The residents of Uuvudhiya and Oluthalweegolo Villages in the Oshana Region welcomed the revival of the Olushandja-Uuvudhiya canal, which now provides much-needed water to the community and the surrounding areas. While this is a welcome development, residents are concerned about the lack of sufficient grazing land for their thousands of livestock. The canal, which connects […]
The Namibian Standards Institution (NSI) has launched a metrology awareness campaign in Windhoek. The Metrology Act provides for standardisation and conformity services through a well-defined national measurement system to the benefit of Namibian citizens. The Metrology Act No. 5 of 2022 will allow the NSI to carry out its designated function of being the National […]
The University of Namibia’s Associate Professor, Dr. Michael Backes, says many Namibians do not have appreciation for the night skies. However, many tourists travel from as far as Europe to have the opportunity to experience the beauty of Namibia’s clear skies. Namibia has the most unpolluted night skies, as they are clear, and tourists, especially […]
The Swapo Party Executive Committee Member in the Zambezi Region, Alufea Sampofu, has condemned tribalism within the party. Sampofu was speaking at the regional mobilisation and recruitment drive at Katima Mulilo over the weekend. “When we talk about politics, we must be very careful. When you enter politics, it means you sacrifice yourself for the […]
A Career Fair at Rosh Pinah, aimed at providing opportunities to learners and the youth at the mining town to help them make informed decisions about career choices, was described as a success. The event is a collaborative effort between RoshSkor Township, schools in Rosh Pinah, and institutions of higher learning. Professionals and lecturers from […]
The Southern African Broadcasting Association’s 30th AGM and 67th board meeting concluded yesterday in Zanzibar, Tanzania. The nbc’s Director General, Stanley Similo, retained his position as its President. After a lengthy discussion, the meeting concluded that the current leadership will run the association’s affairs for the next two years.
In the early hours of Monday morning, players from the Tigers Football Club were involved in a car accident while returning to Windhoek from the northern part of the country. Nelson Akwenye, the chairperson of the football club, provided more details about the incident. The accident occurred around 1AM, approximately 90km before reaching Okahandja, after […]
Ondonga Traditional Authority (OTA) chairperson, John Walenga, led a group of 150 participants, ranging from nine to over 70 years old, in a salt collection initiation process over the weekend. The event occurred at the Etotha Salt Pan, northwest of Etosha National Park in Okatyali Constituency of the Oshana Region. Walenga told Nampa the initiation […]
The third edition of the Standard Bank Junior Hockey National Festival took place at Windhoek High School for two days. Both U11 girls and boys from different hometowns participated in the festival at the Windhoek High School field on Saturday. Each team played three matches in their respective pools, resulting in two teams from each […]
The two remaining suspects in the Zambezi Regional Council corruption case involving more than N$4.6 million made a brief court appearance in the Katima Mulilo Magistrate Court this morning. The two are Deputy Director for Administration Abraham Shikoyeni, 48, who was arrested in Windhoek on Monday, and Chief Accountant Nimrod Nehemia Lichela, arrested at Katima […]
