The mayors of Okahandja and Okakarara are seeking assistance from the City of Windhoek in addressing some of the issues their towns are facing. Okahandja Mayor Beatrice Kotungondo has requested assistance with waste management and general cleanliness in the town. In addition, she requested assistance with equipment that the Windhoek Municipality is no longer using, […]
Maintaining a positive attitude, adopting healthy lifestyles and serving others are the key components required for longevity. These were some of the remarks made by the Director of Health in the ||Kharas Region, Sandra Owoses, during a tree planting ceremony at the Keetmanshoop hospital. The tree planting ceremony is part of the Legacy Programme of […]
Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb visited Tsumkwe Constituency for the first time since his appointment to familiarise himself with the community. The Ju|hoansi Traditional Authority chief Tsamkgao ?Oma, in his opening remarks, appealed to the governor to visit the area more frequently. The governor encouraged parents to understand that children’s growth at home plays a pivotal […]
Vice President Lucia Witbooi, joined by the staff of the Presidency, embarked on a cleaning campaign at the State House and Old State House, respectively, this morning. The cleaning follows a Cabinet directive for a nationwide cleanup campaign for all government offices, ministries and agencies, which is expected to continue until the end of June. […]
Namibia joined the rest of the world in commemorating International Widows Day, a United Nations observance held annually on 23 June to raise awareness about discrimination and hardships faced by widows globally. This year’s event brought together widows and orphans from Hope Village under the theme “Orphans in Need”, highlighting the often-overlooked struggles of children […]
Confiscated drugs that return to the streets undermine efforts against the illegal drug trade. The organisation Swakopmund Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse is thus calling for stricter measures against dealing in illicit drugs. Swakopmund Against Alcohol and Drug Abuse (SAADA) created a platform for stakeholders to commemorate International Day of Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. […]
Reverend Nicole Ashwood of the World Council of Churches has urged the churches to engage with perpetrators of gender-based violence as part of a holistic approach to addressing the issue. She shared the sentiments at the Gender Justice Consultation dialogue organised by the Council of Churches in Namibia and the World Council of Churches. Reverend […]
Rehoboth residents demonstrated their frustration with the use and distribution of drugs in their community on the commemoration of the International Day Against Drug Abuse and Illicit Trafficking. Residents say that despite efforts from the police and the mayor’s office, relatives and those close to distributors are not forthcoming. They say that drug lords are […]
Namibia’s first electronic ID card, designed to modernise identity management and expand access to essential public and private services, will be rolled out halfway through next year. This advanced ID will contain embedded biometric or demographic data, enabling real-time identity verification across sectors such as banking, healthcare, education, and more. The e-ID offers benefits such […]
The task force responsible for implementing free tertiary education is expected to deliver a roadmap for the process by August this year. Established by the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts, and Culture, the task force is chaired by Gerald Vries, the Executive Director of the ministry. This group will develop the technical, financial, […]
