Heavy rains damage |Khomas roads, disrupt travel

Heavy rainfall in the Khomas Region has severely damaged road infrastructure, limiting motorists’ access to their destinations. Some roads are closed due to the rains and independence celebrations.   The Windhoek-Rehoboth road is closed at the bridge near the Aris Weighbridge after heavy currents caused significant damage. Large cracks on the road surface pose a […]

Mutorwa assesses roads, calls for rural upgrades

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has expressed satisfaction with the country’s road classifications, including tarred, paved, gravel, and hard-to-access roads. However, he emphasized that more work is needed, particularly in remote areas.   Mutorwa recently concluded a two-week tour of road construction projects across the country. With his term as minister ending […]

Oshana Governor warns of rising floodwaters, urges caution

Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari has warned residents of rising water levels and potential flooding due to heavy rains in Namibia and southern Angola, which have filled the Cuvelai-Etosha Basin.   The region, prone to floods because of its open water pans (iishana), is experiencing additional floodwaters from Angola. Irimari urged communities, especially those near […]

NPP warns members against public party disputes

Ghana’s former ruling party, the New Patriotic Party (NPP), has directed its members to cease discussions that create disaffection within the party in the media.   In a statement, the NPP acknowledged the disappointment and emotional distress caused by its defeat in the 2024 general elections. The party lost its majority in the Ghanaian Parliament, […]