World Animal Protection started a campaign to end big factory farms before an upcoming climate meeting. The group wants better food systems that help nature, people's health, and animal welfare. Sally Kahiu from the organization said factory farming hurts wildlife, wastes water, and makes people sick. She believes world leaders must create a food system that values more than just money.
The campaign advocates smaller farms instead of giant industrial operations. Research shows that stopping all fossil fuel pollution might not prevent severe warming if food systems don't change. The group aims to cut animal farming emissions in half by 2030. It suggests people eat more plants, especially in countries that consume lots of meat. Kahiu...
Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp ordered all secondary schools to join a march against child violence on April 29. Students not marching must do awareness activities at school instead. Steenkamp visited Okahandja with President Nandi-Ndaitwah after three young girls died there. School officials created safety guidelines during an emergency meeting.
Teachers discussed how to handle trauma affecting students. They reviewed the national safe schools framework, which covers violence, bullying, and other problems. The deputy education minister will accept a petition from locals during the peaceful protest. Steenkamp asked community members not to hide the criminals responsible for these crimes.
Police commander Phillip Haiidengwa said...
Experts tell Namibia to wait before building an oil refinery. President Nandi-Ndaitwah wants the country's first oil plant, but many say private companies should lead this effort. Former oil official Imms Mulunga calls the idea good but very expensive, with small profits. He thinks Namibia should find oil first, and later consider a refinery if studies show it makes sense.
TotalEnergies boss Patrick Pouyanné warned the president against this plan last week. He pointed out that Namibia's market remains too small to compete with bigger countries. Energy expert Ibrahima Aminu agrees that Namibia needs to prove its oil exists before spending billions. He worries about financing such a huge project because Namibia attracts limited foreign...
Experts warn against hunting for Swapo traitors after President Nandi-Ndaitwah criticized members who broke party lines. She called committee members suspects when opposition leader Utaara Mootu won deputy chair with help from Swapo votes. Political analyst Ndumba Kamwanyah says people should vote based on personal beliefs rather than forced loyalty.
Kamwanyah said looking for dissenters creates fear among those who follow their conscience. Parties can teach members about loyalty, but cannot demand total agreement because people think differently. Political scientist Rui Tyitende called the president's comments unfortunate because democracies allow independent thinking. He believes these moments strengthen democracy when people engage...
Activist Gerub Gaseb fights with Mayor Beatrix Kotungondo about sending council members to a festival. Gaseb wants all officials to stay in town after three girls were killed. The mayor says she approved only two people to attend the Lüderitz crayfish event. Gaseb claims four council members received permission. Kotungondo herself decided not to go but allowed Deputy Mayor Akser Aupindi and another council member to attend.
Gaseb helped organize a child safety march where people gave a petition to a government official. He promised to block any trips during this sad time. He asked if they would travel if a local event happened today. Former mayor Natasha Brinkmann said she had already attended memorials for the murdered children. She...
Rehoboth taxi owners worry about illegal taxis taking their business. About 55 unauthorized vehicles carry passengers around town. These unauthorized cars offer no safety for riders and steal income from legal drivers.
Bernard van Wyk asks all drivers who transport people for money to obtain proper permits. He says this happens every year, but everyone must follow the law despite the long process. Legal owners struggle because some riders choose unauthorized taxis that charge less than regular fares.
Gert Beukes claims their complaints to traffic officials remain unanswered. He feels the law fails them completely. Beukes points out that passengers often lose belongings in illegal taxis and have no way to recover them, which creates a...
Namcor reports no money loss from the Monday robbery at its Soweto gas station in Katutura, Windhoek. The station runs under a dealer-operated system where someone else manages the place but uses Namcor fuel and logo. The company feels bad for the dealer who faced this trouble. They say police are looking into what happened.
The fuel company urges people who know anything about the crime to talk to law enforcement. Namcor helps the affected dealer through this hard time. They want to make sure all dealers, customers, and workers stay safe. The company stands ready to support everyone involved after this scary event. They remain focused on keeping their business partners protected.
She almost missed her stop at Livingstone airport, sitting with headphones on as everyone waited for her to exit. The staff finally tapped her shoulder just in time. She headed to David Livingstone Safari Lodge on the Zambezi River, one of her favorite places worldwide. Her adventure started with a cruise aboard the Lady Livingstone toward Victoria Falls, known locally as Mosi-oa-Tunya. During her cruise, she spotted elephants, hippos, crocodiles, and birds.
A virus kept her bedridden for two days, delaying her journey through the Kavango-Zambezi Conservation Area. This massive reserve spans five countries and helps restore animal migration paths. She later crossed into Botswana over the Kazungula Bridge, where travelers must walk...
Experts fear a serial killer roams Okahandja after three young girls died there last month. The murders happened almost in the same way, raising alarm throughout the community. Two victims went missing on Thursday mornings and were found dead on Fridays in the Veddersdal area. Five-year-old Ingrid Maasdorp disappeared on March 20 and was discovered under a bridge the next day. Six-year-old Roswind Fabianu vanished on April 24 and turned up at a graveyard on April 25.
A third victim, Beyonce !Kharuxas, age 15, was found on April 26 in bushes near the Five Rand settlement. She had gone out drinking with friends when two unknown men bought them alcohol. Police say she left to use the bathroom and never came back. Clinical psychologist...
