Kavango West residents warned against divisive language

The Chairperson of the National Council and councillor of Mankupi Constituency, Lukas Muha, issued a stern warning against the use of divisive language.  He urged community members to refrain from statements that promote tribalism, racism or regionalism.  Muha made the statement following a visit to leaders in the constituencies of the Kavango West Region. Speaking […]

UN acknowledges Namibia’s role in peacekeeping

The United Nations has acknowledged Namibia’s role in peacekeeping and commitment to multilateralism.  UN Resident Coordinator Hopolanga Phororo conveyed these and other solidarity messages to President Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. This was the first meeting with the UN delegation since President Nandi-Ndaitwah assumed office. “First of all, it is just to commend Namibia and your […]

Kavango Regions celebrate leaders, current and passed

Inhabitants of Kavango East and West regions say the appointment of Dr Elijah Ngurare as Prime Minister brings hope and inspiration to many. The town’s inhabitants celebrated his appointment at Rundu. Residents also celebrated the President’s appointment of Dr. Emma Kantema as Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare. “We congratulate the right honourable Elijah […]

New NDF recruits urged to uphold high discipline standards

The Namibia Defence Force (NDF) has officially opened its 18th intake training programme of over 1,600 recruits. As the recruits took their first steps into military life, Brigadier General Thomas Ngotipeni Showa, the commandant of the NDF Training Establishment, reminded them of their responsibilities, sacrifices, and honours that come with the uniform. “Let us all […]

Scrap metal seller killed by exploding airbag

A tragic accident occurred today in Gobabis, where a woman lost her life while dismantling metal intended for sale to a scrap metal dealer. The victim, 50-year-old Josephine Setsisho, was with her three-year-old son in the Kaanan C settlement in Gobabis. She had prepared a fire to burn waste for metal recovery to sell as […]

Henties Bay applauded for development breakthroughs

The Henties Bay Municipality has provided plots to low-income earners at a price of N$1,600 per plot. Minister of Urban and Rural Development James Sankwasa commended the municipality on the development and urged other local authorities to follow suit. Urban and Rural Development Minister James Sankwasa visited the Henties Bay Municipality to assess developmental projects […]

NDP leader Martin Lukato registers for NBC marathon

The National Democratic Party (NDP) leader, Martin Lukato Lukato, is among the latest individuals to register for the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation’s (NBC) marathon, scheduled for August 2, 2025. He signed up to participate in the 42 km race. NBC Director General Stanley Similo received the National Assembly MP and expressed his delight at the support […]

Kavango West addressing service delivery challenges and development

The Kavango West Regional Council is actively engaging with communities across constituencies to address service delivery challenges and local development priorities. The most recent meeting was held in Mazwa village, within the Musese Constituency. During the engagement, Egidius Nambara, Director of Planning, Development, Monitoring, and Evaluation, urged young people to prepare for upcoming applications to […]

MICT completes digital literacy training in Zambezi

The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has completed its first-ever digital literacy training in the Zambezi Region. Twenty young participants from the Kabbe South Constituency received certificates after completing the training. Senior Information Officer for MICT in the Zambezi Region, Nicholas Chaka, said while all government ministries are responsible for digital literacy, the […]