The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts and Economy was called off midway through a public hearing at Keetmanshoop after the municipality’s top administrators failed to provide satisfactory responses and supporting documents related to irregularities flagged in the audit reports. The hearing was focused on reviewing the irregularities identified in the Keetmanshoop […]
The “Great Lion” and former Robben Island political prisoner, Lazarus !Guiteb died yesterday, aged 82. A descendant of the Hai ||Om people, !Guiteb earned himself the nickname “Great Lion” because of his dedication to Namibia’s liberation struggle. He was a trained PLAN commissar and a Robben Island prisoner, where he spent nine years. The Otjozondjupa […]
Brand recognition is more than just an award ceremony; it is a statement about the nation, what it stands for, and its identity. These were the words of the Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, speaking during the 21st Namibia’s Best Brands recognition awards across various categories in Brand Africa. “It’s very important […]
To address the national housing backlog, the government has allocated N$75 million to the Walvis Bay Municipality for land servicing and the construction of 200 low-cost housing units at Farm 37, as part of the first phase of a broader housing initiative. Farm 37, known as Green Valley, was officially proclaimed a new township, following […]
The Bethanie Village Council administrators have failed to answer questions on financial discrepancies flagged in audit reports for the financial years that ended in June 2019 and 2020. The questions were posed by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Economy watchdog at a public hearing in Bethanie Village. Both the village council’s […]
The Namibia Estate Agents Board (NEAB) is calling on members of the public to make use of registered real estate agents to ensure a safer and more informed property transaction. The Board’s Manager, Festus Unengu, made the call during an information-sharing session at the Government Information Centre in Windhoek. Unengu explained that making use of […]
Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate says various development efforts are transforming communities in the region. Delivering the State of the Region Address in Gobabis, Nganate said agriculture, youth empowerment, quality education, health and social welfare, land, housing and sanitation remain top priorities. He noted that more than 22,000 households benefited from drought relief food distribution, and […]
Loading zones around Windhoek, particularly those heading to the south, were packed as parents scrambled to get their children back to school ahead of reopening tomorrow. At Rhyno Park, most buses had departed in the early hours, leaving many travellers waiting since 07:00 this morning with limited transport options. While some parents commended the relative […]
Hompa Sofia Mundjembwe, of the Shambyu tribe, has emphasised the importance of cultural and traditional education, stating that it can help reduce crime and foster a well-mannered society. She shared these sentiments during the VaShambyu Muturu waSingangera Cultural Festival held over the weekend at Kayengona Village in the Kavango East Region. The festival aims to […]
Keetmanshoop Mayor, Annelize Knaus, has commissioned a series of interlocked paved roads in the Westdene and Kronlein residential areas. The 16th street in the Westdene residential area was constructed at the cost of N$2.8 million, while the upgrade of Aroab Road to an interlocking paved surface in the Kronlein township amounted to N$2.1 million. During […]
