John Mutorwa, Minister of Works and Transport, emphasized the importance of good roads in enhancing safety, reducing fatalities and poverty, and boosting regional trade. He spoke at the groundbreaking ceremony for the Divundu-Muhembo Road in Kavango East’s Mukwe Constituency. The 32-kilometre road to the Muhembo border post will be upgraded to bitumen standard. Construction will […]
Loide Kali, widowed at 31, shares her story in her book, “A Widow Like You,” to inspire others facing similar struggles. Originally written for her children to preserve their father’s memory, the book became part of her healing journey. Over eight years, Kali found clarity, rediscovered love, and remarried, embracing a new season of […]
Motorists travelling through Uuvudhiya Constituency are urged to drive carefully due to flooded and damaged roads caused by heavy rains. Gravel roads and access routes are partly damaged, while crossing points in flood-prone areas are now inaccessible. Constituency Councillor Timoteus Shivute said, “It has become difficult for residents to cross certain points due to the […]
The Namibian government has connected some rural communities just north of Keetmanshoop to the national electricity grid under its rural electrification project. The Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilunga, officially inaugurated the N$6.8 million rural electrification project. The communities that benefit are Itsawises, Jakkalsdraai, Jakkalsvlei, Constancia 1 & 2, and Enoch. “Today we […]
The rainy season that brings hope for water and food security also comes with some disruptions, especially for motorists in urban areas. Potholes seem to be emerging on almost every street in the capital, costing drivers thousands of dollars for vehicle repairs.
The community of Otjimbingwe and its surrounding areas have for long faced the emotional and economic hardship of travelling up to 60 kilometres to access mortuary services. This situation has been placing significant strain on already vulnerable families. However, a new development promises to alleviate this challenge. The Navachab Gold Mine has invested over N$3 […]
Lüderitz has been experiencing significant water constraints for the past week, caused by a pipe burst along the feeder line that leads to the NamWater terminal reservoir. Speaking to nbc News, Lüderitz Mayor Phillippus Balhao has reassured residents that the town council and NamWater are working hard to restore the water supply in the town. […]
The Judicial Service Commission (JSC) conducted public interviews to fill vacancies in the High Court’s criminal and civil divisions. The initiative to hold public interviews for the appointment of High Court Judges follows amendments to the JSC regulations in November of 2023, which mandated that interviews for judicial service candidates be conducted publicly. The first […]
The Namibia Meteorological Service has issued a critical weather alert, warning the public to exercise extreme caution due to deep tropical moisture developing over the Namibian interior from tomorrow into the weekend. Heavy to widespread thunderstorms are expected across several regions, including those in the north-central and northwest, Otjozondjupa, Omaheke, |Khomas, eastern Hardap, and eastern […]
Impalila Island residents will no longer have to climb trees to hoist cables to support their radio antennas. This development follows the launch and commissioning of radio services at the island by the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology. The Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus, said the government has marked yet another […]
