Karibib Councillor Melania Ndjago emphasized the vital role small-scale farmers play in food production, income generation, and improving living standards. During a recent event, Ndjago oversaw the distribution of 80 Boer goats to eight communal farmers, valued at nearly two hundred thousand dollars. She urged the government to adopt more proactive measures to support small-scale […]
Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo says that no Namibian should live in fear of moving around at any hour due to criminals. Lieutenant General Shikongo led a joint operation by the police and city police on Saturday. The police chief reminded the force to utilize all available resources to combat crime and serve the community. He […]
To keep reservists motivated and encouraged in their duties, Otjozondjupa Police Commander Philip Hidengwa has promoted 16 reservists in the region. Among them, one reservist was elevated to the rank of inspector and another to sergeant 2. The remaining 14 were promoted to either sergeant 1 or warrant officer 1 or 2, with three of […]
Namwater is calling for public cooperation to protect critical water infrastructure and ensure a steady water supply in the Ombafi-Ongongo canal. The water utility has noticed that some community members are illegally siphoning water from the canal to fill oshanas for fishing. This unauthorized action has resulted in a significant decrease in water levels within […]
Namibia has made significant progress in its ongoing battle against tuberculosis (TB), achieving a treatment success rate of 88 percent for all forms of the disease. Health and Social Services Minister Boast announced that Namibia is just two percent shy of reaching the World Health Organization’s target of 90 percent for treatment success. Dr. Esperance Luvindao’s […]
The Ruacana Constituency Councillor’s office has distributed food to over 90 households affected by flooding caused by heavy rain. The displaced individuals come from Otjihitua and Omahenene Villages in the Omusati Region. Ruacana Councillor Andreas Shintama, alongside the Regional Disaster Management Committee, delivered the food items during their visit to the affected areas. The drought […]
Heavy rainfall and floodwaters have trapped many people in their homes and cattle posts in Uuvudhiya, located in the Oshana Region. Floodplains in the Uuvudhiya Constituency have become impassable on foot, forcing villagers to rely on donkey carts, small boats, and four-wheel-drive vehicles to reach their destinations. Roads are submerged at various points, making it […]
As Namibia explores its natural resources and transitions to green energy, the Eco Dialogue Collective is an essential initiative, ensuring that this exploration is sustainable and equitable, benefiting all Namibians while protecting the environment. Funded by the European Union, the Eco Dialogue Collective will play a pivotal role in Namibia’s transition to a greener economy […]
Swakopmund Constituency Councillor Louisa Kativa emphasizes the importance of teaching children self-reliance from an early age while exposing them to economic opportunities. Speaking at the 10th African Day of School Feeding in Swakopmund, Kativa encouraged parents to instruct their children in food production. She highlighted the benefits of cultivating fresh produce for home consumption and […]
Fishermen from Etosha Fishing and Talent Tide have petitioned the Ministry of Fisheries to express their dissatisfaction with their employment conditions. Talent Tide has raised concerns that the Fisheries Ministry has not been allocating fishing quotas to companies, preventing them from employing people on a permanent basis. They allege that the company that signed their […]
