Farmers in Otjinene have received a much-needed boost to support their livestock and livelihoods after the Otjinene Constituency Office, through the Farmers Support Programme, donated 150 goats to local farmers. Speaking at the handover, Otjinene Councillor Erwin Katjizeu emphasised that the initiative aims to empower hard-working local farmers. Katjizeu added that the project remains one […]
Lawyer Kadhila Amoomo has called for the regulation of sex work, arguing that the current approach of criminalization is ineffective and only drives the industry underground, increasing risks for both sex workers and the public. Amoomo noted that despite its illegality, sex work remains a reality in Namibia, with many young men and women engaging […]
The police have destroyed drugs and illegal substances that were confiscated from 2017 to the present. The items are valued at over N$14 million. The substances include marijuana with an estimated street value of N$12.5 million, cocaine worth N$500,000, and crack cocaine worth about N$200,000. Other substances include 600 units of Mandrax tablets, Yes cigarettes, […]
The Bukalo-Muyako-Ngoma road will soon be constructed to a low-volume standard, improving accessibility for communities in the area. This project is expected to make travel easier and safer for residents, businesses, and farmers who rely on the road for their daily activities. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony, Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu said delays in the […]
Water regulations remain a key concern for many communities and businesses in the ||Kharas Region. Stakeholders directly affected by water use regulations have expressed their support for an initiative aimed at raising awareness about the newly enacted Water Resource Management Act. Speaking on the sidelines of a stakeholder engagement in Keetmanshoop, they highlighted the importance […]
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) continues to make strides in making home ownership a reality for the less privileged members of the society. The town of Ondangwa is the latest where NHE has delivered 64 houses constructed for N$20 million. The 64 homes built at Ondangwa serve as a reminder of the government’s commitment to […]
The |Khomas Regional Council has donated building material to four families whose dwellings were gutted by fire in Havanna last week. The material, which was handed over by the Councillor of the Moses ||Garoëb Constituency, Stefanus Ndengu, consisted of 60 iron sheets, 30 poles, and 12 pines. The office also donated two boxes consisting of […]
Heavy rains recorded on Sunday in the ||Kharas Region have wreaked havoc, causing damage to roads and houses. The nbc News team travelled on the Keetmanshoop/Aroab gravel road to capture the extent of the road damages. Some sections of this road are washed away by the flash floods caused by the heavy rains. On Sunday, […]
Approximately 400 former employees of Heinaste and Namsov 73 have gone without salaries for the past three months after they refused to sign employment contracts with the companies to which they were allocated. The workers were employed at various companies, including Heinaste and Namsov 73, through the Government Employment Redress Programme. The programme aims to […]
Citizens of Commonwealth countries gathered to commemorate the 76th anniversary of Commonwealth Day in Windhoek. The Commonwealth consists of most of the former colonies of the British Empire. The 10th of March marks the annual commemoration of Commonwealth Day, a day observed by 2.5 billion people across the world from 56 countries that are referred […]
