Namibia has seen an alarming increase in child abuse cases, with recent events underscoring the vulnerability of children to neglect, rape, and violence. In the latest disturbing incident, a 14-year-old girl was allegedly raped by her two uncles. Another alleged rape incident involves a nine-year-old girl. An eight-year-old boy was reportedly burned by his uncle […]

The Keetmanshoop Town Council’s management committee has a new chairperson as well as a new deputy mayor. Easter Isaak replaces Johannes Nathan Vries as chairperson, while Annelize Knaus was elected deputy mayor. Former deputy mayor Easter Isaak, who previously served on the council’s management committee, was elected as the new management committee chair. The reshuffling […]

Construction work being carried out at the Keetmanshoop Vocational Training Centre is about 89 percent complete. Construction of the N$103 million Keetmanshoop VTC, funded by the government, commenced in January 2021. The state-of-the-art building consists of four generic workshops, an administration block, and a dormitory with a capacity of 140 boarders. The project is expected […]

Namibia’s Ambassador to Angola, Patrick Nandago, says the issues of the alleged Angolan children roaming around the streets of Windhoek and the northern parts of the country are a security concern. Ambassador Nandago noted that the issue is being discussed by both countries to establish their origins and find a lasting solution.

Senior officials meeting for the inaugural session of the Angola-Namibia Bi-National Commission convened in Luanda, Angola, on Thursday. The three-day session will review, facilitate exchange, and bring about substantive ideas that will reinforce cooperation between the two countries. During the opening ceremony, the head of the Namibian delegation and Executive Director in the Ministry of […]

Residents from Windhoek’s informal settlements have expressed their gratitude for the government’s efforts to bring healthcare services closer to their doorsteps.  Residents turned up in numbers to witness the ground-breaking ceremony of the Windhoek District Hospital, estimated to cost about N$2.9 billion, at Farm 108 in the Havana Informal Settlement today.  In the Khomas Region, […]

The Malaysian High Commission in Namibia held a ‘fruits and food’ promotional event in Windhoek. The event brought together more than 150 guests, from retailers to the media, diplomats, government officials, and students, who came to taste and try Malaysian food, including fruit and other delicacies. The five main fruits of Malaysia, including pineapple, pomelo, […]

There is a need for a fully-fledged NATIS office at Okongo in the Ohangwena Region to allow people access to services close to them. This was highlighted by the Okongo Village Council Chief Executive Officer during a meeting with the Deputy Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi. NATIS Okongo opened its doors in 2021 […]

Land degradation is a growing problem in dryland, as it generally indicates a temporary or permanent decline in the productive capacity of the land. Namibia Connects anchor Ndishishi Hamufungu engaged Princess-Dolly Tuaandi, an agriculturalist, animal scientist, and specialist in sustainable restoration of land degradation in Namibia.

The Kavango East Education Directorate and stakeholders are requesting for a special school to be established in the region.  The request was made during a consultation meeting with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources and Community Development at Rundu. There are 317 learners with disabilities in the Kavango East Region who are currently in […]