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NYS welcomes over 700 youth recruits

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The National Youth Service (NYS) has officially welcomed the biggest intake in its history of more than 700 youth recruits at Henties Bay.

The 726 young people are the 15th intake, and they come from all corners of Namibia.

ACC investigates 67 cases in Erongo during 2023/24 financial year

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Two of the 67 cases reported to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) in the Erongo Region have resulted in convictions.

The ACC held an annual media briefing at Swakopmund, where the institution maintained that it is not toothless.

Valencia Uranium Mine expected to start operations

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Valencia Uranium Mine in the Erongo Region has marked its first official blast since the company acquired an Exclusive Prospecting Licence in 2005.

The first official blast resulted in a celebration at the Valencia uranium mine, located about 40 kilometres from Arandis.

Search for Matheus Sheehama continues

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The search for 24-year-old student Matheus Sheehama, who has been missing for eight days, is ongoing at Walvis Bay.

Sheehamas' family members, the community, and Erongo Police joined forces on Saturday to search for the missing engineering student.

UDF advocates for free education and N$500 for unemployed Namibians

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The United Democratic Front (UDF) is advocating for free pre-primary to tertiary education and a N$500 grant for each unemployed Namibian.

The party president, Hendrik Gaobaeb, says if elected to parliament, party leaders will further ensure that each person is allocated one plot.

Five men arrested over Matheus Sheehama's disappearance

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Five men have been arrested in connection with the disappearance of 24-year-old engineering student, Matheus Sheehama at Walvis Bay.

It is alleged that Sheehama was last seen being attacked by six men before he disappeared without a trace.

Welwitschia Private Hospital addresses beds shortage

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The Welwitschia Private Hospital has inaugurated a N$16 million paediatric ward to accommodate the high demand for beds.

The capacity of the paediatric ward at Welwitschia Private Hospital has increased from 11 to 19 beds.

With the upgrade, the hospital recruited an additional eight nurses.

Telecom activates Equiano submarine cable

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Telecom Namibia has activated the Equiano submarine cable, which provides faster and more reliable 5G internet to the country and southern Africa.