Addressing malnutrition in Namibia requires a multi-sectoral and ‘whole of society’ approach. This would involve dealing with the root causes of malnutrition and a lack of an adequate diet. To effectively fight malnutrition, stakeholders need to collaborate and ensure effective and successful utilisation of resources. Robust social safety nets are encouraged to respond effectively to […]

Recurrent drought and locust outbreaks continue to impact smallholder farmers with agriculture-based livelihoods, making them vulnerable to food insecurity and undernutrition. While nearly 70% of the Namibian population depends on agriculture, the 021 Integrated Food Security Phase Classification report indicated that 26% of Namibia’s population faces acute food insecurity. 30% of the population faced acute […]

The Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) has taken legal action against the Namibian government and Russian billionaire Rashid Sardarov’s company, Comsar SA, challenging a 99-year lease agreement on four farms in the Dordabis area. Judge Orben Sibeya reserved his judgement for August 15, 2024. In 2018, Comsar SA intended to purchase four commercial farms in the […]

The Public Service Commission (PSC) paid a visit to President Nangolo Mbumba today to update him on the work they carried out during the 2022–2023 financial year. After being given a detailed report, the President commended the PSC for its work. The PSC reported that 753 staff members were appointed in government positions below management, […]

The 28-man squad is currently putting in the work as they gear up for the tournament, which runs from April 18th to 29th. Coach Coetzee expressed his confidence in the team’s progress, stating they are “on the right track” and satisfied with the selected players. Coetzee has set a clear target for the team, which […]

Residents of Katutura feel misled by the City of Windhoek and its campaign to write off the municipal bills of elderly residents. The promised debt cancellation includes conditions of payment that residents say remain unaffordable for the elderly.  Katutura residents, mostly comprised of the elderly, marched to the Windhoek Municipality Care Centre, demanding the cancellation […]

Situated less than ten kilometers from the Namibia-Angola border, Ponhofi Senior Secondary School played host to over 30 schools from different central-northern regions on 12-13th April. These schools came together for the annual Ponhofi Schools Tournament, which aims to foster a positive sporting environment and encourage fitness and teamwork among schools and regions. Four sport […]

Following the deaths of two children out of 12 diagnosed with malnutrition in Otavi earlier this year, the town’s mayor, Isaac !Hoaeb, together with the Namibia Housing Action Group, started training residents of the Kap-en-Bou housing project on gardening and nutritional values. Kap-en-Bou has 705 plots with more than 2,000 residents. The idea is for […]

Boxing fans at the AC Boxing Promotions fundraising bonanza witnessed an electrifying night filled with exciting fights and entertainment. The Junior Lightweight main event saw a dominant performance by Flame Nangolo, who knocked out Zimbabwean opponent Jeremiah Mhere in the third round. Mhere started showing signs of weakness in the third round, and Nangolo capitalized […]

Teachers at Minna Sachs Primary School say they feel threatened by the parents who are picketing in front of the school.  The parents are demanding that the position of principal be re-advertised and that a person fluent in Khoekhoegowab be considered for the position since learners attending the school are from a predominantly Khoekhoegowab-speaking community. […]