Namibia

Southern Africa's efforts to combat transnational organised crime (TOC) are being undercut by a lack of cooperation and coordination among its member states and differing law enforcement agencies, declared senior officials at the 28th annual general meeting of the Southern African Development Community (SADC) chiefs of police sub-committee being held…

The Ministry of Health and Social Services has spent N$462,1 million more than what was allotted for the 2021/2022 fiscal year, after receiving an allocation of N$8 billion. This is according to a health ministry audit report tabled by auditor general Junias Kandjeke in the National Assembly this week. "This…

Hydrogen is odourless, colourless, tasteless and non-toxic. However, the Namibian government seems to alter the gas' natural qualities, judging by the non-transparent way it's tackling the much-hyped green hydrogen project. The project, which has been steamrolled by the Presidency, is beginning to smell fishy with each passing day because of…

OVER THE PAST FEW months, a concerning surge in cases of child sexual abuse have even reported in Namibia, with a large proportion of these heinous acts committed by primary caregivers. This highlights the urgent need for action to be taken to protect children from sexual abuse. It is particularly…

TravelSleep beneath the stars on a camping road trip to the wildlife-packed watering holes of Namibia’s Etosha National Park, pitching a tent where cinematic sand dunes meet open plains. ByEmma Gregg Published July 10, 2023 • 10 min read This article was produced by National Geographic Traveller (UK).  It’s a…

This Saturday marks the start of the sea lion hunting season in Namibia. An estimated 86,000 fur seals will be slaughtered, despite declining demand for their fur and growing opposition from conservationists. Demand from European clients has fallen dramatically since an EU ban on sea lion fur was introduced in…

ByJeffrey Barbee  andLaurel Neme Published June 27, 2023 • 7 min read Standing at the border post between Botswana and Namibia, next to the looping streambed of the Okavango River, Max Muyemburuko waved goodbye. As chairperson of Namibia’s Muduva Nyangana community-based wildlife conservancy, he said he had come to warn…

The Registrar of the Joint Admissions and Matriculation Board, Prof. Ishaq Oloyede has given an update on the allegation of forgery against a student, Mmesoma Ejikeme. Speaking on Tuesday, Oloyede said the Board had concluded investigations on the case. Recall that JAMB had accused Ejikeme of inflatin her Unified Tertiary…

The law-enforcement authorities in the Zambezi region have expressed great concern about the high incidences of maize meal smuggling into the region from neigbouring Zambia. Since 2004, Zambia has consistently cultivated more maize - the national staple food - than is consumed domestically. The Zambian government buys the majority of…

Bethuel Muzeu of Namibia challenged by Keegan Allan of South Africa during the 2023 Hollywood Bets COSAFA Cup match between South Africa and Namibia in King Zwelithini Stadium, Umlazi on the 05 July 2023 ©Muzi Ntombela/BackpagePix Bafana Bafana started their COSAFA Cup 2023 journey with a 1-1 draw against Namibia…