Police in Omusati are appealing to the public for assistance in locating and re-arresting ten trial-awaiting offenders who escaped from the Onandjaba police holding cells on Wednesday. The group consists of six Angolans and four Namibians who allegedly made their escape by creating a hole in the roof of a recreational room during the night. […]
The Divundu Village Council has approved the upgrading of two local townships to form Extensions Four and Five for the current financial year. Extension Four will accommodate residents who were relocated to make way for the development of Namibia Berries Farm, which the Chief Executive Officer of Divundu, Athanasius Maghumbo, revealed has already yielded positive […]
Medical interns presented a petition demanding fair pay, clear and consistent policies aligned with labour laws, recognition of their vital role in the healthcare sector, and the provision of medical aid benefits. The petition was addressed to all hospital heads, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Health and Social Services, and the […]
The transformation project for Lüderitz, driven by nearby green hydrogen and oil and gas developments, is progressing well as planned, despite a delay in the approval of the boundary extension application. The government has allocated N$92 million in the current financial year for the transformation project, anticipating that the new hydrogen and oil and gas […]
The rapid urbanisation of Namibia and its effects on local governance were central topics at the 21st Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Namibian Association of Local Authorities (NALAO). Moses Matyayi, CEO of the City of Windhoek and NALAO President, highlighted the 31% population growth between 2011 and 2023 as a key factor contributing […]
In Namibia’s rural communities, where access to essential services remain limited, the upcoming elections represent a crucial opportunity to determine their future. For years, residents of Aranos have felt the weight of neglect and underdevelopment, despite the country’s visible progress in other areas. As citizens prepare to cast their votes, many are hopeful that their […]
Oshigambo High School and Dr. Alpo Mauno Mbamba Senior Secondary School will now incorporate ICT equipment into their learning materials for learners. This follows the handover of media and IT equipment to the two schools by Huawei Technologies Namibia, which took place at State House today (Thursday). The decision to assist the schools with ICT […]
Residents of Hoachanas Village in the Hardap Region are witnessing significant and noticeable development in their community. Access to basic services, once a rarity, is now becoming routine, instilling optimism for even greater progress compared to the past. Hoachanas, which has a population of approximately 4000, has been gradually transforming through key developments that have […]
Pensioners in Omaruru have called on the politicians who will win the upcoming election to create jobs for their children and increase social grants. Residents of the Ozondje area in Omaruru have expressed that they cannot survive on their monthly social grants. In Namibia, old age pension grants are the second highest source of income […]
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources is warning people not to approach wandering seals on the beach or in public areas since doing so could endanger them. Seals congregate at designated locations along the coast, referred to as breeding colonies, between November and February in the late spring and early summer months to mate. […]
