The Zambezi Region’s security cluster has launched its festive season safety campaign, code-named Operation Rainbow, which has been described as a symbol of hope, safety, and a promise of a harmonious festive season. The campaign will increase the visibility of law enforcement officials on roads, border points, and high-risk areas. “From the security cluster, we […]
Heavy rains left some families in Rundu’s Suncity area devastated, as their houses were destroyed. The rainstorm on Tuesday evening left family members destitute, and some are still struggling to rebuild their dwellings. One of the affected residents, Camahia Alberto, described how he was called by a neighbour who informed him of the damage to […]
As the Kavango East Region braces for the festive season, the regional leadership is calling for collaboration with law enforcement to maintain peace and safety in the region. This was the message shared during the launch of the festive season Road Safety Operation at the Masivi roadblock. While the festive season is marked as a […]
The seven traditional authorities, constituting the Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly, say they will not accept a joint declaration between the Namibian and German governments regarding the reparations for the genocide. They also plan to boycott the upcoming joint declaration roadshow in the region. In a media statement, the Chiefs Assembly of the Okandjoze and its technical […]
During the festive season, visitors and locals from across the country make use of recreational parks to enjoy the outdoor activities with family and friends. The City of Windhoek is making sure that the parks infrastructure is in good condition and well maintained during the festive season. The Goreangab and Platjies Brakewater recreational parks are […]
Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says the welfare of men and women in uniform should not be neglected. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the inauguration of the Kunene Regional Police Headquarters in Opuwo. The Kunene Police Regional Headquarters in Opuwo was constructed at a cost of over N$100 million. The building includes the administration block with […]
The Intergovernmental Science-Policy Platform on Biodiversity and Ecosystem Services (IPBES) has launched a new assessment report examining the interconnections among biodiversity, food, water, health, and climate change. The report calls for urgent, integrated, and cross-sectoral action. The assessment report was aimed at providing decision-makers with a comprehensive scientific analysis of these complex linkages. It also […]
People have already started to leave towns for the festive holiday, and minibus taxi operators at Keetmanshoop are unable to meet the high demand of commuters. The festive season, traditionally characterised by the increased movement of people travelling to and from their hometowns, has put a significant strain on available minibus taxis. Due to the […]
The Organisation for the Empowerment of Widows/Widowers and Orphans of HIV/AIDS (OEWONA) and other vulnerable people received donations, including boxes of masks, examination gloves, isolation gowns, bedding, and clothing. The donation, which came through the Erzgebirge Hospital in Germany, is valued at more than a million dollars. The patron of the organisation, Penehupifo Pohamba, said […]
Drafters have unpacked the National Arts Fund of Namibia Act of 2005, Amendment Bill, which aims to enhance support for the arts, cultural expressions, and creative industries. The primary purpose of the fund, as highlighted in the draft bill, is to promote and support the development of artistic and cultural creative industries while recognising artists’ […]
