By: Envaalde Matheus  Namibia’s first dating reality TV show Kapana Spice rolled out on Monday on YouTube and TikTok. The show was created by Laudika Hamutenya, who told Eagle FM that he saw a need to have enough local content for Namibian viewers to watch content they can relate to.  Hamutenya also said most Namibians […]

Staff writer Namibia has thrown its support for the newly formed High-Level Ambition Coalition for marine biodiversity in maritime areas beyond national jurisdiction (HABITAT), President Hage Geingob has said. Geingob made these remarks during the first edition of the One Ocean Summit taking place in Brest, France. The Coalition, according to Geingob, will contribute to […]

Staff Writer Lightning killed four people this weekend and left one hospitalise. Timotheus Kanime (73) and Junias Ndeumane (52) died after lightning struck on Saturday around 16h00 in Omutwewondjamba village, Eenhana. A woman (34) is receiving medical treatment at Eenhana State Hospital, and she is reported to be in a critical condition. Likius Mweneni Iita […]

By: Julia Heita  We all know February as a month of love, cuddles, candles, flowers, and plenty of chocolates.  As Valentines Day approaches, which is celebrated on 14 February yearly, this is the time couples get together to celebrate love; for the lucky ones, Valentine’s Day is an everyday thing.  Simply You, a lifestyle magazine, […]

By: Vetondouua Tjivikua & Tjizouje Kazombungo Secretary-General of Teacher Union of Namibia, Mahongora Kavihuha, has threatened to take unspecified action against the government if teachers’ salaries are not adjusted. This comes after the government decided to freeze public service salaries last year due to a weak economy coupled with a tight budget. He said, “We […]

By: Hellen Andreas Malaria cases in the four northern regions have increased over the last year, showing that the disease continues to be a health hazard. In January 2022, the Ohangwena region recorded a total of 396 cases in comparison to 159 cases which were recorded in January 2021. According to Ohangwena Health Director John […]

By: Pricilla Mukokobi Police in the Zambezi region recorded 333 gender-based violence cases in 2021 compared to 238 in 2020. The number recorded in 2021 is higher than the 249 registered in 2019. Head of the gender-based violence protection sub-division in the region, Rahele Tawana, told The Villager that figures are rising in the region, […]

By: Justicia Shipena  The Public Office Bearer’s Remuneration and Benefits Commission (POBC) said the official opposition leader McHenry Venaani’s proposed perks have financial implications and are not within what was gazetted.  As the official opposition leader, Venaani is supposed to receive, among others, an official vehicle with a dedicated driver and office personnel. But until […]

  By: Andrew Kathindi The popular democratic movement (PDM) has taken issue with the Iranian embassy in Windhoek, asking that details regarding scholarship hopefuls be sent to, among others, the Swapo party for consideration. In a letter dated 14 January in possession of The Villager, the Islamic Republic of Iran said their higher education ministry […]

By: Envaalde Matheus The Kasi Vibe Event has made a significant impact on many Namibian entrepreneurs since its first edition held in August 2017.  This local social and entrepreneurial event usually takes place twice a year, in March and August, respectively.  For the past few years, the event could not go due to the outbreak […]