Pensioners in Okahandja are finding it hard to cope with their high municipal debts. The arrears date back to the time before prepaid electricity and water. Now that RedForce has come into the picture, the elderly say it will be impossible to settle the debts. These are Susanna Top and Daniel Paulse. They are some […]
The Minister of Industrialization and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, tabled the Property Practitioners Bill in Parliament yesterday. The bill, which replaces the outdated Estate Agents Act of 1976, aims to modernise and enhance the regulatory framework governing property practitioners in the country. Iipumbu highlighted the significance of the legislative proposal, which seeks to establish the Property […]
Legal battles and lengthy procurement processes have negatively affected the availability of pharmaceuticals in public health facilities. This is according to the Health and Social Services Executive Director, who says the battles have over the years disrupted the procurement of medicines, leading to shortages. The Executive Director was speaking at the Annual National Pharmaceutical Services […]
Rundu Intermediate Hospital’s Medical Superintendent, Dr. Jean Kalala Kabangu, says serious intervention is needed regarding the suspected food poisoning cases coming from the Nyangana District. In the latest case, one minor died while five others were admitted to the hospital for suspected food poisoning. Dr. Kabangu says the patients ate cassava root prepared by the […]
The Otjozondjupa Regional Council has amended the criteria for drought relief aid to include informal settlement households. This was confirmed by the Regional Council Chairperson, Marlene Mbakera, who also chairs the regional disaster risk management committee. 5,000 households in informal settlements in the region’s five major towns will benefit from the drought relief aid under […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia considers India a friendly nation both pre- and post-independence and a strategic partner in bilateral relations. Dr. Mbumba said this as he congratulated India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi, who was re-elected into the position by members of his National Democratic Alliance last week. The President said Modi’s re-election is indeed […]
In a bid to enhance urban resilience and mitigate disaster risks, the City of Windhoek and global partners convened a workshop aimed at addressing the pressing challenges posed by climate change and urban expansion. The event highlights the need for Africa to spearhead dialogues focused on disaster risk reduction. The City of Windhek CEO, Moses […]
Five new diplomatic Heads of Mission accredited to Namibia have reiterated their commitment to strengthening relations with Namibia. The diplomats presented their letters of credence to President Nangolo Mbumba at State House on Wednesday. This marks the official start of their respective diplomatic tenures in Namibia. The new diplomats are Argentina’s Claudio Pérez Paladino, Aftab […]
The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare handed over equipment to 17 income-generating projects in Omaheke Region to help them grow their businesses. Speaking at the handover ceremony, Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate stressed that the donation will empower the beneficiaries, whose benefits will trickle down to a better standard of living and […]
The harbour town of Lüderitz will host this year’s Miss Namibia and Miss Teen Beauty pageants. The announcement was made by nbc Director General Stanely Similo and the Chief Executive Officer of the Lüderitz Waterfront Company, Fluksman Samhuel, in Windhoek. The event was attended by the reigning Miss Namibia, Jameela |Uiras, and Miss Teen Namibia, […]
