Farmers at the Hardap Irrigation Scheme have asked NamWater to restore water supply to their irrigation fields, as the Hardap Dam received water inflow following rains in its catchment areas. NamWater suspended water supply to the farmer’s irrigation plots at the end of October last year when the Hardap Dam reached critically low water levels […]
People returning to various destinations in the country’s southern parts are stranded at the Harare resting complex and the Okatana service stations at Oshakati in the Oshana Region, waiting for long-distance buses to arrive. At this time of year, many people who spent their holidays in the northern regions with their loved ones find it […]
A disturbing incident of grave violation has left the community of Bito village in the Zambezi Region in shock and disbelief. The incident, which occurred on January 6, is being investigated by the police. Authorities have confirmed that the grave in question belongs to a deceased person, who was buried in April 2024. According to […]
While expressing gratefulness for the initiatives introduced by the Rehoboth Town Council to bring about development in the town, the residents want the council to pay attention to their needs. This includes streetlights, water and sewage services in the informal settlements, and waste disposal.
The Rehoboth Town Council has expressed its commitment to serving the community despite challenges by prioritising road infrastructure, investment, and basic services. The town, located some 80 kilometres south of Windhoek, has about 70,000 inhabitants. In an interview with nbc News, the management of Rehoboth Town Council briefed the news team on the developments in […]
Addressing a community meeting aimed at addressing an increase in gang violence in Keetmanshoop, ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick called on parents to reflect on the role of raising children. Governor Frederick shared that her office, in collaboration with a men’s group, would provide counselling to gang members in an effort to help them transform their […]
Concerned about increasing crime rates driven by gang activities, residents of Keetmanshoop are suggesting a curfew to curb what they describe as a worsening crime situation in the town. They made the call during a police community engagement meeting on Thursday. Residents say they feel unsafe as incidents of gang members attacking and robbing people […]
Preparations for the Guinas Constituency by-election are well on track. The by-election, which is slated for Friday next week, has been necessitated by the death of Councillor Elias Marthinus last year. The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) says it is at an advanced stage in executing activities for the by-election. Only two political parties will […]
The chairperson of the Omusati Regional Council Management Committee, Andreas Shintama, has called on staff members to redouble their efforts towards service delivery. Shintana made the call during this year’s official council opening session. The opening session was attended by Governor Erginus Endjala, Chief Regional Officer Gervasius Kashindi, mayors, chief executive officers of local authorities, […]
A rural cattle farmer at Epukiro RC mission area in the Omaheke Region is turning challenges into opportunities by venturing into pig farming. Prolonged droughts have devastated traditional livestock farming in the area, but this farmer’s inspiring story shows that diversifying agricultural practices can bring new life to rural economies. For years, Silas Sebetwane, a […]
