Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah engaged with the Afrikaans-speaking communities during her visit to the Erongo Region. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah emphasised the significant progress Namibia has made since gaining independence. She praised the nation for maintaining peace and democracy, building and strengthening governance institutions, and enhancing Namibians’ understanding of the importance of democratic processes. “We have achieved […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has appealed to the Namibian nation to love one another, be united, and care for each other’s well-being. She said this while attending the Evangelical Lutheran Church in Mondesa, Swakopmund. Nandi-Ndaitwah finds it worrisome that many criminal activities are reported in a peaceful and loving nation. Therefore, she urged Christians to […]
The |Khomas Regional Council has stressed that it will continue to prioritise rural sanitation and hygiene to improve the living standards and quality of life for its people. Over the past five years, the regional council has constructed over 700 toilets at a cost of N$11,3 million. Through its rural sanitation programme, the |Khomas Regional […]
Okahandja Municipality will soon have a fire station. Currently, firefighters operate from the municipal offices. Okahandja has a population of over 46,000 residents. Each year, the emergency unit responds to approximately 72 shack fires, four to five house fires, and 80 percent of road accidents in the region. Given the enormous pressure to respond to […]
The Inland populaces of Ndiyona Constituency in the Kavango East Region have taken ownership of their own development and de-bushed about 28-kilometre roads for easy access to their villages. The residents of Dumushi, Dosa, Shambahe, and Makena Villages took up what they call the DSD community project in January this year. The villagers received approval […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has extended well wishes to former President Hifikepunye Pohamba, who turned 89 today. “Comrade President, you have always been an inspiration to us. Someone to whom all Namibians can depend no matter what the situation. As you celebrate another milestone in your extraordinary life, I take this opportunity to wish you good […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security is urging individuals who have applied for identification documents to collect them as soon as possible. These uncollected documents are piling up, not only in Windhoek but across regional offices, creating a significant backlog. The ministry’s Chief Public Relations Officer, Margaret Kalo, has raised concern regarding […]
Various community media houses and industry stakeholders gathered in Otjiwarongo for a consultative workshop to finalise the draft of the Community Media Policy Framework. The two-day workshop, organised by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) in collaboration with UNESCO, sought valuable input on the draft policy. The policy framework aims to safeguard democratic […]
Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu has cautioned political parties not to exploit drought relief as a campaign tool. He emphasised that food aid is a government programme designed to serve all Namibians, regardless of their political affiliation. Sampofu made these remarks while overseeing the distribution of drought relief in Sesheke, Kongola. The distribution of drought relief […]
Government schools that have been damaged by wind and rain storms in the Otjozondjupa Region will be renovated during this financial year. This was revealed by the region’s governor, James Uerikua, during the State of the Region Address. Uerikua revealed that over N$11 million has been provided by the Education Ministry to repair the infrastructure […]
