Cyanide scare on Otjiwarongo-Otavi road

The gold mining company B2Gold says it is ready to fully cooperate with an investigation into a fatal road crash on the Otjiwarongo-Otavi road this morning. The crash, involving two heavy cargo trucks, led to the death of two people, while it also caused the spillage of hazardous chemical poison, cyanide. The road crash involving […]

Rundu introduces a prepaid water system

The Rundu local authority has introduced prepaid water meters to eliminate the conventional ways of collecting water charges from the residents. The council has run up debts of millions of dollars and is in arrears with NamWater because residents do not honour their post-paid water debts. The Governor of the Kavango East Region, Julius Hambyuka, […]

Motorists urged to be responsible on roads

NamPol National Spokesperson Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi has urged motorists to exercise caution and responsible behaviour on the roads as the Easter long weekend gets underway. Speaking at the Okapuka roadblock between Windhoek and Okahandja this afternoon, DC Shikwambi confirmed the official commencement of the Increased Safety Traffic Awareness campaign, which began with Operation New […]

UN Agencies, Ministries lauded for changing lives

Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo says there has been a change in the lives of beneficiaries since the start of these outreach programs by the various UN agencies in collaboration with the various ministries. “There is at least one change since this program was introduced here. The weight is increasing, and health issues are being […]

Sulphur upwelling in ocean reduces water supply

Arandis and Swakopmund residents have been urged to preserve water as supply levels have dropped sharply. NamWater noted a significant reduction in water from the Orano Desalination Plant due to an increase in sulphur in the ocean.  The Orano Desalination Plant, situated some 50 kilometres north of Swakopmund, draws water from the nearby Atlantic Ocean […]

Two suspects arrested in Kappa farm theft

Police in the Zambezi Region have arrested two suspects in connection with the theft of ATM cards and other electronic equipment on Tuesday at Kapps Farm in Windhoek. Zambezi Police Commander Andreas Shilelo says the bank cards have a value of N$5 million. The two suspects, including the kingpin, have been arrested, while another is […]