The recent 23rd annual Riemvasmakers Traditional Community Cultural Festival focused on solidarity in culture. The festival, which has been held annually since 1999, this year celebrated the theme ‘United in Culture: A Festival of Unity and Progress’. Held in the…

A superb 74 not out from Anneke Bosch fired South Africa into the Women’s T20 World Cup final as they demolished defending champions Australia by eight wickets in Dubai on Thursday. Set 135 to win, South Africa reached their target…

A 33-year-old woman from Oshakati was arrested on Thursday after allegedly posting nude photos of a northern radio journalist on social media earlier this week. The arrest was confirmed by Oshana Police commander, commissioner Naftal Sakaria on Thursday. Sakaria said…

… Activist says joining LPM was strategic move Social activist Michael Amushelelo says if he were a ‘political prostitute’, he would have gone back to Swapo, where there is wealth. He says political prostitutes have “pocket interest”. Amushelelo yesterday rejoined…

… chief Shikongo headed to Kavango for patrols The Namibian Police will be launching a blitz on shebeen and liquor outlets selling alcohol to schoolchildren, allowing them to hang out at their bars. This comes after a video of pupils…

The Ministry of Health and Social Services is optimistic about a new HIV-AIDS preventative jab, which is currently on trial in a few African countries. The injection, a pre-exposure prophylaxis (lenacapavir), is in its second phase study and has so…

The Roads Authority (RA) is set to officially open the Windhoek-Okahandja dual carriageway on 1 November at the Gross Barmen Interchange, at Okahandja. The multi-billion-dollar road project unveiling will also be graced by president Nangolo Mbumba. “This road is a…

The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) has cautioned political parties against any form of violence and hate speech after recent “worrying” incidents. ECN chairperson Elsie Nghikembua yesterday in Windhoek said the commission has observed worrying acts of violence and hate…

The environmental commissioner has been ordered to decide by next Thursday whether environmental clearance certificates issued to a holder of mining claims in the Kunene region should be suspended or cancelled. Judge Esi Schimming-Chase issued the order in the Windhoek…

A faction of the National Unity Democratic Organisation (Nudo) led by Barry Rukoro has joined the South West Africa National Union (Swanu) in a five-year partnership. The partnership will allow Nudo members to go to parliament on Swanu’s ticket. Swanu…

Six political parties will not have presidential candidates in the upcoming 2024 presidential and National Assembly elections. This leaves Namibians with 15 presidential candidates to choose from. Yesterday was the last day for any person or political party to submit…

If you have found yourself wincing at the grocery till, you’re not alone. Despite headlines boasting of dropping production costs, the prices of essential food items remain stubbornly high. The [South African] Competition Commission recently raised a red flag over…