Close to 800 people have benefited from the President’s winter charity drive in eight constituencies of the Khomas Region. 2016 is the year the President declared to reinforce efforts of eradicating poverty and making everyone feel part of the Namibian family. The President initiated this programme by apportioning part of his salary to help those […]
Generosity is giving more than you can, and pride is taking less than you need. This is the motto of the Catholic Youth in Christ of the Holy Redeemer in Katutura which donated blankets and served soup to the residents of Oshitenda and One nation in the Khomas Region’s Tobias Hainyeko Constituency.
The quadruplets born in the Rundu State Hospital in the Kavango East Region about a year ago still have no home of their own. Their unemployed parents say they find it difficult to care for their babies.
An employers’ organisation which wants to address labour unrest and stabilise Namibia’s economy has been launched in Windhoek. The current wave of labour unrest in the country is a cause for serious concern, affecting not only the livelihoods of those on strike but the economical sustainability of the various companies.
The Oshana Police have arrested a man for allegedly shooting and killing a businessperson near Ondangwa last night. Early indications are that the suspect, the deceased and other friends had been drinking at the Okanyofi informal settlement when the deceased allegedly appeared too drunk to drive home. One of the deceased’s friends allegedly suggested that […]
The United Nations warns that a third -term by Democratic Republic of Congo President Joseph Kabila could provoke violence. It has renewed pressure on the Congolese Government to hold a presidential election, before the end of this year.
The number of people seeking birth certificates is on an increase at civil registration offices in the four border regions of Namibia. The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration believes the increase could be the result of the increase in social welfare grants to pensioners and other vulnerable people.
Cases of drug trafficking in the //Karas region are on an increase. Although the Police say there has been a slight decrease in violent crimes in the region, alcohol and drug abuse continue to pose a serious threat to individuals.
NamWater wants to replace old pipes that are restricting the supply of water to rural residents of northern Namibia. The water corporation’s area manager Thomas Shiikwa made the observation during a media engagement session at Oshakati in the Oshana Region. Shiikwa was responding to media queries on the requests of rural residents in the Omusati […]
State House Press Secretary has shot down reports that there is a difference of opinion between Government and Swapo Party when it comes to dealing with the Affirmative Repositioning movement. Albertus Aochamub says Government implements programmes as outlined in the ruling party’s manifesto and therefore does not distance itself from decisions taken by the party.
