A contractor has blocked a sewerage pond at Max Makushe Secondary School in the Kavango East Region due to what they regard as outstanding payments by the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture. The school has since suspended classes due to sewerage overflow. The school has been struggling to get a permanent solution for the […]
The Governors Forum is a collaborative initiative between Namibia and Angola that signals a pivotal step towards enhancing bilateral relations and addressing shared challenges impacting communities along the border. The gathering of key stakeholders from the border regions of Namibia and Angola is poised to serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue, cooperation, and strategic […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the government is concerned over chieftaincy succession disputes, causing leadership vacuums within traditional authorities. The Head of State made the remark while addressing traditional leaders at Keetmanshoop. As part of his four-day visit to the ||Kharas Region, President Mbumba met with the traditional leaders to introduce himself as head of state […]
Some residents of Mafuta compound, east of Choto, in Katima Mulilo Rural have been affected by low water pressure. However, NamWater officials and technicians are addressing the matter. Water to the Mafuta compound is supplied via a NamWater reservoir, but according to residents, consistent low water pressure is a major headache. Richards Kangumu, a member […]
The Chairperson of the Karibib Town Council, Lazarus Kanelombe, shared the town’s journey of economic growth and development before and after independence. Karibib is located on the main road between the capital city of Windhoek and the coastal town of Swakopmund, about 100km west of Okahandja. Karibib exists today mostly due to the railway development […]
The Bank of Namibia plans to launch an upgraded Namibian currency series in 2025. Central Bank Governor, Johannes !Gawaxab unveiled a modified N$100 note in Luderitz, announcing at the same time that the bank will undertake a minor upgrade on the current banknote series and a complete upgrade of the coin series. The first Namibian […]
The Namibian Futsal team, dubbed ‘Brave 5’, has embarked on their journey to Morocco for their inaugural appearance in the African Cup of Nations. Drawn in Group B alongside three-time champions Egypt, 2008 titleholders Libya, and debutants Mauritania, the team faces a challenging yet promising path ahead. Departing from the Chief Hosea Kutako International Airport, […]
In a bid to tackle the complex interplay between human, animal, and environmental health, an initiative known as One Health has been officially launched. This integrated and unifying approach aims to optimise the health of people, animals, and the environment, marking a significant milestone in global health strategies. The Head of UNAM Cares, who doubles […]
The ||Kharas Education Directorate has denounced the picketing of parents against the newly appointed principal at Minna Sachs Primary School at Keetmanshoop. A group of parents alleged that the appointed principal was not recommended by the school board. The protestors also raised the issue that the principal was not speaking Khoekhoegowab at a school attended […]
Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo says plans to revolutionise the recruitment process within the police force, aiming to foster greater diversity and inclusivity that mirror the nation’s demographic landscape, are well on track. Lieutenant General Shikongo emphasised the importance of reshaping the composition of the police force to represent the diversity of Namibia’s population. He […]
