Erongo RED, in collaboration with the Ministry of Mines and Energy, has electrified 151 houses in Harambee Informal Settlement’s Extension 8 in Karibib for N$3.6 million. The regional electricity distributor was awarded more than N$4.5 million by the Ministry of Mines and Energy, of which N$3.6 million was used to electrify 151 dwellings in Karibib. […]
A 62-year-old resident of Windhoek’s Goreangab area, Maripurua Kotjipari, has been left homeless after his shack burnt down. Kotjipari was reading by candlelight at nine o’clock in the evening when he fell asleep. He woke up to a room full of smoke and ran out of the house with the only clothes he was wearing. […]
The Ritja Career Fair Foundation, in collaboration with the Miss Namibia Organisation, engaged learners in the Omaheke Region on the importance of career guidance that will eventually assist them in choosing wisely. The information officer at the foundation, Kendjitarisee Kandinda, pointed out that it’s high time that stakeholders find ways to assist learners, especially in […]
The Hai||om San community of the Erongo Region is calling for access to education opportunities for all members. They say education is the cornerstone of progress, and they believe that such an opportunity will greatly enhance their learning and development. Their children, they say, need access to quality education for them to reach their full […]
The Deputy Minister of Marginalised Communities, Royal ǀUiǀoǀoo has called on government agencies and stakeholders to adopt Indigenous Responsive policies and institutional strategies to integrate marginalised communities into the mainstream economy. In a speech read on his behalf, ǀUiǀoǀoo says Namibia must protect the rights of indigenous communities given their historic background, which isolated them pre-independence. […]
Governor of Kavango West Region Sirkka Ausiku has expressed her appreciation for institutions of higher learning set up in the region. This was shared during the celebration of 2024 African Decentralisation, Local Governance, and Local Development Day at Nkurenkuru. Namibia joined other African Union member states in commemorating the Africa Day of Decentralisation, Local […]
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development organised emergency simulation exercises as part of the ongoing emergency reduction strategy to test the capacity of the local authorities for mitigation, preparedness, response, and recovery from disasters. The recent simulation exercise held in Mariental identified a shortcoming in the effectiveness of implementing local authorities’ emergency response plans. […]
The Okahandja municipality is embarking on a number of projects to improve service delivery. Among the projects are the construction of a fire station, the consolidation of plots 117 and 118, developing agricultural plots for the residents, and the Okahandja Medi Park. Currently, 2,070 houses were completed at Osona Village, with many more planned for […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture has approved the construction of an extra school in Oshakati to address the shortage of classrooms in pre-grade and grade one, which is currently a concern in the Oshana Region. Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka announced this while speaking at a meeting with the Oshana Education Directorate leadership and […]
Teachers in the Kavango West Region have pledged to work harder after an insightful information-sharing session. This commitment was expressed during the annual Ncuncuni Circuit Educator’s Conference held at Masivi. Acting Director of Education in Kavango West region, Christian Sindendere, applauded the teachers in the Ncuncuni circuit and encouraged them to keep up with their […]
