By: Terence Mukasa Turkish-based Brave Gladiators striker Zenatha Coleman stated that she aspires for the team to qualify for the Women’s African Cup of Nations before she retires. The 30-year-old Coleman was speaking after they drew 1-1 against Botswana Mares on Tuesday in Gaborone at the Royal Aria Stadium in Tlokweng. This marks the third […]
By: Ellen Shihepo The 44-year-old man, who sustained a broken arm following an attack by a stray male lion this week, recalls a roaring large cat jumping on top of him and starting to bite his arm. Likando Mambena, a father of two, was attacked on Monday while returning to his village, Chefuzwe on the […]
JUST IN: A male student died this morning after jumping off the fourth floor of the restaurant at the National Independence Memorial Museum. The museum is located along Robert Mugabe Avenue. At this stage, the deceased has not been identified, but he is dressed in a navy blue golf shirt. It is alleged that the student visited the museum. The security guard at […]
By: Ketemba Tjipepa While many graduates from the University of Namibia donned well-picked and tailor-made outfits on Wednesday, Tuarirovangu Queeny Kasirua opted for a different look. Kairua, a law graduate, chose to honour the OvaHimba community, who motivated her to pursue her education and realise the opportunities available, by dressing in a Himba attire. Photos and videos of the […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Citizens who earn N$2000 will be able to buy a two-bedroom apartment and pay a monthly mortgage instalment of N$400. These are among the several promises made by the aspiring presidential hopeful of the Namibian Progressive Party(NAPPA) Penda Negonga, who plans to construct 220 000 apartments totalling N$75 billion in the next […]
A murder case was brought before the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court on Tuesday involving a 22-year-old man charged with killing his girlfriend earlier this week. The suspect, Tjiake Murangi, appeared in absentia as he is still admitted to the Katutura Intermediate Hospital, where he is recovering after sustaining an injury to his throat. It is yet […]
By: Josia Shigwedha The Security Association of Namibia (SAN) says that the ongoing national strike, where over 300 security guards gathered at the Katutura Youth Complex in Windhoek this week, is illegal. The association, alongside the Namibia Transport and Allied Worker’s Union (NATAU), is currently discussing the N$15 per hour rate demanded by the guards. […]
By: Ketemba Tjipepa In Windhoek’s Havana settlement, 30-year-old Helga Haimbodi thrives as a resilient entrepreneur, owning and operating a tuckshop that serves her community’s basic needs. Haimbodi, who has a certificate in finance and accounting from Oasis college, started the tuckshop business last year because she had been unemployed since 2016. Watch oneafrica.tv, DStv or […]
By: Ellen Shihepo A 34-year-old livestock farmer based a few kilometres outside Groot Aub in the Khomas region is seeking funding to integrate a garden and piggery into his farming activities in order to increase the farm’s productivity. The farmer said his livestock has increased, causing overgrazing and leading to difficulties in affording feed for […]
By: Selma Taapopi The Ministry of Health and Social Services has increased the number of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds in the public sector, from 35 to 97. Previously the Windhoek Central Hospital, the Katutura Intermediate Hospital, the Oshakati and Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospitals all had to make due with only 35 available ICU beds. Speaking at […]
