The abandonment of the construction of Onanghulo Clinic in the Ohangwena Constituency is depriving the residents of health services. Many years have passed, and residents still travel long distances to health facilities. The construction site was handed over in 2016, and the clinic was scheduled for completion in 2018. The contractor abandoned the project after […]
The Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, has addressed questions posed by LPM MP Henny Seibeb regarding allegations of lead exposure cover-up by Trevali Mining Corporation in the ||Kharas Region. Seibeb noted that a medical report exists that reveals the findings of lead concentration tests conducted on 30 children. According to the report, all 30 […]
Police have arrested 108 people, 88 of whom are students, in what is described as a major breakthrough in their fight against financial crime. The suspects are likely to face charges of human trafficking, money laundering, fraud, and tax evasion. NamPol’s top command revealed this at a media briefing in Windhoek this afternoon. The […]
Residents of Tsumeb are advised to continue boiling water for consumption. This was said by the town’s chief executive officer, Victoria Kapenda. Since last year, Tsumeb residents have been having serious water issues as a result of underground water contamination. Dundee Precious Metals, which operates a copper smelting plant in the town, also confirmed that […]
The founder of a private mental health clinic, Care Unit in Rundu, says more residents are becoming aware of the benefits of looking after their mental health. Berthiliah Simbaranda-Vistor says the stigma that was once associated with seeking help is slowly wearing off. Care Unit opened its doors about a year ago. Even though there […]
The 14 people arrested in a swoop operation on October 4 on charges of transnational internet fraud and trafficking in persons appeared in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court this afternoon. The case was postponed to February 15, 2024 for further investigations, and bail was refused to all. Of those arrested, many of those deemed foreigners were […]
In the run-up to the 2024 general elections, Omusati Regional Police Commander Commissioner Ismael Basson and senior police management in the region engaged the Swapo Party and Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) in a round table discussion. Commissioner Basson says that with the upcoming 2024 general elections, they found it necessary to inform and educate […]
Businesses in Swakopmund are being urged to improve their security measures. The directive was issued during a safety and security meeting aimed at addressing safety concerns in the town. The town’s mayor, Dina Namubes, says that while people feel safe wherever they live, work, or spend their free time, this is not the situation in […]
