Namibian descendants to gain recognition in Botswana

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Communities of Namibian descent living in Botswana are likely to be recognized by that country's government and could occupy influential positions, including in the House of Traditional Chiefs.

Rundu Youth Academy of Arts keeps youth out of trouble

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Some youngsters who frequent the Rundu Youth Academy of Arts (RYAA) say the place keeps them busy and helps them stay out of trouble.

With the schools having just opened, the Rundu Youth Academy of Arts is rehearsing for a creative piece meant for learners, and the theme is bullying.

PDM councillor Aletta Katiti Sem dies

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Popular Democratic Movement councillor at Usakos, Aletta Katiti Sem (45), has died.

Sem served as the deputy mayor of Usakos and was also the acting Karibib Constituency Coordinator and interim chairperson of the PDM Women's League.

Aletta Katiti Sem dies at 45

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Popular Democratic Movement councillor at Usakos, Aletta Katiti Sem (45), has died.

Sem served as the deputy mayor of Usakos and was also the acting Karibib Constituency Coordinator and interim chairperson of the PDM Women's League.

Helicopter crash victims identified

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The Erongo Police have released the names of the two people who died in a helicopter accident near the Swakopmund airport.

One of the deceased was 54-year-old Jacques Jacobs, a Chief Pilot and Pilot Instructor at the Flying School Company.

Faction of the OTA commemorates Red Flag Day

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The faction of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA) under newly inaugurated Dr. Hoze Riruako commemorated Red Flag Day at Okahandja.

Red Flag Day serves to pay homage to the Ovaherero ancestors.

The commemoration further aims to foster unity among the Ovaherero community.

OTA faction coronates Dr. Hoze Riruako as Ombara Otjitambi

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Academic Dr. Hoze Riruako has been coronated Ombara Otjitambi by one faction of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority (OTA).

The coronation took place at Okahandja, where his message centred around unity and genocide reparations.

Homeless exposed to harsh weather

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The homeless and those living in extreme poverty are more exposed to harsh weather conditions.

To establish how some survive the winter, reporter Eveline Paulus visited the underprivileged residents of Otjiwarongo and compiled this.

Former Otjinene councillor Adolphus Kangootui buried

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Former Otjinene regional councillor Adolphus Kangootui was buried over the weekend at Ozombuzovindimba, a cultural heritage site in the Otjinene Constituency of Omaheke Region.

The 68-year-old Kangootui was accorded an official funeral by President Hage Geingob.