Mutjavikua laid to rest at Grootfontein
The former Governor of Erongo Cleophas Mutjavikua was laid to rest this past weekend at Grootfontein. Mutjavikua passed away of Covid-19 complications on 3 January this year. A memorial service was held for the former Governor in Swakopmund on Friday afternoon. At the memorial service the current serving Governor of Erongo, Cllr Neville Andre Itope […]
The late Mr Hans Botha
A former resident of Walvis Bay and well-known business entrepreneur, Mr Hans Botha, passed away in Windhoek on Sunday at the age of 78. The late Mr Botha is locally known as the founder of Rent-a-Plant and was the Chairman of the Board of Directors of Africa Personnel Services (APS). Mr Botha’s son-in-law, Mr Robert […]
Missing man
Police are searching for Daniel Sisoyo (34), a Namibian male, who went missing on Saturday, 9 January. Sisoyo was last seen at Farm Kanjemundje in the Okombahe district wearing a red jersey, a pair of brown, long trousers and sandals. Anyone who might have information regarding the whereabouts of this missing person can contact Detective […]
Namibia’s Covid-19 situation worsens
Namibia’s health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula on Wednesday warned Namibia’s Covid-19 situation has worsened in leaps and bounds. Where the country’s Covid-19 infection rate stood at 4,7 % in the period 22 October to 22 November, it skyrocketed to 24% on average in a matter of one week between 28 December 2020 and 3 January. […]
Karibib man crushed under front-end loader
The 57-year-old Mr Alfeus Heingo was crushed under a front-end loader at Karibib on Monday, after the heavy earthmoving machine rolled down an embankment. Heingo died on the spot. According to the Regional Crime Investigations Coordinator for Erongo, Deputy Commissioner Erastus Ikuuyu, the driver of the earthmoving machine lost control of it, causing the deadly […]
Handed himself over to Police after fatal stabbing
A 20-year-old man handed himself over to the Walvis Bay police following the fatal stabbing of a homeless man on Sunday night. Elijah Mouers, also a vagrant, allegedly stabbed Brendon Samuel Losper during an argument at a vacant home they share with other homeless people. Losper was seriously injured and ran back into the house […]
Committed suicide after argument
Kuisebmond in Walvis Bay has been rocked by three suicides in a matter of days. In the latest incident, Robert Hamukonda (34), ended his life by hanging next to two mini soccer fields on the premises of the Kuisebmond soccer stadium on Tuesday of this week. Hamukonda left his home late Tuesday night, after an […]
50-Year-old female in dock over elephant tusks
A 50-year-old female, Karina Cloete, was arrested at Walvis Bay on Monday for the alleged illegal possession of elephant tusks. Cloete made a first appearance in the Walvis Bay magistrates court on Wednesday and was released on bail of N$10 000. She returns to court on 10 February.
Development Bank of Namibia to launch KFW supported Covid-19 business relief loans
Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has announced that it will launch Covid-19 business relief loans on 18 January 2021. The Bank will provide finance equivalent to 3 months up to a maximum of 6 months turnover for enterprises affected by Covid-19. The term of the loan will be a maximum of 60 months. These relief […]
Cancer Association of Namibia(WO30) interim homes reopen for 2021
Cancer Association of Namibia (WO30) communicates the annual opening of the CHICA INTERIM HOME for CHILD-HOOD CANCER PATIENTS. Any Namibian childhood cancer patient and one (1) accompanying parent/caregiver from outside Windhoek, who needs to come for treatment in the capital, is accommodated fully complimentary at our home, during the treatment procedure. *medical requirements apply. Cancer […]