By:Ketemba Tjipepa Members of the Khaimabasen community from Katutura are up in arms following the announcement by the City of Windhoek to close the community reading room at the Katutura Community Hall. Although no specific date has been given for the closure, Khaimabasen community members said that this is the second time the municipality has […]
By: Finna Kahili The International University of Management (IUM) has launched the GoFundMe project, initiated by the Student Representative Council (SRC) to help students with financial difficulties. The project, themed “Empowering Futures: Bridging the Education Gap,” aims to raise N$1 million to support not only IUM students who are facing financial challenges, but also those […]
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 […]
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: 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 […]
By: Finna Kahili FIFA launched an under-13 grassroots women’s tournament in Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region last weekend, in which nine teams competed, but only three made it to the top. Mafuta Combined School’s team A won first prize, followed by Tobias Hainyeko Secondary School in second place and Mafuta Combined School’s team B […]
By: Nduuvundi David & Ketemba Tjipepa The Roads Authority’s CEO, Conrad Lutombi, has expressed disappointment over the delayed progress of the Engoyi-Omuntele road upgrading project in the Oshikoto region during the site inspection last week. With the budget allocation of N$ 43 million, the project is lagging behind schedule by nearly three months. In addition, […]