Heavy rains received on Saturday have left many houses surrounded by water at the Ehenye residential area in Oshakati, Oshana Region. The pools of water in the yards are making it difficult for residents to move to and from their homes, while those with sedans have to look for parking elsewhere because their cars could […]
The Tses Village Council, in partnership with the Social Security Commission (SCC), will be launching information and communication technology initiatives aimed at empowering the village’s youth. Located 80 kilometres north of Keetmanshoop, the peaceful village served as a school for prominent Namibians during the apartheid era. The village is home to one primary and one […]
The Grootfontein Municipality’s Acting Chief Executive Officer, Indileni Lungameni, says the Council has managed to stabilise its finances this year and will commence with key projects early next year. The Grootfontein Municipality has been struggling financially, which affected the provision of basic services to the residents. This was a result of outstanding debts, which prompted […]
The Namibia Local Business Association (NALOBA) has expressed concern over the recent decision by NamWater to award a major water pipeline tender of N$237 million to a Chinese company. NALOBA said NamWater bypassed competent local businesses. A statement issued by NALOBA’s spokesperson, Marius Nangolo, said the decision not only undermines efforts to localise the economy […]
A mother’s love and a community’s kindness led to the provision of a safe home for Windhoek resident Olivia Hamutenya and her daughter Amenenge after two years in the Katutura Intermediate Hospital. Delivered prematurely in May 2023 at just four months, baby Amenenge Haikali, nicknamed Strawberry because of her stature, was diagnosed with Chronic Lung […]
Namibian students pursuing qualifications in Cuba are appealing to the government to streamline the registration or accreditation processes of the Engineering Council and Council of Architects. The engineering students made their plea during a recent meeting with the Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Works and Transport says the laws […]
In recent years, Namibia has seen a significant rise in mental health cases. What was once managed by a single specialist and one medical officer now requires a larger workforce to meet growing demands. Health experts say addressing mental health challenges goes beyond healthcare providers and requires the active involvement of families. Unfortunately, some families […]
