The level of the Zambezi River continues to rise significantly following heavy rainfall over the past few days. As of Monday morning, data from the Namibia Water Corporation (Namwater) indicated that the river’s water level stood at 1.67 meters, a substantial increase compared to the 0.82 meters recorded on the same date last month. Earlier […]
The Office of the Prime Minister continued distributing drought food relief this week to residents of the Oshikoto Region. Two members of the Ministry of Defence and Veterans Affairs were tasked with distributing the drought relief food, and they began their journey on Monday in the Nehale Lyampingana Constituency. The team drove nearly 400 km […]
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, […]
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 […]
Heavy rains in the Kavango East and West have left some residents picking up the pieces over the weekend. Lambert Haingura, a resident of Hamweyi Village in the Kavango West Region, is one of those affected, as the weekend’s rain was accompanied by lightning, which struck and killed seven of his cattle. According to Haingura, […]
