The City of Windhoek remains unmoved by a recent petition delivered by the Katutura Residents Committee. The residents took to the streets a fortnight ago to air their frustrations with high utility bills and the municipality’s use of Red Force to collect debt. Contained in their petition were allegations that many households in Katutura have […]
The Namibia Blood Transfusion Service (NamBTS) has still not received its reagents from the cargo consignments held at the Hosea Kutako International Airport (HKIA). The blood testing materials are yet to be found, with some of the items already expired as of September 7. The delay has prompted NamBTS to conduct its tests manually as […]
The mood around next year’s national elections can already be felt, with NUDO’s MP Josef Kauandenge having tabled a motion to amend the Namibian Constitution’s Article 47. The motion aims to remove what is perceived as discriminatory clauses that prevent employees of regional councils and local authorities, as well as civil servants, from participating in […]
The Gobabis Municipality has committed to providing 250 hectares of town land for agriculture to address food insecurity. This came after various non-governmental organisations and other stakeholders promised to assist the malnutrition-stricken region with sustainable food production projects through the office of the Omaheke Governor. The Mayor of Gobabis, Melba Tjozongoro, stressed that fighting malnutrition […]
A consultative meeting, aimed at developing policy recommendations and practical initiatives to enhance the national internet ecosystem as advanced information and communication technologies evolve, was held in Windhoek today. The Namibia National Internet Universality Indicators meeting was held by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology in collaboration with the Internet Society of Namibia and […]
Japan’s Ambassador to Namibia, Hisao Nishimaki, says he is impressed with the strides made by horticulture producers in the Kavango West Region. Japan has provided N$2 million to be used for horticulture-related training and equipment in the region. The Ambassador’s visit included a stopover with the Governor of the region as well as with representatives […]
The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) and the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) have signed a memorandum of understanding to work together in preparing accurate voter lists and ensuring that the logistics of conducting elections smoothly are in place. The MOU will enable ECN to know how many eligible voters there are in each constituency from […]
The Omusati, Oshana, and Ohangwena regions have taken a significant step towards promoting oral health and hygiene by jointly launching Oral Health Week. The initiative aims to raise awareness about the importance of dental care and encourage the community to prioritise their oral well-being. Oral Health Week is a campaign aimed at educating residents in […]
The Minister of Fisheries and Marine Resources, Derek Klazen, has commended the achievements made by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) at Ondangwa, calling on the Katima Mulilo Town Council and the City of Windhoek to provide suitable land to construct retail fish shops. Klazen made the call during the 11th edition of the […]
Statistics provided by the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) indicate that 31% of teenagers between the ages of 13 and 15 are already smoking, while about 50% are exposed to secondhand smoking. It is further estimated that 20% of men and five percent of women between the ages of 15 and 49 consume […]
