The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), a UNESCO organisation, held its 2024 board meeting in December to outline its plans for 2025. The AWHF supports African countries in implementing the World Heritage Convention. In the past year, the AWHF’s efforts helped 11 African sites gain World Heritage status and supported Uganda and Senegal in removing […]
The Oshana Regional Youth Forum has condemned what it described as “hooliganism” by individuals who stormed the National Youth Council (NYC) head offices in Windhoek on Friday. The incident came amidst rising tensions over governance issues within the council. In a statement issued on Saturday, the forum attributed the unrest to misinformation and confusion surrounding […]
Farmers at the Hardap Irrigation Scheme have asked NamWater to restore water supply to their irrigation fields, as the Hardap Dam received water inflow following rains in its catchment areas. NamWater suspended water supply to the farmer’s irrigation plots at the end of October last year when the Hardap Dam reached critically low water levels […]
People returning to various destinations in the country’s southern parts are stranded at the Harare resting complex and the Okatana service stations at Oshakati in the Oshana Region, waiting for long-distance buses to arrive. At this time of year, many people who spent their holidays in the northern regions with their loved ones find it […]
While expressing gratefulness for the initiatives introduced by the Rehoboth Town Council to bring about development in the town, the residents want the council to pay attention to their needs. This includes streetlights, water and sewage services in the informal settlements, and waste disposal.
The Rehoboth Town Council has expressed its commitment to serving the community despite challenges by prioritising road infrastructure, investment, and basic services. The town, located some 80 kilometres south of Windhoek, has about 70,000 inhabitants. In an interview with nbc News, the management of Rehoboth Town Council briefed the news team on the developments in […]
Addressing a community meeting aimed at addressing an increase in gang violence in Keetmanshoop, ||Kharas Governor Aletha Frederick called on parents to reflect on the role of raising children. Governor Frederick shared that her office, in collaboration with a men’s group, would provide counselling to gang members in an effort to help them transform their […]
Concerned about increasing crime rates driven by gang activities, residents of Keetmanshoop are suggesting a curfew to curb what they describe as a worsening crime situation in the town. They made the call during a police community engagement meeting on Thursday. Residents say they feel unsafe as incidents of gang members attacking and robbing people […]
The chairperson of the Omusati Regional Council Management Committee, Andreas Shintama, has called on staff members to redouble their efforts towards service delivery. Shintana made the call during this year’s official council opening session. The opening session was attended by Governor Erginus Endjala, Chief Regional Officer Gervasius Kashindi, mayors, chief executive officers of local authorities, […]
As the examination results season unfolds, emotions run high for learners and their families. While some celebrate their achievements, others face the heartbreak of failing short of their targets. Psychologist, Dr. Elsabe Grotzinger offers words of encouragement to parents and the broader community during this highly stressful period to create an atmosphere of acceptance and […]
