A patient who struggled for years with a stomach disease has welcomed the recently launched endoscopic machine at Keetmanshoop Hospital. Speaking to nbc News, Brumelda De Klerk said the service will help cut costs associated with travelling to the Katutura Intermediate Hospital in Windhoek. De Klerk said the machine means a lot to her and […]
President Nangolo Mbumba is saddened by the death of former trade unionist, Alfred Angula. Angula died on Tuesday, aged 59, at his home in Windhoek. The family confirmed that he had been battling diabetes, which affected his kidneys. President Mbumba, in a statement, paid tribute to Angula, saying that he will be remembered for his […]
The City of Windhoek has notified residents to get ready for possible flash floods as the rainy season starts. The City warns residents that Windhoek’s location and weather make it likely to have flash floods, which are a common natural disaster in Namibia during this time. Flash floods happen when strong storms drop a lot […]
Swapo Party Secretary General Sofia Shaningwa has issued a formal response to two court cases filed by the Independent Patriots for Change seeking to nullify the results of Namibia’s Presidential and National Assembly Elections held in late November 2024. In her court submission, Shaningwa argued that the IPC’s failure to include the concerned returning officers […]
The Windhoek High Court will deliver its judgement in a case brought by Swapo Central Committee member Charles Mubita against party member Reinhold Shipwiikineni on the 28th of January. Mubita filed the defamation lawsuit after Shipwiikineni allegedly made defamatory remarks in a Swapo WhatsApp group, according to court documents dated 12 March. Shipwiikineni purportedly claimed […]
The festive season mood of sharing and caring is still being felt in some parts of the country. At Rundu, the Catholic Men’s Association of Namibia at St. Peter held a lunch party for senior citizens, during which the children and grandchildren around the town surprised their parents with gifts as a token of appreciation. […]
NamWater has announced that dam levels have improved due to the rainfall over the past few days. The development brings much-needed optimism as the rainy season progresses, contributing to water security. Various dams have seen significant increases in water levels due to favourable rains coming in over the past few days. The Swakoppoort dam is […]
The informal sector is said to be the backbone of Opuwo’s local economy, and it is for this reason that the Opuwo Town Council has vowed to continue supporting it by ensuring that it has proper infrastructure development. The Council Support Officer at the Opuwo Town Council, Gebhardt Makono, said the local economy of Opuwo […]
The southern settlement of Grünau is setting its sights on achieving village status this year, 2025. The acting Senior Administrator at the Grünau Settlement Office, Sara Jacobs, told nbc News that several transformative projects are underway and emphasised the community’s commitment to growth and development. The developments, some completed and others in progress, aim to […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre and Swakopmund Mayor Blasius Goraseb have expressed satisfaction with the positive impact of visitors in the region. They say the influx of tourists significantly boosted the local tourism sector and the overall economy. Tourism has become a key driver of growth in the Erongo Region, with Swakopmund being a major attraction. […]
