As part of its efforts to enhance the standard of facilities and operational capabilities of police in the region, the |Khomas Regional Council took it upon itself to repair police vehicles as well as repaint and renovate holding cells. This is all being done at a cost of N$1.5 million. The |Khomas Region Governor, Laura […]
Keetmanshoop residents living in peri-urban areas have expressed gratitude for receiving food parcels under the government’s drought relief programme. The drought relief food parcels consist of two 20-kilogramme maize meal bags, two tins of fish, two packets of soya mince, and two 750-ml cooking oil bottles. The Keetmanshoop Urban Chief Administrative Officer, Vincent !Goraseb says […]
The Zambezi Bream Festival and Expo officially kicked off in Katima Mulilo this week. The Zambezi Bream Festival and Expo began on Sunday, aimed at uniting different communities, promoting local businesses, and supporting economic growth while allowing local vendors the opportunity to sell their products and services. The exhibition is a tribute to the hard […]
The two women who died in an accident involving an Intercape bus and an Iveco minibus on the B1 road outside Otjiwarongo on Tuesday have been identified by their relatives. The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) crime investigations coordinator in the Otjozondjupa Region, Deputy Commissioner Edna Nawa, told Nampa on Friday that the deceased were identified […]
The National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia (NAMCOR) and its Board have resolved to terminate the employment contract of its Managing Director, Imms Mulunga, effective immediately. In a statement released this evening, the company announced that “the Board deliberated extensively on a case of misconduct involving Mulunga; following these deliberations, the Board resolved to terminate Mr. […]
Residents of Okahandja’s informal settlements spent the night at the Okahandja Municipality, demanding a meeting with Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, and Mayor Beatrice Koutogondo. The residents stated that they will not move until the minister comes and addresses their concerns. They are expressing their frustration with being constantly sent from pillar […]
City of Windhoek Mayor Queen Kamati addressed several pressing concerns at a media briefing. These include the controversial practice of blocking prepaid electricity metres due to outstanding municipal accounts. The Electricity Control Board (ECB) a month ago declared in a media release that it is against the law for local authorities to block pre-paid metres […]
It is said that the youth are the leaders of tomorrow; however, they are required to be active in democratic processes to prepare themselves for leadership roles. It is against this background that the ‘Namibia Needs Me’ movement hosted a Democratic Participation Awareness programme aimed at ensuring that the youth take a collective pledge […]
Hardap Governor Salomon April has called for collaborative approaches to realise inclusive economic growth in the region. While delivering the State of the Region Address, April said, that only then will the region address issues of poverty, unemployment, drought, and quality service delivery. “The citizens of Hardap Region have hopes that the discovery of oil […]
The repair of vehicles at the government garage in Grootfontein is being delayed due to the cumbersome procurement process. The Gootfontein government garage has fewer vehicles in need of repair than many other such facilities. Works and Transport Deputy Minister Veikko Nekundi visited the garage and commended the turnover rate, with fewer cars standing around […]
