One out of 10 elderly people are victims of either physical, sexual or emotional abuse. This is according to recent findings by the Ministry of Health and Social Services.

Stakeholders from the Khomas and Omaheke regions have until the end of this month, to submit their inputs on the Revised Resettlement Policy. They have requested more time to study the policy and consult stakeholders before making contributions.

Namport has spent close to N$180 million on marine services infrastructure during the 2016/17 financial year. The parastatal commissioned its new small craft harbour and a refurbished tug boat, as part of the improved infrastructure projects at Walvis Bay.

The Directorate of Water Conservation at the San Antonio Water System in Texas, United States of America, is ready to assist the City of Windhoek in looking at alternative water saving methods. One of these methods, that has proven to be successful in that city, is retrofitting older infrastructure.

A meeting between the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare officials and police officers held with the Otjiwarongo community has revealed that rising levels of poverty, coupled with alcohol abuse, are the main contributors to incidences of Gender based violence at the town.

Retired Bishop Kleopas Dumeni is a long time friend and comrade of Toivo ya Toivo. Bishop Dumeni says he is touched by the death of his friend whom he knew since 1963.

The Bank of Namibia on Wednesday announced that the repo rate will remain at 7%. The Governor of the Bank, Ipumbu Shiimi noted that the global economy is projected to improve slightly in 2017. Repo rate is the rate at which the central bank of a country lends money to commercial banks.

The National Assembly has adopted government’s Social Media Use Policy and Communication Plan. These frameworks provide a guideline for information dissemination to the public. The guidelines are meant for public relations, media liaison, and information officers, who can now also use social media to perform their work. Tabling the Social Media Use Policy and the […]

The seventh edition of the MTC Dr. Sam Nujoma half marathon was launched in Windhoek earlier today. The MTC Dr. Sam Nujoma half marathon, which has been in existence since 2011, is held annually in honour the nation’s founding father Dr. Sam Nujoma. Athletes at the event will compete in the 21km and 10 km […]

The Luminaria Contemporary Arts Festival in San Antonio, United States of America, will select two Namibian artists to feature in the popular festival. The selection will be made here in Windhoek and is part of an agreement between San Antonio and the City of Windhoek.