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 […]
||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick, has urged the region’s inhabitants to unite in tackling social and developmental challenges. Delivering her New Year’s message, Frederick urged the inhabitants to embrace the year 2025 with optimism and collective aspiration to strive towards a brighter future for the region. “I wish to take a moment to select the journey […]
With schools resuming next week, parents and guardians are rushing to stores to buy school stationery. Long queues are the order of the day, and while some are happy to be nearly done, others are just getting started. Some of the parents nbc News spoke to complained about the high cost, while others expressed frustration […]
Stampriet residents have expressed frustration with having to rent erven from the village council, calling for a transition to ownership. They say owning the land would provide them with greater security and stability. While acknowledging the efforts made by the council to develop the Village of Stampriet, residents expressed their frustration with having to rent […]
The City of Windhoek Councillor Ivan Skrywer says the city is ready to relocate those affected by the flash flood to Farm 508 behind the Goreangab Informal Settlement. Councillor Skrywer described the findings of the flood assessment as disturbing, pointing to the seriousness of the flood situation. He said Farm 508, situated behind Okapale in […]
The City of Windhoek will begin relocating households affected by recent flooding in Havana and Otjomuise, with preparations already underway at Goreangab. City spokesperson Lydia Amutenya confirmed that relocations are anticipated to commence today following severe flooding that impacted 282 households and displaced 1,189 residents. Eight houses were completely washed away in the flooding, which […]
The Society for the Prevention of Cruelty to Animals (SPCA) has expressed gratitude for the support they received from residents of Keetmanshoop over the past year. The Chairperson of the Keetmanshoop SPCA Branch Lynette Oosthuizen said residents got involved in the society’s programmes. She added that the objective of the society is to give shelter […]
Road accidents claimed the lives of 80 people between November 15 and January 5, according to the Namibian Police. Deputy Commissioner Kauna Shikwambi revealed that 472 crashes were recorded during this period, resulting in 918 injuries. “Contributing factors include driver fatigue, drunk driving, speeding, reckless and negligent driving, as well as the disregard for traffic […]
NamWater has announced significant improvements in dam levels across the country. This follows the heavy rainfall experienced in most parts of the country over the past few days. Lot Ndamanomhata, the head of NamWater Public Relations, said that positive inflows have been recorded in key dams, boosting water security for households, agriculture, and industries. He […]
