Mother of NBC board chairperson laid to rest in Olukonda

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The late Diina Jacob, the mother of Namibian Broadcasting Corporation Board Chairperson Lazarus Jacobs, was buried at Olukonda in the Oshikoto Region.
The late Jacob died on 6 January, aged 87.

Ohangwena governor visits family of late war veteran

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Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa, flanked by regional leaders, visited the homestead of the late war veteran Kanana Hishoono in Onambutu Village to console his bereaved family.

Mourners honour late Swapo stalwart Kanana Hishoono

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Mourners are flocking to the homestead of the late Swapo stalwart and freedom fighter Kanana Hishoono at Onambutu village in the Eenhana Constituency, Ohangwena Region, to console the bereaved family and pay their last respects.

Hishoono died at age 89 on 14 January.

Floods leave dozens homeless in Chotto Compound

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Heavy rains on Wednesday night have left dozens of households in Chotto Compound homeless after floodwaters inundated their homes, ruining food supplies, documents and personal belongings.

President Nandi-Ndaitwah honors late liberation veteran Kanana Hishoono

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President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah described the late Kanana Hishoono as the bravest, most selfless person and a veteran of the liberation struggle.

She said Hishoono contributed immensely to consolidating the gains of independence and democracy, serving in various capacities.

Epukiro Secondary ranks fourth nationally in NSSCAS results

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Epukiro Secondary School in the Omaheke Region has recorded an impressive academic achievement after securing fourth place nationally in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Advanced Subsidiary (NSSCAS) Level results.

Windhoek youth centre overwhelmed by growing squatter population

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The Windhoek Multipurpose Youth Centre, initially constructed for recreational purposes, is now filled with hundreds of squatters, and the number is escalating daily.

Some have been living there for five years under little protection from the elements.