Eight farmers from Gobabis were arrested for trespassing at Farm Witsand in the district of Witvlei. The group moved into Farm Witsand on Saturday, which belongs to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, with their livestock and other belongings. According to the information obtained from the police, eight farmers moved into Farm Witsand, […]

Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua says the completion of the biomass project at Otjiwarongo would help address developmental hindrances such as drought. Uerikua says amidst the current drought spells affecting the nation, biomass will assist in the bush encroachment that is affecting grazing lands or harvesting fields. Uerikua said that farmers across the region have been […]

In an effort to take stock of Namibia’s artefacts translocated to Germany, Switzerland, and Austria during the colonial occupation, the German Lost Art Foundation has set up a pilot project to educate the world about Namibia’s cultural heritage and lay the necessary groundwork for others to build on. As part of the project, Finding Aid […]

Healthcare services in the Kavango East Region are unable to cater to the region’s population growth.  Kavango East Governor, Bonifatius Wakudumo, says health facilities are crumbling under pressure, not only from locals but also from patients needing treatment from neighbouring Angola.  The region is vast, and locals who can afford it are sometimes forced to […]

The Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Peya Mushelenga, has unveiled plans to establish a permanent inter-ministerial committee on economic diplomacy. The meeting first observed a moment of silence in remembrance of the death of the late President Hage Geingob. Dr. Mushelenga, in his address, emphasised that the proposed committee on diplomacy would play a […]

As part of its quest to solidify its position as a premier family holiday destination on the African continent, the Namibia Tourism Board (NTB) will be participating in the World Travel Market (WTM) Africa in Cape Town this week.  The annual travel and tourism event WTM Africa is scheduled to kick off from Wednesday until […]

Major progress is taking shape in setting up the Otjiwarongo Biomass Power Plant. This was confirmed by Otjiwarongo Municipality’s Economic Development Manager, Petros Kuteeue, during a courtesy call to Otjozondjupa Regional Governor, James Uerikua, with the German delegation on biomass and renewable energy. Kuteeue says despite previous delays, progress has been made ahead of the […]

In a recent judgement, the Namibian Supreme Court upheld the Communications Regulatory Authority of Namibia (CRAN) to impose regulatory levies on telecommunication service providers.  The court ruled that CRAN’s power to levy fees is subject to sufficient checks and balances, ensuring that the levies are not arbitrary or unconstitutional.  This decision has significant implications for […]

Since January of this year, residents of Brendan Kangongolo Simbwaye Village in Malindi, Zambezi Region, have faced challenges in accessing potable water.  The difficulties began following the collapse of a 10,000-litre water tank that served the community. Residents claim that they do not have water for daily use and are appealing to the government to […]

The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, says service delivery in the Kavango East health directorate is set to improve with the allocation of more than N$217 million from the national budget.  Dr. Shangula, who was speaking at the World Health Day celebrations in Rundu on Monday, says the Ministry of Health […]