The distribution of drought relief food in the Otjozondjupa Region has resumed after months of delay due to short supply. Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson Marlayn Mbakera has said the region faced numerous challenges in the supply of maize meal over the past four months. “We went into contracts with the truck owners, and now we […]
Close to 700 workers from Gendev Group at Walvis Bay petitioned the company, demanding full-time employment and protesting what they call “unfair labour conditions.” The workers, many of whom have been with the company for over a decade, say they are in limbo with no clear indication of their employment status. A significant number of […]
The Executive Director of the Pangolin Conservation Foundation, Kelsey Prediger, says that the illegal hunting and trade of pangolins has escalated into a crisis requiring global attention. Prediger made this remark during the celebration of World Pangolin Day, which takes place on February 15. This year’s celebration was postponed due to a national mourning period […]
The siblings of Namibia’s incoming President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, celebrated her political milestone while urging her to uphold the values instilled by their parents. Canner Kalimba, 81, described Nandi-Ndaitwah as a joyful and thoughtful child, qualities they believe are crucial as she prepares to lead the country. The siblings emphasized their late father’s teachings, particularly […]
Hardap Governor Salomon April highlighted the significance of this year’s International Women’s Day, coinciding with the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Swapo’s first female president. He spoke at the Women’s Day celebration in Stampriet Village. March 8 marks International Women’s Day globally, honouring women’s social, economic, cultural, and political achievements. This year’s theme is […]
First-time recipients of the N$600 Conditional Basic Income Grant (BIG) in Karasburg expressed joy at receiving government financial assistance. The initiative, replacing the food bank, aims to reduce financial hardships for the unemployed and boost economic stability. Hundreds of unemployed residents, mostly youth, queued at the Westerkim paypoint to collect their grants. Beneficiaries shared […]
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, expressed satisfaction with the progress of three capital projects currently underway in Katima Mulilo. During his visit, Mutorwa inspected the Katima Mulilo-Liselo farm operated by the Namibia Correctional Service, as well as the Greenwell Matongo Class A police station and the Civic Affairs regional […]
Otjozondjupa Regional leaders have warned locals against consuming spoiled maize meal from bags that were recently disposed of at Otavi’s dumping site. These bags were discarded because they had become moldy due to rainwater leaking into the Namib Mills storage facility. Although the maize meal was initially supplied for drought relief programs, it had not […]
Residents of Goreangab in Samora Machel Constituency joined a clean-up campaign led by the Tukwatha Youth Organisation, aiming to help Windhoek reclaim its status as the world’s cleanest city. The campaign, supported by the Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), the City of Windhoek (CoW), and other stakeholders, focused on tackling plastic pollution. EIF CEO […]
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has reported a revenue increase from N$169 million in 2023 to N$229 million in 2024, a 35% rise, according to its 2023/2024 Annual Report launched at its Annual General Meeting in Windhoek. The entity also recorded a profit of N$6 million, a significant improvement from a N$46 million loss the […]
