More than 1 500 prisoners have escaped from a prison in Mozambique this week, taking advantage of ongoing political unrest triggered by disputed election results, police say. Thirty-three people were killed and 15 injured in clashes with guards, police chief…

Pope Francis called for “arms to be silenced” around the world in his Christmas address, appealing for peace in the Middle East, Ukraine and Sudan as he denounced the “extremely grave” humanitarian situation in Gaza. He used his traditional message…

It’s the festive season and the last week of the year. I don’t have much to say except have fun, be safe and see you in 2025. This WeekendThe Sound of Summer annual beach bash is coming back to Langstrand,…

The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is set to recruit 200 young individuals between the ages of 19 and 35 to undergo a nine-month training for the 2025 intake. NCS commissioner general Raphael Hamunyela announced this in a press statement released…

National Democratic Party (NDP) president Martin Lukato says he will be a happy man if his secretary general Alex Linyando’s proposal to have a street named after him at Katima Mulilo is realised. Lukato on Tuesday said the party led…

The dismantling of the Namibia Post and Telecom Holdings Limited (NPTH), has reached an advanced stage with some assets having been shared among the subsidiaries. NPTH holds 100% ownership of Telecom and Namibia Post Limited (NamPost), as well as 60%…

The body of a community activist at Grootfontein was discovered inside his parked vehicle at the town on Monday evening. Police head of community affairs in the Otjozondjupa region senior inspector Maureen Mbeha in an interview with Nampa on Tuesday…

Novak Djokovic is confident he can still win Grand Slams, starting at the Australian Open, with the Serbian kickstarting his bid for an unprecedented 11th title and record 25th major crown in Brisbane this week. Top-ranked Aryna Sabalenka, who is gunning…

Christmas Premier League chart-toppers Liverpool are overwhelming favourites to see off struggling Leicester on Boxing Day (Thursday). Meanwhile both crisis-hit Manchester clubs will seek a festive fillip, with faltering champions City at home to Wolves and United away to Wolves.…

“LANDMARK CABINET decisions related to the signing of the Joint Declaration on the Genocide, Apology and Reparations between the Namibian and German governments” have been announced by deputy home affairs minister Lucia Witbooi, NBC News reported on 19 December. A…

President Nangolo Mbumba has congratulated Mozambique’s president-elect Daniel Chapo of the Frelimo party after the country’s Supreme Court declared the elections legitimate, despite fierce resistance from the opposition. Disgruntled Mozambicans took to the streets in a show of defiance of…

The Murangi Artistry Charity Project hosted an early Christmas party for children of the San community in the Epukiro constituency of the Omaheke region on Monday. The event was held at the Rooiland settlement, where children were taught about topics…