Cuba has awarded Founding President Sam Nujoma the Mehdi Ben Barka Solidarity Order at a ceremony in the Cuban capital, Havana. This is one of the highest awards of the Organisation of Solidarity of the Peoples of Africa, Asia and Latin America. In his acceptance speech, Nujoma expressed appreciation and said he had followed in […]
With the water issue affecting central Namibia, the City of Windhoek will come up with fines for households that will record excessive water usage. Following the latest recordings that indicated a decrease in water saving by city residents, it seems that the run dry date is closer than expected.
An offshore demonstration against the “Ryazanovka”, a vessel applying for a license to catch endangered species in Namibian waters has been called off. Scheduled at Walvis Bay on Sunday, the event was called off due to security reasons at the port.
Some of the measures implemented to save water are affecting the lives of some small business people negatively. Among those affected are photographers who say there has been a significant reduction in the number of visitors to the park.
The Council of Churches in Namibia is seeking audience with President Hage Geingob, Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila and the Minister of Education, Arts and Culture Katrina Hanse-Himarwa. The church body says this is part of its efforts to avert the teachers’ looming strike.
The Namibia University of Science and Technology , the Keetmanshoop Municipality and the Finnish-Namibian Smart Community Consortium have signed an agreement to conduct research in the construction of houses at the southern town. An initiative of a group of Finnish and Namibian partners, SCC aims to respond to the challenges of rapid urbanisation and the […]
Caring for a severely disabled child is never an easy task . It is emotional and can be stressful at times. This story looks at the hardships and joys brought about such a task.
German Chancellor Angela Merkel is heading to Africa to increase Berlin’s traditionally limited influence on the continent.
