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A celebration of the annual Swakopmund carnival, better known as Kuska, kicked off with a bang as the 2023 prince and princess were announced last Thursday evening at the Haus der...

Namibia is a unique and fascinating country. Attractions in Namibia range from prime wildlife safaris to fascinating desert landscapes, diverse culture and a whole lot of...

"Obviously it's not nice to be unfairly fired, but I'm not surprised by the decision," Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) councillor for the Swakopmund constituency,...

THRIVING: Maria Nepembe won three awards at the Zikomo Awards last weekend. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED MICHAEL KAYUNDE WINDHOEK Africa’s first ever humanitarian, fashion, music, film-making and fitness awards show, the Zikomo Awards, took place in Lusaka, Zambia, over the weekend, and saw Namibian musicians, media personalities and influencers bagging numerous awards. Representing Namibia was Maria ‘ML’ Immanuel, Maria Nepembe, Auguste Uutoni, Rosaline Vigidal, Tresia Shongola and Meggy Filli...

STAY TUNED: Nigerian Idol is one of the shows not to be missed on DStv this April. PHOTO: CONTRIBUTED STAFF REPORTER WINDHOEK Here’s something to get excited about this month. April is jam-packed with new shows and movies you simply can’t miss. From comedies to the latest blockbusters and a little bit of horror, you can be sure that your April viewing experience will be anything but ordinary. Let’s get into what you can look forward to on DStv this month. Nigerian Idol Love watching som...

1 week ago - 17 March 2021 | Crime ELLANIE SMIT WINDHOEKThe police confiscated 110 pangolin scales when they arrested two men at Outapi on 7 March.The two Namibians, Nikodemus Kotekeni... 1 week ago - 15 March 2021 | Crime TUYEIMO HAIDULAONAMBIBAOlivia Mulongeni is eight months pregnant. She survived an attack from her abusive boyfriend with her four-year-old daughter. Mulongeni now pleads for help to... 1 week ago - 12 March 2021 | Crime KENYA KAMBOWERUNDUA traffic officer at Rundu had to pick...

JEMIMA BEUKES WINDHOEK TransNamib board member Oscar Kaveru is being investigated for allegedly demanding a kickback from the sale of company land in Windhoeks Northern Industrial Area. Works and transport minister John Mutorwa said he was aware of the allegation made against Kaveru, whom he had appointed to the TransNamib board in February 2019 alongside other directors. The demand for a kickback, which Kaveru allegedly called a facilitation fee, was made to FP Du Toit Transports chief financi...

HERO: Johannes Kambonde, who pulled Pierre Blaauw from the burning wreck. FRANCOISE STEYNBERG AND ELLANIE SMIT WINDHOEK “I am not a hero, because nobody survived the accident,” says Johannes Kambonde, who pulled pilot Pierre Blaauw (40) from a burning gyrocopter wreck on Thursday. “I am so sorry that nobody survived. They could have survived,” Kambonde (45) told Republikein. “Nobody helped me to rescue them. They just took photos and videos.” Kambonde, who works for Hertz car renta...

WINDHOEK “I am not a hero, because nobody survived the accident,” says Johannes Kambonde, who pulled pilot Pierre Blaauw (40) from a burning gyrocopter wreck on Thursday. “I am so sorry that nobody survived. They could have survived,” Kambonde (45) told Republikein. “Nobody helped me to rescue them. They just took photos and videos.” Kambonde, who works for Hertz car rentals, came across the crash scene on his way home from Hosea Kutako International Airport on Thursday afternoon. �...