The Ohangwena regional leadership is looking to resolve their current issues over grazing land with Angolan farmers. Thousands of cattle graze in the area. The Governor, retired Lieutenant General Sebastian Ndeitunga, addressed the matter when he visited the Oukwanyama Traditional Authority along with the regional leadership. High on Ndeitunga’s agenda was the need for resolution […]
Omusati police will intensify their presence and visibility in the community by executing random patrols to maintain law and order and ensure that people are safe during the festive season. This was stated by Omusati Police Regional Commander Ismael Basson in an interview with nbc News. Commissioner Basson says he wants the festive season to […]
Findings from oversight reports by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing reveal stark disparities, particularly in rural communities, highlighting challenges of accessibility and outdated infrastructure, exacerbated by adverse weather conditions. Presenting the report to the National Council, Chairperson of the Standing Committee, Swapo Party MP Alfeus Abraham, called for urgent attention to address […]
Members of Parliament in the National Council expressed concern for public health over the use of hooka pipes, or, as they are otherwise popularly known, hubbly bubbly, especially when shared. They were contributing to the motion tabled by Swapo Party MP Richard !Gaoseb, which includes the need for an analysis of its health side effects. […]
Three minor boys from Mbarakarungu Village in Botswana’s Chobe District, bordering Namibia’s Zambezi Region, strayed into the Kweha cattle post in Linyanti Area while playing on Friday. The children, aged five, six, and eleven, moved into Namibia without realising that they had crossed the border. The Chobe River, which forms the border, is dry. Relatives […]
Namibia and Brazil are looking to diversify cooperation in areas such as diplomacy, justice, police, and the creative industries. This was highlighted during the opening of the 2nd Session of the Namibia-Brazil Diplomatic Consultations. Namibia and Brazil continue to share strong cooperation in defence and navy, as well as food security. The two countries will […]
The Presidency has dismissed allegations that the government has paid for the flight tickets and other expenses of the first couple’s children to Dubai, United Arab Emirates. The children, Nangula Geingos, Dangos Nangula, Kayla Elago, and Nino Kalondo, all travelled to Dubai in their private capacity, with their expenses paid for by the first couple. […]
The festive season, marked by increased travel and a higher risk of accidents and incidents, places a high demand on the blood supply at the Namibian Blood Transfusion Service. To ensure an adequate blood supply, the Blood Transfusion Services are running special blood donation campaigns on weekends.
The election of a chairperson of the management committee for Katima Mulilo Town Council was deadlocked, with members unable to choose a nominee to occupy the seat. The three nominated members for the position were Charles Musialike from the Independent Patriots for Change, Namangolwa Mapenzi, and Chizabulyo Simanga, both from the Swapo Party. Katima’s newly […]
The Nkurenkuru Town Council is faced with financial constraints that are slowing down the town’s development process. Jafet Markes Muti shared this during his acceptance address as re-elected mayor of Nkurenkuru Town Council. Muti stressed that the Nkurenkuru Town Council needs more money to acquire land for the town’s development. The mayor called on all […]
