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: 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: 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 […]
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: 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 […]