Hunting of black rhino not in Etosha: MEFT

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) on Wednesday made it categorically clear that the hunting of the black rhino it is availing will not be taking place at the Etosha National Park. “The ministry does not allow trophy hunting in Etosha National Park, it has never been done, nor will it ever be…

LPM councillors sworn in as MPs

Landless People’s Movement (LPM) Constituency councillors Anseline Beukes and Willem Labuschagne from the ||Kharas region were on Tuesday sworn in as Members of Parliament (MPs). A media statement availed by the National Assembly on Tuesday confirmed the swearing-in of the two councillors by Chief Justice, Peter Shivute. The swearing-in ceremony comes after former MP Beukes…

Ishitile through to 200m semi-finals in Paris

Namibia’s T11 female sprinter Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda reached the semi-finals of the women’s T11 200 metres (m) after winning the opening heat of the 200m on Wednesday morning. The 2023 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Para Athletics Championships are underway in Paris, France. Ishitile and Shimanda ran a time of 12.38…

Namibian bow out of Cosafa Cup trophy chase

The national senior football team “Brave Warriors” were on Tuesday eliminated from contesting for the Council of Southern Africa Football Associations (Cosafa) Cup after their goalless draw with Botswana at the Moses Mabhida stadium in Durban, South Africa. Namibia failed to register a win in their group-stage matches at the championships and finished bottom of…

Ishitile wins Namibia’s first medal at World Champs

Namibia’s T11 female sprinter Lahja Ishitile and her guide Sem Shimanda reached the semi-finals of the women’s T11 200 metres (m) after winning the opening heat of the 200m on Wednesday morning. The 2023 International Paralympic Committee (IPC) World Para Athletics Championships are underway in Paris, France. Ishitile and Shimanda ran a time of 12.38…

Unesco denies pursuing higher education minister regarding DSA

The United Nations Educational, Scientific and Cultural Organisation (Unesco) has said that it has not pursued the Minister of Higher Education, Training and Innovation, Itah Kandjii-Murangi, regarding any reimbursement of the Daily Subsistence Allowance (DSA). This comes after Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda, earlier this week accused the minister of improperly profiting from three State…

MHETI explains Kandjii-Murangi payments

The Ministry of Higher Education, Training and Innovation (MHETI) said it assures the nation that it remains committed to fighting corruption and building an ethical country. This comes after Affirmative Repositioning leader Job Amupanda, earlier this week accused MHETI Minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi of improperly profiting from three State institutions within the Ministry of Higher Education,…

Nandi-Ndaitwah highlights vital role of women in maintaining peace

Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised the meaningful and significant role women play in maintaining and promoting peace both locally and internationally. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks at a stakeholders’ breakfast meeting here on Wednesday, which launched the five-year Namibia International Women’s Peace Centre (NIWPC) Strategic Plan for the next five years. Nandi-Ndaitwah said 2023…

Pregnant mothers urged to seek health services

Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe has urged pregnant women to seek health services during their pregnancies to ensure healthy births. Nangombe who was speaking at the handover of the emergency Maternity Shelter at the Otjimbingwe Clinic on Tuesday noted that a delay in seeking medical assistance is…