The Leonardville Village Council is striving to bring much-needed development, including housing provision, road networks, and ablution facilities, among other key services. This was revealed by the Chairperson of the Village Council, Petra Witbooi, in an interview with nbc News. The chairperson pointed out that despite limited resources, development is taking shape, as evidenced by […]
The Ministry of Environment is urging farmers and communities in the Tsumeb and Oshivelo areas to exercise caution and protect themselves and their livestock while officials continue to track two lions spotted in the region on Saturday. In a statement, the ministry’s spokesperson, Romeo Muyunda, reported receiving notifications of two separate lion incidents. He explained […]
Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Marlene Mbakera has raised concerns regarding the lack of coordination among councillors in the distribution of drought aid food. During the official opening of the council, Mbakera urged both regional and local authority councillors to establish effective distribution channels for drought relief aid targeting peri-urban beneficiaries. The region is home to […]
A group of concerned residents gathered in Okahandja to express their frustrations over the insufficient police presence in the townships. One of their main demands is the establishment of a satellite police station to improve security in the area. They voiced concerns about a rise in general crime, house break-ins, and theft of communal water […]
European investment in Namibia is growing, with Finland, France, and Spain strengthening economic ties in key sectors. Their ambassadors recently shared updates on their commitments, highlighting efforts in energy, mining, education, and industry. Finnish Ambassador Leena Viljanen emphasized Finland’s strong interest in Namibia’s green energy transition, particularly in solar, wind, biofuels, and hydropower. Finland is […]
Hiskia Asino, a final-year PhD student in Aquaculture and Nutrition at the Sam Nujoma UNAM campus in Henties Bay, is making significant strides with his research on the potential of aquaculture to tackle some of Namibia’s most pressing socio-economic challenges. His work investigates the impact of substituting traditional fish meal with seal meal on the […]
As part of its corporate social responsibility and ongoing efforts to fight cancer, Bank Windhoek, through its Cancer Apple Project, has contributed N$2.5 million to the Cancer Association of Namibia. Since its inception in 2000, the Bank Windhoek Cancer Apple Project has raised a total of N$38.4 million for the Cancer Association of Namibia. The […]
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development (MURD) has warned the public about a fake tender circulating on social media, falsely claiming government involvement in a large-scale construction project. In a statement, the ministry said the fraudulent document invites bids for the construction of 28,500 houses, a shopping mall, and a private hospital. It misleadingly […]
The National Security Guards Protection Union (NSGPU) calls on all security companies to comply with the minimum wage directive issued by the Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation authorities. The national minimum wage for the security industry was established at the beginning of this month. Security guards have faced numerous challenges over the years, including […]
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police Force has called on police officers to perform their duties diligently and provide quality services. Lieutenant Joseph Shikongo made this statement during his visit to Otjiwarongo. After meeting with the head of police in the Otjozondjupa Region, he conveyed a strong message to the officers in the area. […]
