By: Selma Taapopi Following her father’s death due to lung cancer in 2010 and her mother’s sudden passing away, Dr Rachel Freeman, got a scare of her life, receiving a colon cancer diagnosis just a day after her mother’s passing away in July 2015 whilst embarking upon her doctoral degree journey in Palliative Care at […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Community activist against Gender-Based Violence (GBV), Zackary Itodo, has raised concerns about alcohol and substance abuse, which fuel perpetrators to commit violent acts against their partners. Itodo says these suspects usually carry out these crimes that have been on their minds but blame it on substances. Itodo was speaking to the four […]
By: Finna Kahili Sandwerf, located near Dordabis, plans to introduce accredited hospitality courses, culinary school as well as training in animal husbandry. The establishment, situated 90 kilometers southeast of Windhoek, has a restaurant, conference hall, art gallery, chapel and stable, and 21 chalets, among others.
By: Ketemba Tjipepa It’s a new invention that offers an alternative to cement! Developed by a research team that included the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Vice-Chancellor, Dr. Erold Naomab, the invention is currently conferred protection under the German patent law. The invention is being described as a weather-resistant as well as flame-retardant […]
By: Ellen Shihepo The Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) Acting Chief Executive Officer Bonnie Mbizo, said Namibia’s tourism exhibits at the World Travel Market (WTM) showcase in Cape Town, South Africa, attracted positive feedback from decision makers. Promising partnerships with international players of the tourism industry were also formed.
By: Josia Shigwedha The president of the Security Association of Namibia (SAN), Dhiginina Uutaapama, has stated that disciplinary action will be taken against security guards who are taking part in the ongoing national strike, labelling it as illegal industrial action. This comes in response to over 300 security guards gathering at the Katutura Youth Complex […]
By: Selma Taapopi The Ministry of Works and Transport executive director, Esther Kaapanda, expressed satisfaction with the progress of the ongoing renovations at Windhoek’s Katutura Intermediate Hospital. This comes after Kaapanda inspected the hospital following the ministry’s allocation of N$40 million for upgrades. During the inspection, Kaapanda stated that despite delays at the beginning of […]
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 […]
