Young people, who because of their health conditions, cannot participate in productive activities, carry an extra burden and frustration, as they are unable to fend for themselves. Young people of all ages and health statuses worry a lot about the future but those who are chronically ill have years of health-related struggles ahead of them.
Otjozondjupa Police have warned farmers to take extra precautions during the festive season, as cattle rustlers are particularly busy targeting the festive season. The police recently recovered 26 bags of dried meat in the Outjo district.
Crop producers are hoping for rain as the planting season draws closer. With good rain predicted for 2016, farmers are expected to plant more white maize, mahangu and horticultural products.
South Sudanese, Livestock and Fisheries Minister, James Janka Duku has expressed his satisfaction with the extensive knowledge and expertise gained from the Livestock Identification and Traceability System (NamLits). The system has the ability to unlock the agricultural potential of many African nations if emulated, says Duku.
A 33 year-old man who was cycling a bicycle died on the spot after he was hit by a mini truck on the Otjiwarongo-Otavi road. The 31-year-old driver was traveling from Otjiwarongo to Tsumeb.
The rains which fell at Katima Mulilo caused flooding in most parts of the town, with informal settlements the most affected. Residents were bemoaned by the absence of storm water drainage at the town.
Harambee Review 2016 is in session with Dr John Steytler, Economics Advisor, presenting review of the first six months of the accelerated plan for prosperity.
The The Omaheke Governor’s Office has donated food items to Epukiro community members. The items include sugar, pasta, tinned and fresh fish, valued at 80 000 dollars. That was done as part of the annual Governor’s Charity Day, initiated by Governor Festus Ueitele in 2015, after seeing the need to give back to communities. One […]
The Institute for Public Policy Research has created a database website for oil companies in Namibia, to promote transparency in the sector.
Children in Somalia continue to be affected by the long-running conflict in the country. The African Union has called for more concerted efforts to address the plight of young people, especially the threat from al-Shabaab militants.
