The primary need for senior citizens is access to good health care. Former Ambassador Dr. Kaire Mbuende is therefore calling for access to equal healthcare for all, especially for the senior citizens. Dr. Mbuende was speaking at the elder’s lunch in Otjiwarongo. Caring for the elderly is a community obligation. It reflects societal values of […]
The executive committee of the Pan African Youth Union (PYU) has been urged to enhance its relevance to ensure its impact is felt in communities. This call to action was made during the ongoing PYU meeting in Swakopmund. As the main body for youth matters, the union coordinates national youth organisations across Africa. Erongo Governor […]
The Northern Namibia Regional Electricity Distributor (NORED) has produced a turnaround strategy, hoping to put an end to declining profits and underperformance. At the launch in Rundu, NORED’s Executive for Business Strategy, Christopher Aimwata, said steps had to be taken to prevent the institution from going under. “There were challenges, and those challenges were declining […]
The Urban and Rural Development Minister has commended the Opuwo Town Council for developing collaborative methods to address the town’s housing backlog, particularly their dedication to low-income earners. Erastus Uutoni acknowledged the council’s turnaround strategy that has resulted in several equitable service delivery milestones over the last five years. Uutoni made these remarks during the […]
The development of the much-anticipated second phase of the Neckartal Dam Irrigation Scheme is set to start next year. The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, said this when he officially opened the Keetmanshoop Agricultural, Industrial, and Tourism Expo. The government plans to bring 5,000 hectares of land under cultivation as part […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (nbc) celebrated three of its employees who walked away with awards at the prestigious Simply You Magazine Lifestyle and Fashion Awards on Saturday. KATI FM’s Salimi Gerhard and Touch FM’s Donald Kariseb scooped the Best Female Radio Presenter Award and Best Male Radio Presenter of the Year Award, respectively. Talk show […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is hosting a stakeholder workshop in Windhoek to raise awareness about the Water Resource Management Act of 2013. Deputy Director in the ministry, Maria Amakali, speaking on behalf of Executive Director Ndiyakupi Nghituwamata, emphasised the importance of the Act in ensuring sustainable water use. The workshop focused […]
There will be no annual cultural festival for the San people this year because of the elections. Annual San Cultural Festival Founder Delila Gaxas-Ipinge, however, called on young people to get involved in organising the festival for next year. Cultural festivals help preserve traditions, languages, and practices that might otherwise fade over time. They serve […]
Maintaining high levels of safety in aviation is a non-negotiable priority for the Namibia Civil Aviation Authority (NCAA). The Senior Manager of Personal Licensing at the NCAA, Rodney Theron, said when new rules or amendments are proposed, the Civil Aviation Authority will always ensure levels of safety are guaranteed. Speaking at the Namibia Aviation Safety […]
Former First Lady Monica Geingos has arrived in Rio de Janeiro, Brazil, for the Global Council on Inequality, AIDS, and Pandemics meeting, held alongside the G20 Health Ministerial and other high-level discussions. Geingos, who serves as co-chair of the Council, joins a diverse group of leaders from academia, government, and civil society to address the […]
