A grassroots group at Okahandja, going by the name Mommies, is calling for urgent intervention from the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Child Welfare over the increasing number of underprivileged children in the town. The group has so far reached out to numerous entities to come on board and has received some assistance.  […]

It is time for Namibia and Zambia to tackle climate issues, global health, and sustainable development. These were the sentiments of Zambia’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Stephen Katuka, expressed during Zambia’s 60th anniversary celebration in Windhoek. Zambia gained independence on 24 October 1964. Zambia, formerly known as Northern Rhodesia, gained independence from Britain with Kenneth […]

There is not much support given to persons with disabilities to hone their skills, despite the natural skills that many possess. This was said by the Chairperson of the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired, Alfons Maketo, during a belated celebration of White Cane Day, held at Rundu’s Sauyemwa residential area. This is the Sauyemwa […]

Employees of the national broadcaster, nbc, have been urged to maintain a healthy work environment as key to creating a high-performing organisation. The corporation’s Director General, Stanley Similo, made the call during a meeting at Otjiwarongo, where he addressed staff on the topic of building a collaborative and respectful workplace. Similo stressed the importance of […]

The rehabilitation of the Namutoni Road in the Oshikoto Region is set to start next week, following an agreement signed between the Roads Authority and the Tsumeb Municipality. The 5.5-kilometre Namutoni Road will be rehabilitated for N$23 million. “It’s quite an expensive exercise. If I have to look at the distance and the millions that […]

Namibia, with its wide range of biodiversity and cultural heritage, has huge potential for benefiting communities with the production of local products that can be expanded and delivered to the global market. This observation was made at the Namibia Trade Forum meeting that was attended by various stakeholders, which highlighted the significance of bio-trading and […]

TransNamib workers based in the ||Kharas Region say the suspension of rail services in the country is affecting them psychologically. They expressed these sentiments at Keetmanshoop during a nationwide peaceful demonstration organised by the Namibia Transport and Allied Workers Union. TransNamib is the only company that provides rail services in the country.  Over the years, […]

The Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region has appealed to the Roads Authority (RA) to consider upgrading several roads in the region to full bitumen standard. James Uerikua said the upgrades are needed as the roads are of national interest. Governor Uerikua advanced his arguments to the national leadership during the official opening of the Windhoek-Okahandja […]

The Rehoboth Town Council has announced that inhabitants of brick houses in Block E, who previously were unable to own their houses, will be granted title deeds. N$26 million worth of debt was written off during the process, allowing beneficiaries to start afresh. As part of the process, residents will receive free prepaid electricity and […]

The Oranjemund Town Council is hosting its annual Diamond Festival in Oranjemund under the theme “Oranjemund, Your Preferred Business Destination.”  The festival, which started on the 30th of October and will continue until the 2nd of November, was officially opened by Oranjemund Mayor Elias Kasemba.  The mayor reflected on the legacy of Oranjemund town, its […]