Farmers receive expert advice on decision-making

With the rainfall received so far in some parts of the country the Ongombe farmers’ Association, at Okamatapati in the Okakarara Constituency, have started to host information sessions, to provide expert advice to farmers on their decision-making during the drought.

Heavy rains cause damage to Okakarara properties

Some parts of the country have started to receive good rainfall and the Okatjaveva village in the Okakarara Constituency recently recorded rainfall of 110 mm in one day. This heavy rain causes some damages to some properties.

2019’s Grade 10 part-timers will not be allowed to enroll as full-time Grade 11 learners

Learners who completed Grade 10 via part-time studies in 2019, must continue with their part-time studies until they have completed Grade 12, the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture have said. The Ministry, in a statement issued by Executive Director Sanet Steenkamp, said such part-time studies must be done over the next two years before […]

Rural communities are most affected by drought – Basson

//Kharas Governor, Lucia Basson, in her New Year’s message to residents, said that the persistent drought has put extra pressure on the Government and has led to water shortages in many parts of the region. Basson made the remarks at a farm in the Karasburg East Constituency, where she provided food parcels to rural communities.

Lena Hendricks’ family appeals to public for information regarding her death

The family of a 35-year-old Keetmanshoop resident, who died on Christmas day after she was run over by a vehicle, are appealing to the public for information around the circumstances of her death. It’s nearly two weeks since Lena Hendricks, a mother of four was run over by a vehicle, and to date, no one […]

Two Kavango West subsistence farmers lose nine cattle in lightning strike

Two subsistence farmers at Sau village in the Kavango West’s Musese Constituency have lost nine heads of cattle due to lightning. Lightning struck on Saturday afternoon with many other cattle still unaccounted for.

Four SWAPO members sworn-in as National Assembly members

Four SWAPO members were sworn-in as members of the National Assembly today. The new members replace former Fisheries and Marine Resources Minister Bernhard Esau and former Justice Minister Sackey Shanghala. The two former ministers are facing charges of accepting bribes of millions of dollars to allocate fishing quotas to Icelandic company, Samherji. Two others replaced […]