Over a hundred residents of Rehoboth Block E have benefited from the town council’s ongoing title deed handover and debt write-off initiative. Jacky Khariseb, the Public Relations, Corporate Affairs, Land, and Investor Relations Manager at Rehoboth Town Council, announced this during an update at the Government Information Centre. Khariseb emphasized the council’s commitment to advancing development […]
The Keetmanshoop Magistrate’s Court has denied the bail application of Chairmaine Cloete, one of three suspects charged with two counts of violating the Prevention of Organised Crime Act and illicit trafficking under the Diamond Act. In his judgment, Magistrate Erick Dandu stated that the evidence presented by the state, which included suspicious transactions involving large […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation has renamed its radio Studio 3 in memory of the late Alexander Jarimbovandu Kaputu. Kaputu was one of Namibia’s longest-serving radio journalists and a respected narrator of Ovaherero history and culture. The unveiling ceremony occurred at the nbc radio headquarters, celebrating Dr. Kaputu, who passed away on March 10, 2021, at […]
In the northern Kunene Region, over five Traditional Authorities have been seeking formal recognition from the government for more than 30 years. During a meeting at State House with Senior Presidential Special Advisor Christine ||Hoebes, a delegation representing these Traditional Authorities appealed to the Presidency regarding their situation. The delegation stated that they represent approximately […]
Hardap Governor Riaan Mcnab has highlighted that childhood education is key in building a foundation for child development, lifelong learning, and national development. He made the remarks at the inauguration ceremony of the ||Uib Early Child Development Centre located in the Withuis Informal Settlement on the outskirts of Mariental. The ||Uib Early Development Centre Mariental […]
Part of the subdivision of Otjozondjupa Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture Directorate will start operating from the Otjozondjupa Regional Council Office Park. This follows the newly renovated building being known as the ‘brown building.’ The Otjozondjupa Education, Directorate has been experiencing a shortage of office space, which resulted in some staff members sharing […]
Namibia and Egypt have reaffirmed their shared commitment to African unity, development, and human-centred cooperation during the celebration of the 73rd anniversary of Egypt’s independence, during a diplomatic reception in Windhoek. Egypt’s Ambassador to Namibia, Wael Batea, commended Namibia for its support of the Palestinian people and praised the country’s consistent position in advocating for […]
John Haufiku, Chief of Corporate Communications at the Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund, has raised concerns about the increase in pedestrian-related accidents, reporting that four to five such incidents occur each week. Data released by the Fund in June revealed a 15% increase in pedestrian-related crashes, rising from 435 to 501. Injuries also surged, from […]
