The Shingunguma Combined School (SCS), situated in Eengava village in the Ohangwena Region, has been closed until further notice due to heavy rainfall, coupled with an influx of water from neighbouring Angola. Classes have also been suspended until the situation stabilises. The school, which is surrounded by oshanas, is no longer accessible, and both learners […]
Rundu could face a return to a water rationing system if its outstanding debt of over N$300 million to the Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) was not settled or if remedial suggestions were not provided by 28 February 2025. NamWater Chief Executive Officer (CEO) Abraham Nehemia stated this in a letter seen by Nampa and addressed […]
As the National Assembly resumed today, Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Inna Hengari was the first to take the floor on the Ombudsman Bill, questioning the appointment process of the Ombudsman. The proposed law aims to clearly define the powers and responsibilities of the Ombudsman in Namibia. Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab, who tabled the bill, […]
Nearly 400 fishermen will benefit from a newly signed agreement between Blue Chromis Fishing (Pty) Ltd and the Mining, Metal, Maritime, and Construction Union (MMMC), which aims to improve working conditions and strengthen labor relations. This agreement empowers workers to negotiate important aspects of their employment, such as working conditions, representation in disciplinary hearings, and […]
While the rain has been a blessing for some, it has brought devastation to others. The City of Windhoek’s Disaster Risk Management Division has confirmed three fatalities in just one night of heavy rain. One of the deceased is a pensioner whose body has been recovered. Another person was swept away while crossing a river, […]
The former President of the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC), Joseph Kabila, has said the withdrawal of all foreign armies from the DRC is an important first step towards obtaining peace in the war-ravaged eastern part of the country. Kabila pointed out that a peace process should also have the full and direct involvement […]
NamWater recorded positive inflows into key dams across the country for the first week of March. Recent rainfall contributed to improved water levels across the Swakoppoort, Von Bach, Omatako, and Omatjenne dams, offering a welcome boost to Namibia’s water storage capacity. The Swakoppoort dam experienced an inflow of 0.870 million cubic meters, increasing its level […]
High inflation on fruits and vegetables is causing losses for local vendors selling on the streets of Windhoek. Recent statistics published on the Namibia Consumer Price Index show the annual inflation rate at 3.2%. Vegetables, including potatoes and other tubers, prices increased by 6.3% during January 2025 compared to 13.1% in January 2024. The slow […]
