As temperatures soar and the holiday season approaches, a strong appeal has been made to residents of Walvis Bay and Swakopmund to exercise caution around coastal waters. The Monarch Lifeguard, a local institution led by Martini Muyenga, has called on the public to take drowning prevention and water safety education seriously. Parents has been urged […]
The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare, Emma Kantema, says despite Namibia implementing several strategic initiatives to safeguard children’s rights and welfare and various collaborative programs, the reality of many African children and those in the country remains challenging. Kantema made the remarks during the commemoration of the Day of the African Child held […]
People with albinism often face challenges in various areas such as education and employment due to social attitudes and a lack of awareness. Discrimination and prejudice are common, as some individuals encounter negative attitudes from employers who fail to respect the rights of people with albinism. As a result, many people with albinism struggle to […]
The Commemoration of World Albinism Day is underway at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region. The day is commemorated under the theme “Demanding our Right, Protecting our Skin and Preserving our Lives”. Jakobo Haiyambo shared his experience over 35 years of suffering stigma and skin problems. He said short sight has been one of the […]
Today marks World Child Labour Day, aimed at reflecting on achievements made in and intensifying action against child labor. Namibia has recorded four cases of child labor since 2023. Poverty is one of the major contributing factors to child labor, as children often have to assist their families to generate income in order to meet […]
The Kavango West Regional Council has launched a constituency outreach program aimed at addressing both immediate needs and long-term development goals in rural communities. The program commenced in Silikunga village, located in the Mpungu Constituency, and will continue until June 19, 2025, covering all eight constituencies in the Kavango West Region. Egidius Nambara, the Director […]
A pensioner and his family from Silumbi Village in the Katima Rural Constituency in the Zambezi Region lost everything that was kept in a hut that was used as a kitchen, which caught fire and burned down in the early hours of Monday. Eugene Simwanza told nbc News at Silumbi that he woke up to […]
A research project using artificial intelligence (AI) to improve agriculture has been welcomed by the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST), which says it is pleased with the progress made so far. The project, taking place in Kongola, is led by the University of Namibia and supported by the African Centre for Technology […]
The Oshakati Town Council expressed satisfaction with this year’s attendance at the annual Totem Expo, which drew over seven thousand visitors to the cultural event held for its tenth edition at the Oshakati Independence Stadium last week. The Totem Expo was created to promote cultural norms and boost the local economy while providing opportunities for […]
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development will allocate N$75 million for land servicing and construction of houses at Farm 37, near Walvis Bay. Farm 37, also known as Green Valley, is located about seven kilometres east of the harbour town. In 2016, the late Erongo Governor, Cleophas Mutjavikua, pushed for Farm 37 to be […]
