The police have confirmed that six people died in a house fire at Usakos early this morning. A grandmother, an adult woman, and four children lost their lives in the incident. The police forensic team has arrived at the scene to investigate, as the cause of the fire remains unknown at this stage. According to […]
Some Walvis Bay residents have rejected a proposal by the municipality to introduce shack levies. Walvis Bay is confronted by a high demand for serviced land, which the council is struggling to provide. As a result, there are reportedly thousands of residents who live in backyard shacks. In some cases, at Kuisebmond, one plot can […]
The Trans-Kalahari Corridor Secretariat held a farewell for former Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, to recognise his contributions to regional trade and transport integration. As Mutorwa steps away from public office, he was encouraged to continue contributing to Africa, particularly regional development. The TKCS Executive Director, Leslie Mpofu, highlighted the strong relationship between […]
Food aid and medical personnel have been deployed to the Oshana Region, where residents are cut off from essential services due to flooding. The NDF’s Alouette III helicopter will transport aid to affected communities in Oshana, Ohangwena, Omusati, and the western part of Oshikoto. Oshana Governor Elia Irimari plans to visit the impacted areas on […]
Windhoek West Constituency Councillor Emma Muteka has announced the results of the furniture renovation project supported by the |Khomas Regional Council, highlighting its dedication to enhancing craftsmanship. Launched last year, this initiative aims to tackle the urgent shortage of chairs and desks in schools throughout the region. The project involved collecting used furniture from various […]
The sluice gates of the Avis Dam are set to open, and residents have gathered to witness the momentous occasion. The dam, which has been filling steadily over recent months, is now said to be at full capacity, prompting local authorities to release the excess water. The release of water is a rare event and […]
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture is collaborating with the Namibia Planned Parenthood Association to reopen youth-friendly clinics across the country’s 14 regions. This is in response to issues specific to young people, including sexual and reproductive health needs. One such clinic was reopened at Keetmanshoop in the ||Kharas Region. The […]
Some young people have heeded the call for self-employment and ensuring food security, but these efforts are either challenged by a lack of start-up capital or threatened by nature. An unemployed youth in Tsumkwe’s Grashoek area, Willem Goeb had his hopes of becoming a farmer dashed as his cropfield was destroyed by a swarm of […]
Floods have affected multiple communities in the Kunene Region, leaving thousands in need of urgent assistance. Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharuka engaged stakeholders in the region to familiarise himself with the situation on the ground. Heavy rains have caused severe flooding across the Epupa Constituency and Opuwo Town, displacing families, damaging infrastructure, and threatening public health. […]
The Support in Namibia of Albinism Sufferers Requiring Assistance (SINASRA) organisation continues to make an impact on people with albinism in the country. The organisation has been soliciting protective gear and vision devices and raising awareness, especially among school-going children with albinism. According to a 2023 disability report, Namibia currently has 38,000 people with albinism, […]
