Yet another political party is caught up in internal turmoil. The current leadership of the South West Africa National Union, SWANU, of Namibia is challenged by a group called the 8ste Laan branch, calling for an extra-ordinary Congress in Windhoek this weekend. However, SWANU President Evalistus Kaaronda has dismissed the group’s claims, saying it does […]
Team Namibia is ready and promises to give its all for the 47th World Skills Competition, to be held in Lyon, France, next month. President Nangolo Mbumba sent off the team, urging them to be careful in their conduct. The team is made up of 14 competitors selected from the different vocational training centres across […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia has presented its provisional voter register, following a process of verification. This process led to a decrease in the number of registered voters by 13,600 following the detection of multiple registrations. Registered voters now stand at one million, 451,444 from 1,153,916 initially recorded at the close of the General Registration […]
Kalkfeld residents can now make their own bricks, following the handover of a brick-making project by the Otjozondjupa Regional Council. Situated about 70 km from Otjiwarongo, Kalkfeld is a settlement with more than 5,000 inhabitants. This growth over the years has resulted in the increased need for housing, hence the idea of a brickmaking business. […]
Health professionals in both private and public hospitals have been advised to focus on delivering high-quality healthcare and treat patients with compassion. A case in point the Executive Director in the Health Ministry, Ben Nangombe, referred to was when a patient reported distress while seeking treatment at a private health facility. Nangombe, who was speaking […]
This year’s Oktoberfest organisers are promising another exhilarating experience. The festival aims to bring families from all walks of life together to create lasting memories. The festival, which is in its 64th year, has grown over the years from hundreds to thousands of attendees. Last year alone, they attracted 7,000 people. This year’s festival will […]
Students at the International University of Namibia’s (IUM) satellite campus at Nkurenkuru kicked off the four-day Annual Cultural Festival under the theme “The Echoes of the Past: Embracing Our Diverse Cultures.” At the official start of the event, Victoria Hakandume, the acting director of the Nkurenkuru campus, encouraged students and attendees to preserve their cultures. […]
When he took over as the Governor of the Ohangwena Region, two critical issues needed Sebastian Ndeitunga’s attention: a lack of potable water and a poor road network, areas which he prioritised. In less than a year, Ndeitunga has now reported to the residents progress made in these areas and others during the State of […]
The International University of Management’s (IUM) Annual Cultural Festival commenced today under the theme “Echoes of the Past: Embracing Our Diverse Cultures.” The event aims to highlight the importance of preserving cultural heritage and practices, as well as recognising various cultural influences that contribute to the country’s shared experience. The cultural festival brought together students […]
Workers of the Gobabis Municipality staged a demonstration demanding that the council investigate financial status, progress on capital projects, maladministration, lack of good governance, favouritism, and unfair labour practices affecting development at Gobabis. The group’s spokesperson, Betuel Jamuine, said the council has an N$80 million debt owed to NamWater and NamPower. Protestors said the Gobabis […]
