sinomine Resource Group, for N.dollars 908 million in cash on Thursday.
DPM announced the sale in a press statement availed to Nampa on Friday, saying that it has …
Okongo councillor urges caution after electrocution incident
Okongo Constituency Councillor Efraim Shipindo has urged residents to refrain from climbing electricity poles or transmission lines as it can cause serious injuries or even death.
Shipindo’s plea follows an incident involving two young boys, aged 11…
Keetmanshoop man appears in court for allegedly raping wife
A 37-year-old man accused of raping his pregnant wife was remanded in custody following his appearance in the Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court on Thursday.
The accused made his first appearance before Magistrate Uchen Konjore, who postponed the case …
Minor dies of suspected snakebite in Ohangwena Region
A three-year-old girl died from a suspected snakebite at Oyongo village in the Ohangwena Region on Wednesday.
The Head of Media at the Namibian Police Force, Chief Inspector Elifas Kuwinga, said the incident occurred around midnight on Wednesday.
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Girl dies in fire allegedly started by family member
The police in the Oshikoto Region have opened a case of murder against a 35-year-old mentally challenged man after he reportedly set a hut on fire, which led to the death of a six-year-old girl.
The Namibian Police Force’s Crime Investigation Coordi…
NamPol urges public to refrain from sharing unverified video clips
WINDHOEK: The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) has issued a plea to the public to refrain from sharing videos depicting incidents that occurred outside Namibia, in so doing creating fear and panic within the community.
The police force in a media state…
Prime Minister calls for investment in education for sustainable growth
WINDHOEK: Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on the public to collaborate with the government in investing towards the funding of education in order for Namibia to reach its economic potential and for sustainable growth.
Addressing …