Farmers from Otjohorongo in the Erongo Region, whose livestock were driven from a Namibian Defence Force (NDF) farm near Karibib, held a demonstration at Omaruru on Friday. They pleaded with the Head of State to intervene in the dispute between themselves and the NDF, a matter they say arised because of the severe drought. The […]

An exhibition that aims to spark the conversation on Namibian-German history is currently underway at the National Art Gallery of Namibia (NAGN). The art exhibition titled, ‘From Where Do We Speak’ features artwork focusing on the history between Germany and Namibia.

A truck driver survived an accident on the road between the Hosea Kutako International Airport and Windhoek. The truck was carrying livestock from Gobabis destined for Keetmanshoop.

Residents of Otjomuise’s Agste Laan informal settlement in Windhoek are furious over the inaccessibility of their public toilets. The residents say the toilets have been privatised by some residents, who use padlocks.

Women’s Action for Development (WAD) is marking 25 years of its existence. As part of the celebration, the organisation educated women on health matters, hoping they will extend what they have learnt, to their communities.

Drug abuse in the //Kharas Region remains a growing concern, judging from recent statistics sourced from the regional police. According to statistics from the Namibian police, 31 suspects were arrested at Luderitz for possession of illicit drugs at the harbour town during the first half of this year.

SADC Ministers of Finance met in Windhoek to discuss how they can mobilise resources to address matters such as the severe drought plaguing Namibia, Botswana and parts of South Africa, as well as prudent budgeting. The meeting was held ahead of the Heads of State Summit next month in Tanzania.

Limited resources are not standing in the way of the Opuwo Rural Constituency Ccouncillor to bring development to the community, and improving service delivery. Providing sufficient water and improving residents’ living conditions remain key areas targeted by the constituency councillor, over his five-year tenure in office.

A 175-tonne electrical transformer, sent to South Africa for repairs in 2018, has been safely returned to its final destination at NamPower’s Substation at Gerus, near Otjiwarongo. The transformer was sent to Johannesburg in September 2018.

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on all Namibians to support the implementation of Government’s drought relief programme. Government has approved a budget more than N$500 million to implement drought relief measures and has thus far raised about N$300 million from its own resources, leaving a shortfall of more than N$200 million.