The community of Siseme in the Zambezi Region received more than 10,000 liters of clean drinking water from the Adventist Development Relief Agency of Namibia. Residents have been using traditional boreholes for their survival and their livestock. Some of the boreholes in the area are reported to be drying up while others have brownish water, […]
The Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) aided more than 200 destitute families and pensioners at Gobabis with food parcels. The region recorded several malnutrition cases this year. CCN’s chairperson of the Executive Committee, Heinz Mouton, stated that the Council decided to lend a helping hand as most families have been affected by the drought. […]
Residents at Otjmbingwe and surrounding areas urged politicians to solve issues of water shortage at the settlement. Some Otjmbingwe residents are optimistic about the upcoming elections, which they will be participating in. Joshua Seibeb, Chief of the Tsoaxudaman Traditional Authority, encouraged his people to go out and vote. “Only your vote will get you somewhere; […]
The Governor of the Hardap Region, Salomon April, has described the development in his region as slow but noticeable. The Hardap Region, like many other parts of the south, is facing water scarcity due to prolonged droughts, increasing water demand, and the impact of climate change. Mariental has been grappling with low water levels in […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the 16 Days of Activism against Gender-Based Violence (GBV) are a reminder to act with purpose towards the elimination of gender-based violence in Namibia. The 16 Days of Activism is an annual worldwide campaign with a spotlight on the impact of violence on women and children. President Mbumba encourages victims to […]
The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Joseph Shikongo, says the government is committed to improving the facilities where the police are operating to make their working conditions conducive. The Inspector General of the Namibian Police is in the Zambezi Region conducting site visits at the various projects being implemented in the region. In Katima […]
The Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Lucia Iipumbu, says the Buy Local, Grow Namibia campaign remains pivotal in encouraging Namibians to support local businesses and industries. The campaign is aimed at supporting local manufacturers and innovators through the purchasing of local products and utilisation of local services. Since it was launched in October 2020, the […]
Chaos erupted in Otjomuise Nine this afternoon after a group of residents attempted to grab land. The spokesperson of the group, Desmond Thudinyane, who encouraged the land-grabbing attempt, stated that the action was meant to draw attention to the residents’ long-standing issues, which they feel have been ignored. The group further demands a taxi rank […]
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, reaffirmed the government’s commitment to infrastructure development when he inaugurated immigration facilities at Impalila and Kasika in the Zambezi Region. Dr. Kawana, who was accompanied by the Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, visited Impalila Island and Kasika in Kabbe South Constituency. The newly inaugurated […]
The construction of a gravel road between Andara and Shamaturu in the Kavango-East Region will start soon. Once completed, the road will ease the movement of people, increasing access to government services. The road is to be constructed at a cost of N$30 million over a 12-month period, creating 100 temporary jobs. Works and Transport […]
