The Minister for Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, officially inaugurated the newly built Malengalenga Primary Healthcare Centre and the newly renovated Linyanti Clinic in Zambezi Region on Thursday. The two facilities are expected to address issues of people walking over 10 kilometres to the nearest clinic for medical attention while also at the […]
The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) attained a net operating profit of N$62 million in the last financial year. This was revealed by the Chief Executive Officer of DBN, Dr. John Steytler, at the launch of the DBN Integrated Annual Report 2023/2024 in Windhoek on Thursday. Dr. Steytler said this net operating profit marks significant […]
Namibia, with its wide range of biodiversity and cultural heritage, has huge potential for benefiting communities with the production of local products that can be expanded and delivered to the global market. This observation was made at the Namibia Trade Forum meeting that was attended by various stakeholders, which highlighted the significance of bio-trading and […]
TransNamib workers based in the ||Kharas Region say the suspension of rail services in the country is affecting them psychologically. They expressed these sentiments at Keetmanshoop during a nationwide peaceful demonstration organised by the Namibia Transport and Allied Workers Union. TransNamib is the only company that provides rail services in the country. Over the years, […]
Community members and learners at Zadang Primary School in Kavango East finally had their dreams come true after MTC and the MVA Fund revamped their school. For years, learners and teachers at the Zadang Primary School, located within the Mashare constituency, had to make do with two makeshift structures, accommodating about 30 learners in various […]
The Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region has appealed to the Roads Authority (RA) to consider upgrading several roads in the region to full bitumen standard. James Uerikua said the upgrades are needed as the roads are of national interest. Governor Uerikua advanced his arguments to the national leadership during the official opening of the Windhoek-Okahandja […]
The Rehoboth Town Council has announced that inhabitants of brick houses in Block E, who previously were unable to own their houses, will be granted title deeds. N$26 million worth of debt was written off during the process, allowing beneficiaries to start afresh. As part of the process, residents will receive free prepaid electricity and […]
The Oranjemund Town Council is hosting its annual Diamond Festival in Oranjemund under the theme “Oranjemund, Your Preferred Business Destination.” The festival, which started on the 30th of October and will continue until the 2nd of November, was officially opened by Oranjemund Mayor Elias Kasemba. The mayor reflected on the legacy of Oranjemund town, its […]
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, has left for Scotland, where he leads a Namibian delegation to participate in the 92nd INTERPOL General Assembly. The Assembly will start on Monday in Glasgow. The General Assembly is INTERPOL’s highest governing body and the largest global gathering of senior law enforcement officials, including police […]
The Windhoek-Okahandja dual carriageway has been re-classified and upgraded from B1 to A1 road as per the road classification standards. President Nangolo Mbumba inaugurated the dual carriageway, the only A-rated road in Namibia, at the Gross Barmen Interchange. Dr. Mbumba hailed the completion of the road as a commendable testament to the smooth collaboration of […]
