Namib Mills has expressed “deep sorrow” following reports that three children died after consuming one of its instant porridge products in South Africa’s Eastern Cape Province. Marné Bouwer, Senior Brand Manager at Namib Mills, emphasised that while there is no evidence linking their product to the incident, the company is taking the matter seriously, and […]
The mother of late police officer |Oma N!aici, who died in a fire at the K-9 barracks in Windhoek, is finding it hard to come to terms with his death. In a village called Deǂua, some 12 kilometres from Tsumkwe in the Otjozondjupa Region, is heartbroken |Asa Nxani. She recounted the day she heard the […]
The town of Omuthiya in the Oshikoto Region is facing a serious water crisis, with many residents experiencing days, or even a week, without any water. Henock Simon, a local resident, shared his frustrations, saying he has never seen water shortages like this before. “For many years, the people of Omuthiya have struggled with this […]
The Embassy of Indonesia held a Harmony of Nusantara, the colors of Indonesia’s cultural event, at the National Theatre of Namibia. The event was aimed at fostering deeper connections and mutual benefit between Indonesia and Namibia by bringing together artists from both countries. The Indonesian Ambassador to Namibia, Wisnu Edi Pratignyo, emphasised that the event […]
In an effort to reclaim its title as the cleanest city in Africa, the City of Windhoek has officially launched the Mayoral Clean-up Campaign. This initiative aims to restore the city’s once-held position as the cleanest in the region. With the city’s population steadily growing, it is crucial for residents to live in a clean […]
Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa has described the Katima Mulilo Correctional Facility construction as a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of sustainable development and food security. So far, phase one of the project, which includes clearing the 13.2 kilometres of the cutline by the National Youth Service, has commenced and will be followed by […]
The Directorate of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigations has released the final safety report on the Swakopmund helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of Chief Pilot Jacques Jacobs (54) and aviation engineer Dirk Von Weidts (29). The report reveals that the helicopter was not airworthy at the time of the test flight. According to the […]
The Divundu Muhembo border post road, which connects Namibia to Botswana and other SADC countries, is set to be upgraded to a bitumen standard road. This was announced during a community meeting held at the Muhembo border post by the Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa. The Divundu Muhembo border post road is mostly […]
The Day of the Namibian Child is an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges facing Namibian children. The Governor of the |Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, shared the sentiments during the celebration of the day at the Namibia Primary School. Children and education stakeholders gathered to celebrate the day with various performances. The day advocates […]
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has inaugurated an N$11 million service centre at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region. The establishment of the MVA office in the region is aimed at bringing services closer to the people and subsequently preserving and protecting lives on the road. Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa stressed that the […]
