The Ombetja Yehinga Organisation (OYO) has reduced its social outreach projects due to USAID funding cuts implemented by the US government earlier this year. OYO, a non-governmental organisation, focuses on youth education and development through art and works with subcontracted institutions that are USAID-funded. When the funding was abruptly suspended, the impact was felt immediately. […]
Namibia’s renowned diplomat Bience Gawa!nas has earned a nomination at the 2025 Grow, Unite, Build, Africa (GUBA) Awards. The GUBA Awards seeks to reward the innovation of African individuals and organisations in the diaspora and Africa working towards the advancement of the community. Gawa!nas is celebrated for her trailblazing work in governance, diplomacy, and education […]
Karibib residents have opposed the granting of bail to all murder suspects in the Erongo Region. A group of residents marched to the Karibib Magistrate’s court to hand over a petition. They stressed that Karibib is a fast-developing town and has become a target for criminals. The Karibib Crime Prevention Committee, led by Clarence Geingob, […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has stepped in to help resolve the Gciriku traditional leadership succession dispute. The Gciriku tribe has been without a chief since 2019. The chieftainship of the tribe is inherited through the maternal line. Despite ongoing court cases and disagreements, in September 2023, a faction within the […]
The Wet Landed Small Pelagic Association commended the government for introducing a strict 2% bycatch threshold for fishing companies. If a vessel is not licensed to land certain marine species, only 5% are permitted to be caught as bycatch. In the December 2024 report, the Fisheries Ministry raised alarming concerns about bycatch volumes of pilchard […]
In celebration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples, Otjiwarongo played host to the week-long second edition of the San Cultural Festival. The event brought together communities to showcase their customs, art, and way of life. The day recognises the achievements and contributions that indigenous people make to shaping the world, such as […]
Vice President Lucia Witbooi is calling on young people from indigenous communities to take advantage of the newly launched National Youth Fund. She made the appeal while speaking in Tsumeb during the celebration of the International Day of the World’s Indigenous Peoples. Namibians joined the indigenous people in celebrating the country’s rich cultural heritage and […]
Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, said the absence of a stormwater drainage system is an emergency that poses a danger to Rundu residents. Sankwasa emphasised that immediate action is needed, as there are only three months left before the rainy season begins. The minister was referring to the many sinkholes found in […]
