Tobias Hainyeko residents discuss rising cases of GBV

Residents of the Tobias Hainyeko Constituency convened to discuss rising cases of gender-based violence (GBV) and its correlation with the HIV/AIDS pandemic.  The event was aimed at raising awareness among all demographic groups’ women, men, and children about the alarming trend of GBV cases in the area. The impact of GBV extends into mental health […]

Labour Commissioner’s Office faces backlog 

The Office of the Labour Commissioner faces a backlog of 1,003 unresolved labour-related cases, despite successfully closing 3,698 cases during the previous financial year. On Monday, the office emphasised ongoing efforts to improve case management, including the potential establishment of an autonomous office—a move aimed at streamlining processes and reducing political intervention. Michael Amushelelo, on […]

Uranium One continues to invest in Omaheke community

Despite its proposed mining operations still being halted, Uranium One continues with its corporate social responsibility aspects in the Omaheke Region by assisting vulnerable residents. The Manager for Strategic Development at Headspring Investment, Venessa Bohitile, stressed that the company took three days to engage residents in the Omaheke Region to raise awareness about their proposed […]

PM commends WAD for 30 Years of empowering women in Namibia

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa Amadhila has commended the efforts of the Women’s Action for Development (WAD), having successfully trained over 4,000 individuals. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila addressed WAD’s 30th anniversary, commemorating its work in women’s empowerment. Over the past three decades, WAD has been empowering women with skills in financial literacy, small business management, public speaking, emotional intelligence, […]

Gobabis residents urged to use water sparingly

Gobabis residents are urged to use water sparingly, with only 18 boreholes available to supply them with water. The main water source, the Otjivero Dam, levels are at seven percent due to poor rainfall received. Due to a water shortage, the municipality and NamWater have introduced water rationing measures to remedy the situation. Taps are […]

AI-driven tools could reduce electricity costs – Kahimise

The Electricity Control Board’s (ECB) Chief Executive Officer Robert Kahimise says artificial intelligence-driven tools could reduce electricity costs through efficiencies. The topic of the use of AI in the electrical sector has caused discomfort among many in the industry. Kahimise described AI as a simulation of human intelligence in machines. He therefore says humans need to […]