Namwater has completed the construction of the water canal at a cost of N$93.5 million. The construction of a 5.8-kilometer canal, which stretches from Omahenene to Olushandja in the Omusati Region, commenced in February last year. The project is part of the reconstruction of the entire water canal, which measures about 150 kilometers from Omahenene […]
Communities have been urged to join neighborhood watch groups as it creates a sense of security and reduces fear of crime during this festive season. During the holiday season, crime tends to increase exponentially, particularly housebreaking and robberies of personal effects. NamPol’s |Khomas Region spokesperson, Warrant Officer Silas Shipandeni, said measures have been put in […]
As part of its Joy Box Project, First National Bank handed over about 460 boxes containing food, stationery, and cosmetics to the Project Hope Namibia’s Namibia Adherence and Retention Project beneficiaries. The donation will benefit underprivileged children aged 0–18 years and elders in Windhoek, Swakopmund, and Ondangwa. A total of 708 boxes were donated by […]
In an effort to amplify the message of road safety, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology joined the campaign to help spread the message, especially during the festive season. In an interview with nbc News, Deputy Minister Emma Theofelus invited everyone to participate in road safety interventions. In the midst of the rainy season […]
Employees of the CIS Security Services handed over a petition to the regional office of the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation at Katima Mulililo over pending salaries for September, October, and November. Workers claim that they have worked for those three months without receiving compensation. They were told that payment was delayed […]
What was meant to be a celebration of love turned into a horror story for two families after a would-be groom set to tie the knot this morning allegedly committed suicide in the early morning hours at Onakatambili village in Oshana region. It is alleged that the deceased, 41-year-old Petrus Iiyambo, an employee of the […]
Project Hope Namibia has donated computer tablets to the Oshikoto Education Directory to be used by learners doing advanced-level studies. According to the Education Directorate in Oshikoto Region, over 400 learners are registered for AS-level, and they estimate this will grow to about 1,000 learners next year. Project organizers say they have realized that many […]
Nehemia Ihemba Mbambo, aged 43, made his first appearance in the Rundu Magistrate Court on a charge of murder. Ihemba Mbambo was arrested at Epingiro One Village. During a fight, Ihemba Mbambo allegedly stabbed to death Hawanga Vaino Muzu-guma, 25. Mbambo was denied bail, and his case was postponed to the 9th of March next […]
The Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO) says there is still discrimination against the hairstyles of learners in public schools, which is a violation of their rights. NANSO’s secretary-general Malcolm Kambanzera, without any specific reference, condemned schools that are ignoring existing laws that ought to protect learners against abuse and to uphold access to education. The […]
Former Fisheries Minister and Fishrot accused, Bernard Esau, says he is a victim of his co-accused and had nothing to do with their offenses. Esau is pleading with the court to release him on bail based on new facts. Esau, through his lawyer, Richard Metcalfe, has presented new facts indicating that the investigation into the […]
