[Namibian] MORE than 4 000 pupils were removed from schools countrywide by their parents last year, while approximately 400 dropped out of school to take care of family members and loved ones, said education executive director Sanet Steenkamp.

[Namibia Economist] Agricultural lender, Agribank, despite the uncertainties brought by the COVID-19 pandemic, delivered solid financial results for a fifth consecutive year, according to an annual report for the 2020/21 Financial Year released on Th...

[New Era] Obrein Simasiku

[Namibian] THE false claims around the origins of the SARS-CoV-2 virus that causes the Covid-19 disease continue to swirl online.

[Namibian] WITH the spotlight on the Jamaica versus the United States (US) rivalry in Brussels today, Christine Mboma and Beatrice Masilingi can quietly go about doing what they do best: run very fast and leave the established trailing in their dust.

[Namibian] TRANSNAMIB chief executive officer Johny Smith says he is being impeded in his duties at the parastatal by board chairperson Sigrid Tjijorokisa - an allegation he made in a letter to minister of public enterprises Leon Jooste.

[Namibian] National forensics expert Dr Paul Stefan Ludik says that it would cost the country about N$36 million per annum for the next three years to clear the backlog of DNA cases at the institute. Ludik was speaking at the National Forensic Scienc...

[Namibian] THE 2020 Tokyo Paralympic Games ended in acrimonious circumstances for Namibia yesterday when Ananias Shikongo's T11 100 m bronze medal run was expunged on a technicality.

[Namibian] NATASHA UYS

[Namibian] TWO outstanding 18-year-olds provide the backdrop for the 18th edition of the annual MTC Namibia Sport Awards on 30 October in Windhoek.

[Namibian] THE National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (Namcor) has partnered with several companies to build fuel service stations across the country, an arrangement that includes politically connected individuals.

[Namibian] POLICE inspector general Sebastian Ndeitunga on Tuesday revealed that Namibia has recorded 453 cases of attempted murder with firearms, 919 cases of firearm pointing, and 380 cases of firearm theft in the past three financial years.

[Namibia Economist] The Ministry of Health on Thursday received 15,000 doses of Sputnik V vaccines, a donation from the government of Serbia.

[New Era] Otniel Hembapu

[New Era] Eveline de Klerk

[Namibian] TO say that retired Brave Warriors captain Petrus Orlando Haraseb was a born leader is attested to the fact that the former NamPol, Pubs, Orlando Pirates, Liverpool, Chief Santos and Young Ones defence stalwart, captained all the teams he ...

[Namibian] The executive director in the ministry of information and communication technology, Mbeuta Ua-Ndjarakana, yesterday announced his resignation from the ruling Swapo party.

[New Era] Obrein Simasiku

[New Era] John Muyamba

[Namibian] KEETMANSHOOP Rural councillor Gerrit Witbooi says the recruitment process for fixed contract workers currently underway at the town's TransNamib offices is a scam.

[Namibian] GRETTA Shidolo (36) of Ongwediva does not have much of idle yard space, because most of it is covered with vegetables and herbs.

[Namibian] PRESIDENT Hage Geingob yesterday accused some regional governors of conducting themselves as tribal leaders.

[Namibian] MINISTER of mines and energy Tom Alweendo says mining companies are still procuring from foreign companies, while local companies could potentially provide these goods and services.

[Namibian] MINISTER of fisheries and marine resources Derek Klaazen yesterday said he will not allow those who want to change policies governing the operation of the fishing industry to take advantage of his office.

[Namibian] RUSSIAN national Valentin Khalin has for years allegedly been selling himself as a businessman with strong connections to Namibian politicians.

[Namibian] KAVANGO West regional health director Fransiska Hamutenya on Tuesday said the region is faced with numerous challenges, such as a lack of staff to carry out its Covid-19 vaccination campaign.

[Namibian] THE minister of public enterprises, Leon Jooste, has instructed that a group of suspended National Housing Enterprise (NHE) managers should be reinstated immediately.

[Namibian] JACKALBERRIES, fruits of one of Namibia's indigenous trees of many uses, are ripe and the tree is now at its peak. People and animals are enjoying its sweet, fleshy fruits in many rural areas.

[New Era] Namibia has been known for its unspoiled natural beauty and fascinating wildlife, which led to the inclusion of protection of the environment and nature conservation in its constitution. Being a world leader in conservation, Namibia has bee...

[Namibian] WORLD Wide Scholarships, a multifaceted global sports, art, and academics organisation, hosted its first-ever soccer scouting trials at SKW in Windhoek over the past week.