DAPP students promote agriculture at Mabushe

A student from Development Aid from the People to People Institute of Zimbabwe has undertaken to share knowledge in agriculture with his fellow villagers at Mabushe in the Kavango East Region. Marcelius Kanyetu says the initiative will help mitigate poverty in the village and promote a balanced diet at the household level. Kanyetu is training […]

Communities reminded to plant more trees

Namibians have been urged to plant more trees than the number of those they cut down. The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, made the call at the celebration of National Arbor Day at Osona village in Okahandja.  The day was commemorated under the theme “Forest and Health”. “Trees provide more than just […]

Business community welcomes FlyNamibia Luderitz route

Business people in Luderitz have welcomed the recent introduction of the flight route by FlyNamibia connecting Eros Airport to the southern coastal town.  FlyNamibia says the introduction of the new route created opportunities for Namibians and international travellers, providing seamless access to Luderitz and its potential economic expansion.  The General Manager for Nest Hotel, Ulf […]

Disasters don’t discriminate – Kuugongelwa-Amadhila

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says disasters, whether natural or human-induced, know no boundaries, nor do they discriminate based on social, economic, or geographic factors. She made these remarks at the commemoration of the International Day of Disaster Risk Reduction, held at Uukwangula Settlement in Oshana Region’s Okatana Constituency. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says catastrophes affect the most vulnerable […]

Namibians urged to cooperate with drought relief programme officers

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has called on all citizens to cooperate with the drought relief programme implementing officers to ensure that the objectives of the programme are achieved. The vulnerability assessment and analysis indicate that 695,000 people are in need of relief assistance. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says although the effects of drought are felt in all communities, […]

Learners visit Ohamba yOukwanyama

Ohamba yOukwanyama Martha ya Nelumbu has urged the youth to prioritise education and acquire knowledge that will prepare them for successful careers. Ya Nelumbu made an appeal at the Oukwanyama palace in Ohangwena during a visit by learners from Sakaria Shikudule Primary School and Ever Star Private School.  Ohamba ya Nelumbu emphasised the significance of […]

Global Hand Washing Day held in Zambezi

The Ministry of Health and Social Services hosted the Global Hand Washing Day in the Zambezi Region on Friday. The 15th Global Hand Washing Day was held at Siseme Primary School in the Katima Mulilo Rural Constituency, under the theme “Clean Hands Are Within”. Zambezi Governor Alufea Sampofu emphasised the need for traditional leaders, government […]

NFC empowers film producers

The Namibia Film Commission is conducting its first ever screen and film production workshop in the Kavango East Region.  The two-week workshop is aimed at equipping regional script writers, directors, camera operators, and production editors with the necessary knowledge and skills to independently produce films.  The workshop is led by film producer and director Caleb […]