Residents of Shamaturu and nearby villages in the Kavango East Region came together on Thursday to celebrate the official opening of a much-awaited clinic, bringing vital healthcare services closer to the community. The Chairperson of the Kavango East Regional Council and Councillor for Mukwe constituency, Damian Maghambayi, said the clinic is an important milestone, especially […]
Residents of the ‘New Ombili’ informal settlement in Otjiwarongo are expressing gratitude for the progress made in their community over the years. As the upcoming elections approach, they are eager to cast their votes, hoping for even more development in the future. The residents commended the government for proper streets, electricity, and community water points. […]
Parents of a one-month-old baby, Khan||an Kaesie, who died three years ago, are pleading with health authorities to find his remains. Khan||an died at ||Nhoma Settlement in Otjozondjupa’s Tsumkwe Constituency. Evelien Slanger gave birth to a baby boy in 2021 while six months pregnant. It was a premature birth, and she says she used traditional […]
Youth in Grünau are grappling with unemployment and limited opportunities. In response to these challenges, Casius Watterboer initiated a voluntary cleanup service in Grünau to create an opportunity for himself. Grünau, a rural settlement in the ǁKaras Region, is experiencing a growing youth unemployment crisis due to its remote location, scarcity of businesses, and limited […]
Farmers and communities in Mooiplaas, located north of Tses in the ||Kharas Region, are facing a critical water shortage due to the vandalism and deterioration of water infrastructure that dates back to the 1960s. Residents of this quiet hamlet, situated approximately 95 kilometres northwest of Keetmanshoop along the national B1 highway, have participated in several […]
Residents of Kamanjab have applauded their regional and constituency offices for service delivery in their area. The nbc News team witnessed some of the services being delivered in an informal settlement of New Land in Kamanjab where sewage lines are being constructed. The residents also expressed their readiness for elections. Many areas nbc News visited […]
The Divundu Village Council has approved the upgrading of two local townships to form Extensions Four and Five for the current financial year. Extension Four will accommodate residents who were relocated to make way for the development of Namibia Berries Farm, which the Chief Executive Officer of Divundu, Athanasius Maghumbo, revealed has already yielded positive […]
Medical interns presented a petition demanding fair pay, clear and consistent policies aligned with labour laws, recognition of their vital role in the healthcare sector, and the provision of medical aid benefits. The petition was addressed to all hospital heads, the Office of the Prime Minister, the Ministry of Health and Social Services, and the […]
The transformation project for Lüderitz, driven by nearby green hydrogen and oil and gas developments, is progressing well as planned, despite a delay in the approval of the boundary extension application. The government has allocated N$92 million in the current financial year for the transformation project, anticipating that the new hydrogen and oil and gas […]
The rapid urbanisation of Namibia and its effects on local governance were central topics at the 21st Annual General Meeting and Conference of the Namibian Association of Local Authorities (NALAO). Moses Matyayi, CEO of the City of Windhoek and NALAO President, highlighted the 31% population growth between 2011 and 2023 as a key factor contributing […]
