The community of Otjozondjupa Region wants government to expropriate farms owned by absentee landlords.

The case in which the Ovaherero and Nama communities are suing the German government for colonial atrocities – will be heard on 13 October, in the United States Federal Court, in New York. The Ombara-Otjitambi of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, Vekuii Rukoro, made the announcement at a media briefing in Windhoek Monday.

The Permanent Secretary of Health, Dr Andreas Mwoombola was suspended today. In a letter sent to the media, Cabinet Secretary, George Simataa said, “Dr Mwoombola is suspended from office… for a limited period of time. “The purpose of the suspension is to allow unhindered investigation to be carried out into the said allegation of misconduct.” […]

Local authorities in Namibia are gathered at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region for the sixth annual health and wellness forum. The forum’s aims are for local authorities to learn and share best practices on health and wellness at the workplace.

Internal motivation, self-discipline, and the developing of a positive attitude are key components for achieving one’s goals. This was stressed at an event, celebrating ‘World Youth Skills Day’ at Keetmanshoop.

At least 1 200 shacks in the Havana, Agste Laan and Babylon informal settlements will be provided with electricity as of 2017, until July 2018. The Deputy Mayor of the City of Windhoek, Fransina Kahungu, revealed the plan during a community meeting with residents of Hakahana, Havana and Okuryangava over the weekend.

Minister of Environment and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta says one of the strategies to mitigate human wildlife conflict in the areas surrounding the Etosha National Park is to relocate some of the lions. He proposes that some could be relocated to other conservation areas or hunting farms.

Namibia has benefited immensely from trade and investment cooperation with the European Union during the past two years. With over N$1 billion generated through exporting goods to EU member states, the number is expected to grow over the years.

The Eenhana Town Council has demolished about 20 illegal structures belonging to open market vendors. The town council says the structures were erected illegally and that’s why they are demolished.