Namibians ought to be proud of the elevated bilateral ties between Namibia and China. President Hage Geingob who met the visiting Chairman of National Peoples Congress (NPC), Li Zhanshu noted that relations would not be one-sided, but on a win-win basis.

The Education Minister urged parents to ensure that learners return to schools as the second term starts next week. Katrina Hanse-Himarwa made the call during a media conference.

The problem of proper sanitation in informal settlements remains one of unresolved challenges facing local authorities. Informal settlers who live in the Otjozondjupa Region still do not have access to the basic need.

Elephants have destroyed several mahangu fields in the Omusati Region, leaving the farmers devastated

The Rundu Town Council is pulling out all the stops to ensure that the 25 May national cleanup campaign day is a success. Its Mayor Verna Sinimbo says contributions by individuals, the business community and government agencies have been overwhelming.

The Deputy Minister of Safety and Security, Daniel Kashikola, says inmates who fall under the low-risk category, will participate in the national clean-up day.

Fire incidents continue to devastate the lives of residents in Walvis Bay’s Tutaleni Informal Settlement and Kuisebmond residential area. Two such incidents occurred in the Kuisebmond residential area on Tuesday and Wednesday with nine shacks in total being reduced to ashes, leaving 15 people homeless.

Some of the stolen items recovered by the police include bed frames, sofas, pillows and a fridge. The suspects reportedly used a rental company’s pick-up truck to carry goods from two houses in Hochland Park.

President Hage Geingob says he will participate in the clean-up campaign in Katutura next week. He encouraged Namibians to take ownership of the movement, which will take place on Africa Day.

The Recycle Namibia Forum is to unveil mobile recycling stations as part of its contribution to the national clean-up campaign.