Education official Edda Bohn says people got it wrong about Auas Primary School removing the Khoekhoegowab language. The rumor spread after some locals held protests Tuesday morning. They gave officials a petition claiming unfair treatment at the school. Bohn met with angry community members who thought the language was being taken away. She listened to their concerns but stated that the language remains taught alongside Afrikaans.
The April 22 petition went straight to Education Minister Sanet Steenkamp. It claimed schools neglect minority languages across Namibia. The paper argued that removing these classes breaks cultural rights guaranteed in the constitution. Community members feel excluded despite talk about national unity. They...
Swapo celebrates 65 years amid mixed reviews from leaders and past members. Deputy leader Herunga thinks the party has done well despite problems in housing, health care, and education. He told Desert FM that no country finishes development completely. His group plans to tackle challenges head-on following presidential directives about hitting the ground running.
The party spent its first 30 years fighting for Namibia to become free. Herunga claims the nation ranks among the top African countries for progress. He believes they can regain lost voter support through better resource management and budget implementation. When asked if deceased leaders would approve of the current party status, Herunga answered that they certainly would...
Cardinals under 80 move into the Santa Marta guesthouse before they pick a new pope. They promise not to talk with anyone outside or tell secrets about what happens. They face being kicked out of the church if they break these rules. The morning starts with mass at St. Peter's Basilica. Later, they wear red robes as they gather to pray for help making their choice.
The cardinals head to the Sistine Chapel after workers check for hidden recording devices. Everyone takes an oath to keep everything secret. Anyone who can't vote must leave when the master says everyone out in Latin. Some cardinals become vote counters through a random drawing. Others help sick cardinals vote from their beds. Three more double-check all the counting work...
The Electoral Commission showed voters who can cast ballots in Kabbe South at their office on Monday. Officials put up the names after they signed up more people earlier this month. New voters came to register from April 10 through April 12 this year. Some needed replacement cards because theirs were damaged or lost, and others had moved into the area recently.
The registration drive brought in 166 new names for the voter rolls. Lesley Simwanza from the Zambezi election team said they published the list at Nakabolelwa. People can check if their names appear correctly before voting day arrives. The list helps make sure elections run smoothly when citizens go to mark their ballots. Everyone registered should verify their information as...
The mom of a small child left behind at Khorixas shopping center last week showed up to get her kid after seeing news stories about it on Monday. Police official Vehangaiza Hindjou said officers found the woman in Outjo when she came forward on her own. She told police she had left the toddler with the child's father at his job site, expecting him to care for their little one. The father apparently did not stay with the child as she thought he would. Her actions led to community concern about an abandoned toddler.
The little one remained safe during this time thanks to good Samaritans who noticed the unattended child in the busy shopping area. Local shoppers alerted security guards, who called police to help the youngster. Officers...
Regional education officials say teachers scramble daily as 26 Oshikoto schools lack drinking water. These schools must wait for water trucks from the Rural Water Supply Directorate or the Namibia Water Company, but deliveries often come late. Deputy director Tomas Kalimbo told reporters yesterday about the struggles facing students.
The education department keeps asking authorities to fix the problem at these identified schools. Students face tough learning conditions without basic needs met. Regional leaders continue pushing for better infrastructure across all schools. Beyond water problems, 13 schools out of 229 in Oshikoto have no electricity.
Students attend class without modern necessities that most people take for granted...
Stanley Similo started the 2025 NBC Marathon with an official announcement at NBC headquarters in Windhoek on Wednesday. The NBC director general believes this race shows how media can create good changes beyond just TV shows and radio programs. He talked about why the national broadcaster supports events that matter to Namibians.
Similo spoke at the launch ceremony, where he highlighted the marathon's importance for the community. The yearly running event brings people together from across the country. NBC staff members attended the kickoff along with local sports figures. Many runners have already signed up for the upcoming race.
The marathon serves as both a sporting competition and a way to connect with NBC viewers and listeners...
People spend way more time on the toilet these days because they bring their smartphones with them. What used to be a quick five-minute trip has turned into 15 or 20 minutes of scrolling through social media, reading articles, or sending messages. Health experts worry about this habit. They say bathroom visits should last no more than ten minutes max. This extended sitting can harm your body.
Long periods on the toilet put pressure on veins around your rectum, which can cause hemorrhoids—swollen veins that itch, hurt, and bleed. The South African Medical Journal reports that hemorrhoids affect about five percent of adults. Sitting for ages also weakens pelvic floor muscles, leading to problems like urinary leakage or rectal prolapse...
Former health minister Kalumbi Shangula plans to write books after leaving government work. He told The Namibian newspaper that his time leading the ministry felt both hard and exciting. Former president Hage Geingob appointed him as minister in December 2018. Shangula became the fifth person to lead health services in Namibia. He wants to return to writing, which he loved before his political career.
Shangula will spend retirement putting words on paper instead of managing health policies. During his years of service, his past job involved many difficult decisions. The former official spoke about his experiences after stepping down from public office. He served under Geingob for several years before leaving the position. Writing...
