A group of Katima Mulilo residents staged a demonstration and submitted a petition to the Katima Mulilo Town Council to formally object to the proposed sale and lease of land by them. The youth-dominated group noted that the town continues to observe public land disposition in what they called non-transparent and private processes without public […]
Rundu recently hosted the first-ever National Technical and Vocational Education and Training Fair to promote TVET among out-of-school youth. Speaking during the opening ceremony, Kavango East Governor Julius Hambyuka highlighted the importance of vocational education and the role it plays in the advancement of society. “TVET equips our young people with practical, hands-on skills and […]
Some taxi drivers held a protest at the Ministry of Works and Transport premises, demanding that e-hailing services like Yango, LEFA, and Indrive, among others, follow the same rules as taxi drivers in the capital. The taxi drivers claimed that the mentioned services are taking away their customers due to their lower fares than the […]
Otjozondjupa Governor John ||Khamuseb has said that his office will work hard in addressing challenges facing residents of the Osire Refugee Settlement. These challenges include the education of farmworkers’ children who are denied access to the settlement school, sanitation, electricity supply, and proper health facilities. He addressed a stakeholders meeting at the refugee camp. ||Khamuseb […]
Kamanjab Constituency Councillor Nikodemus Amutenya, in collaboration with various offices, ministries, and agencies, officially launched a development outreach programme. The aim of the programme is to bridge the gap between government and the community by localising national initiatives and fostering a people-centred approach to service delivery. The outreach programme kicked off at Omapaha (Vierling) Farm, […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services has donated 440 white canes to the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired. The donation is part of the ministry’s vision to have an inclusive society by empowering people with visual impairments to move freely and safely. The Deputy Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social […]
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa has reiterated calls on Namibians to seek help and express their emotions as a means to reduce suicide. Three teachers, Nestory Namhido, who was a teacher at Eenhana Secondary School; Titus Nuuyi, a teacher at Enyana Combined School; and Lukas Kalwenya from the Ohehonge Combined School, committed suicide on the 19th […]
Menesia Muinjo, the Chief of News and Programming at the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation, asserts that engaging with stakeholders is crucial for maintaining relationships and enhancing information dissemination service delivery. Muinjo, who is heading an NBC management delegation, said this during a courtesy visit to Ohangwena Police Commander, Commissioner Ottilie Kashuupulwa. The visits aimed to strengthen […]
Workers at Etosha Fishing took to the streets of Walvis Bay demanding sustainable fishing quotas from the government. The employees argue that the current horse mackerel quotas for the company are not enough to keep them employed for the whole year. The workers delivered their petition to the Ministry of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water, and Land […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security has launched its five-year strategic plan, outlining its roadmap to improve national safety, immigration services, and internal security. Officials from the ministry marched from the Central Business District to the police headquarters to create awareness about the strategic plan and their services. The strategic plan lays […]
