Following a recent outbreak of lumpy skin disease in the Otjombinde Constituency, the State Veterinary Office has launched a two-week vaccination campaign that started last week. Dr. Seuakouje Veii from the Epukiro Veterinary District, which includes Otjombinde, informed Nampa that the district has received 20,000 doses of vaccine to control the disease in the 60 […]
The Otjozondjupa Region is in dire need of school furniture, additional textbooks, and stationery for a smooth transition to the platoon system and for quality education. The budget indicates that the education directorate requires more than three million dollars to service the region’s circuits. Otjozondjupa Education Director Gerhard Ndafenongo says the directorate is currently repairing […]
UNAM has warned students to be vigilant against fraudulent activities related to registration procedures. Speaking to nbc News, UNAM’s Communication Officer, Simon Namesho, cautioned students not to fall prey to scams. “The main one that I can share with you is impersonation, where someone comes and says, ‘Give me your money so that I can […]
Governor Aletha Frederick of the Kharas Region has urged for renewed efforts to address gender inequality and poverty. She made this call during the annual New Year opening meeting for the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare staff, held in Keetmanshoop. The gathering reaffirmed commitments to tackle the pressing issues of inequality […]
Farmers in the Zambezi Region are struggling with an outbreak of fall armyworms, which are destroying maize fields and threatening this season’s harvest. In Kongola, one of the worst-hit areas, villagers say the infestation is dashing their hopes for a good yield. Headman George Maano noted that despite good rainfall, the worms have appeared just […]
Water rationing in Gobabis continues as dam and borehole levels remain critically low, affecting supply to residents. Gobabis Mayor Melba Tjozongoro confirmed the situation in an interview with nbc News, stating that water is available daily from 03:00 to 21:00, and residents are urged to use it sparingly. “Especially with the dam supplying the municipality […]
There is no slowing down for parents as they continue with back-to-school shopping, and long queues can still be observed in shops. Despite the reopening of schools two weeks ago, parents in Windhoek continue to queue at popular uniform retailers, rushing to secure essential school attire for their children. It appears that the end of […]
Selfless acts of giving continue as learners return to the classroom. In the Kavango East Region, the Rob Youth Foundation donated school uniforms and sanitary pads to needy learners at Likwaterera Primary School. Rob Youth Foundation Namibia is a national non-profit youth organisation dedicated to addressing social and economic challenges faced by young people across […]
The Otjozondjupa Regional Education Directorate is working to secure school placements for 921 learners, with Grade 1, Grade 8, and Grade 10 being the most affected. Currently, 394 Grade 1 learners, 417 Grade 8 learners, and 110 Grade 10 learners in Grootfontein, Okahandja, and Otjiwarongo are still without placement. To address the situation, the directorate […]
