An investigation conducted by the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has established that yesterday’s ammonia leak that affected workers at the Merlus factory in Walvis Bay originated from a nearby vessel that was undergoing maintenance. The gas leak was carried by the wind to the Merlus factory, where employees who were on […]
The Dâure Daman community at Uis in the Erongo Region raised grievances at a meeting on Tuesday about their traditional authority leader, Gaob Zagarias Seibeb, for alleged violations of customary laws and is calling for his removal. During the meeting, the community members accused the Gaob and his councillors of giving away the area’s natural […]
The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has appealed to motorists to be cautious of heavy rains across Namibia that have created hazardous driving conditions. MVA Fund Chief Executive Officer, Rosalia Hausiku, cautions of slippery roads, reduced visibility, and less effective braking systems, all of which can significantly heighten road crashes. The police have recorded over […]
Windhoek residents affected by the weekend’s flash floods are unhappy with their designated relocation site. The site, they say, is located too far from schools and other essential amenities They are appealing to the municipality to rather focus on availing suitable land to build their houses. Over 250 homes were affected by the heavy rains […]
The family of O’Linn Nauyoma, who drowned in Lake Guinas last September, say they have been having sleepless nights since the incident. They are, however, confident that the recovered remains belong to their 16-year-old son. Nauyoma’s family has been finding it difficult to come to terms with his absence, following his drowning death while attending […]
The Chairman of Merlus Management, Stanley Katzao, has denied that their factory is the source of the ammonia leak that exposed its workers to dangerous, life-threatening fumes. Katzao instead blamed a crab vessel operated by a Russian company that was docked at Perreira, which is adjacent to the Merlus property, for the leak. He said […]
The people of the Guinas constituency in the Oshikoto Region are still grieving the sudden loss of their councillor, Marthinus Kainda, who died October last year. They described Marthinus as more than just a politician; instead, a friend and a strong community supporter whose unexpected death left a significant void. Haikondo Jackson, a resident of […]
The City of Windhoek has not set a date for the election of new political leadership, according to city spokesperson Lydia Amutenya. The municipality remains without a mayor, deputy mayor, or management committee following the cancellation of the last scheduled election in December due to a lack of quorum. Amutenya assured the public that a […]
The high influx of people to Khorixas has put service delivery under pressure, with water provision and sewage lines no longer able to keep up with the demand. With a population of about 11,000 residents, the Khorixas town experienced an influx of farmers in surrounding areas due to drought experienced in the area over the […]
Swanu President Evalistus Kaaronda described the late Alfred Angula as a tireless advocate for workers’ rights and one of Africa’s most committed and influential trade union leaders whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Angula, a prominent figure in Namibia’s trade union movement, passed away on 31 December 2024, aged 59. He served as […]
