Day: July 30, 2023

Police in the Kavango East Region discovered the body of a 26-year-old woman hanging from a tree with a cloth around her neck near Mabiye Beach along the Kavango River on Saturday morning.

The Namibia Police Force in its weekend crime briefing report issued on Sunday, said the deceased has been identified as Ndara Evelyn Mbava.

The police found a suicide note at the scene however its contents of it cannot be revealed.

Her next of kin have been informed.

In an unrelated incident, an on-duty security guard allegedly shot a 17-year-old male student near VIP Bar in Kehemu informal settlement in Rundu on Saturday.

It is reported that the security guard was responding to a robbery incident at the bar when the victim allegedly took out a knife in an attempt to stab the guard. He (victim) allegedly then ran to a house next to the bar, and in the process, the guard shot and injured the victim with a shotgun on the hip.

The victim is admitted in the Rundu State Hospital, and his condition is stable.

The guard employed by Tulimo Security was arrested for attempted murder and discharging of a firearm in a public area.

Police investigations into the matter continue.

Source: The Namibia Press Agency

The Department of Culture and Tourism at the Ningo Prampram District Assembly (NiPDA) has held the third Biennial Traditional Talent Festival (Tratalfest) at New Ningo within the Ningo Prampram District of the Greater Accra Region. The Bienniel Traditional Talent Festival was under the theme 'Cultural Heritage in Economic Growth', with the aim of promoting culture to boost the local economy. Mr. Jerry Johnson, chairman of the event and a member of the African Diasporan Group, stated in his opening remarks that Africans were the true definition of humanity, hence the need to uphold and preserve their rich and unique cultural heritage. Mr. Johnson further explained that the African youth were the most imitated by non-Africans across the globe, saying the youth must recognize their history and be proud to be African. According to him, African culture's heritage was unique and could be used to create prosperity for its people. Mr. Johnson called on the various stakeholders to imbibe the true African history into the children, adding that it will help correct the many misrepresentations the African continent has suffered over the years. Speaking to the Ghana News Agency on the sidelines of the event, Mrs Joyce Ayorkor Guddah, Ningo Prampram district director of Culture and Tourism, stated that the Biennial Traditional Talent Festival was also to hunt for talents within the district. Mrs. Guddah again hinted that the event would also serve as a precursor to the prelude Hommowo festival, which would commence in August 2023 within the Ningo Prampram District. The Ningo Prampram Cultural and Tourism Director further said the changes in the academic calendar had affected their schedules but was quick to add that the anomalies that distracted the cultural events for the Schools had been rectified. Mr Guddah noted that inculcating the rich African cultural Heritage into the students was the best way to promote African history, stressing that Ningo Prampram has all it takes to boost her cultural prospects through tourism. She called on the local residents to support the various cultural and traditional groups within the various communities so as to promote the cultural heritage of the people of Ningo Prampram. Afienya Vocational and Technical Institute, Ningo Senior High School, and Prampram Senior High School converge at the Ancestral wall at New Ningo in the Ningo Prampram District for the 2023 Biennial Traditional Talent Festival.

Source: Ghana News Agency

Ghanaian Highlife musician KK Fosu has congratulated his musical colleagues Samini and Kokoveli after successfully completing their studies at the Ghana Institute of Management and Public Administration (GIMPA). The trio, who had once formed a powerful musical group dubbed 'Trinity', made a tremendous impact on the music scene, dropping back-to-back hits in the 2000s. KK Fosu, who is very active in the music space, praised his colleagues for embarking on a journey of academic excellence as they look to impact the music space with their knowledge. 'I thank God for guiding my brothers through this educational journey. I am delighted about the academic excellence, and I hope they come and impact the world, especially the Ghanaian music industry, with their knowledge,' he said in an interview. KK Fosu added that the trio still shares strong ties and would soon collaborate on various musical projects in the near future. Emmanuel Andrews Samini and Nathaniel Totimeh (Kokoveli), as they are known in real life, earned a 2nd Class Upper Honours in BSc. Project Management after their completion from GIMPA. Social media users have congratulated the duo for the academic milestone and urged other musicians to follow their trajectory.

Source: Ghana News Agency

The Management of Hearts of Oak has named a new technical team to steer the affairs of the club ahead of the upcoming season. The appointment follows the recent dismissal of Coach David Ocloo, who was laid off from his duties due to poor performance. A statement released by the club said the newly appointed technical team would not only seek to transform the senior side but also be in charge of the club's junior and female sides. Dutch gaffer, Rene Hiddink would take charge as Technical Director whiles Jerry Adjei Asare would also head the Goalkeeping department. Sebastian Barnes has been handed the head of Scouting role whereas Carlos Klu would also manage the welfare of the club. Mercy Tagoe, former Black Queens Coach would now take over as Head Coach of Hearts of Oak's female side, hoping to chalk successes with the rainbow ladies. It said management is hopeful these changes would affect the club positively going into the new season. 'The Board and management would like to take this opportunity to appeal to all followers of the club to offer their unflinching support to them and the team so together we will work for the collective interest of the team as we prepare for the new football season,' it said. Management also announced that the team would begin pre-season on Tuesday, August 1, 2023.

Source: Ghana News Agency