Miss USA, R’Bonney Gabriel, was crowned Miss Universe 2023 last night during the 71st edition of the beauty pageant. Representatives from 84 countries participated in the competition. Gabriel faced off against Venezuela’s Amanda Dudamen and Andreina Martinez from the Dominican Republic before she walked off with the 2023 crown. Namibia was represented at this year’s […]
The |Khomas Regional Council has managed to provide service to its people and will continue improving the living conditions of its residents despite rising challenges such as unemployment and the lack of basic services due to increased urbanization. The Chairperson of the |Khomas Regional Council, John Moonde, says a budget of N$13 million was availed […]
Windhoek residents have been reacting with mixed feelings regarding the municipality’s latest decision to charge when one reports maintenance-related matters to the city. Residents will pay forty cents for each text message they send to the municipality. Residents now have a platform where they can report incidences, such as water leaks, pipe bursts, overflowing and […]
Windhoek Rural Councilor, Piet Adams, has assured Mix informal settlement residents that a primary school will be opened in the area over the next three months. Adams’ assurance came after community members pleaded with the government to open up a school, stressing that their children are denied an education due to the lack of school […]
Namibia offers huge potential and opportunities to increase its agricultural productivity. Dr Menghestab Haile, Regional Director of the United Nations World Food Programme (WFP), stated this at the launch of the Namibian Correctional Service’s (NCS) integrated food production project at the Hardap Correctional Facility near Mariental. Implemented in partnership with WFP and Impact for Africa […]
Farmers have managed to contain a veld fire that broke out on Saturday afternoon in the Hardap Region at farm Kachas, situated about 15 kilometers west of Mariental. Kobus Lombaardt, the owner of farm Kachas, told nbc News that farmers were able to put out the fire a few hours after it broke out in […]
The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in the Otjozondjupa Region cautioned the public on Friday about the ongoing fraud activities that are targeting farmers, businesspeople, and pensioners in the region. NamPol’s Community Affairs Officer in the Otjozondjupa Region, Warrant Officer Olivia Haihambo, said in an interview with Nampa that about 20 people have been defrauded of […]
The Siguru-guru Primary School’s learner population has grown exponentially, despite teaching there being conducted in tents. Construction of classrooms was delayed after initially being set to commence in December last year. The school, situated at Rundu’s Tumweneni Informal Settlement, was started by community members five years ago. Acting Head of Department Marcellus Haivera says more […]
The Health Professions Council of Namibia (HPCNA) has warned the public against registering at institutions or healthcare-related courses that are not recognized by the council. In a media statement issued on Friday, the HPCNA advised the public to verify the approval status of the courses with the Education and Training Quality Assurance Department of the […]
