Police in Keetmanshoop have teamed up with reformed ex-offender Paulus Shimweetheleni, known as ‘Ninja,’ to engage directly with young people about the consequences of crime. During a recent police community engagement, residents raised concerns over the rising crime rate, fueled largely by gangsterism. After serving 25 years in prison for robbery with aggravating circumstances and […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has initiated the procurement process for the Human Papillomavirus (HPV) vaccine, aiming to introduce it in public health facilities as a preventive measure against cervical cancer. MoHSS Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, told Nampa that the ministry is progressing through the required regulatory and compliance steps. “We have […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) has announced an immediate ban on the importation and transit of maize and palm products from South Africa’s Free State, North-East, and Mpumalanga provinces. The decision follows the detection of Bud rot of palms and Goss’s wilt on maize in these regions. Bud rot is a […]
Rehoboth residents are becoming increasingly frustrated with the ongoing closure of the Reho Spa Recreational Resort, which was shut down in 2011 after falling into disrepair. The facility was transferred to the Rehoboth Town Council from the State-owned Namibia Wildlife Resorts in 2024, and has been undergoing major renovations since. According to local media reports […]
The Khomas Regional Council has formalized a twinning agreement with the Cunene Province of Angola to enhance cooperation in sanitation, agriculture, health, and education. The agreement was signed at the conclusion of the Cunene delegation’s visit to the Khomas Region yesterday. Negotiations for the partnership began in November last year, following a visit by Khomas […]
This month, many countries around the world will witness a rare astronomical event known as planetary alignment or the planetary parade. Six planets—Venus, Mars, Jupiter, Saturn, Uranus, and Neptune—will appear to align in the evening sky from January 21 until mid-February. While not in a perfectly straight line, they will be positioned closely on one […]
As part of its corporate social responsibility, the Gobabis Vocational Training Centre will manufacture 100 pairs of school shoes for vulnerable children in the region. The Gobabis VTC Marketing and Communication Officer, Violet Simataa, emphasized in an interview with nbc News that, given the advancement of the centre, they saw it fitting to utilise their […]
Residents of Kongola in the Zambezi Region are concerned about the regular prison breaks at the Menias Brian Libuto Police Station. Since 2014, thirty inmates have escaped from the police holding cells on four occasions. Addressing a media conference in Kongola on Wednesday, Kilo Manyando, the spokesperson for the concerned residents and Police Commander of […]
In recent developments in the energy sector, TotalEnergies held consultations in Lüderitz as part of the environmental impact assessment process. This process is a crucial step in their plans for oil exploration in the Orange Basin, located off the coast of Namibia. This week, TotalEnergies conducted consultations with residents of Lüderitz, with similar consultations planned […]
The mayor of Windhoek recently paid a courtesy visit to assess areas impacted by recent flash floods in Otjomuise. The visit included a review of conditions at the relocation site on Farm 508, highlighting efforts to address the challenges faced by affected residents. Over 200 households affected by the recent flash flooding have relocated to […]
