The Association of the Dependents of Namibia’s Veterans (AODNDV) handed in a petition requesting Parliament to amend the Veterans Act on war veteran dependence to accommodate them. The group intended to hand over the petition to the Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi, but was directed to Zoo Park, where they read and handed […]
The Roads Authority (RA) Chief Executive Officer is not impressed with the slow progress on the Engoyi-Omuntele road upgrade. The road construction commenced in October last year and was to be completed by September this year. On a site visit to the project, Conrad Lutombi said the project is behind schedule by two and a […]
The government is still seized by the plight of a group of fishermen who lost their jobs in 2015 after a strike. Through another Cabinet directive, the Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources, together with the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation, has been tasked with securing employment opportunities for these jobless workers. […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has conveyed deep sadness over the death of struggle veteran Idah Jimmy-!Ha-Eiros, who died on Wednesday at the age of 78. President Mbumba visited the family home in Keetmanshoop today to console the family and extend a message of condolences to the mourners. Dr Mbumba expressed his shock at losing yet another comrade, […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has emphasised that education is the most powerful weapon against poverty. Dr. Mbumba, in his capacity as Chancellor of the University of Namibia, said this while officiating at the Southern Campus graduation ceremony. Dr. Mbumba conferred 170 qualifications on graduates who completed diploma, degree, and postgraduate diploma courses in the fields of […]
Walvis Bay Mayor Trevino Forbes is calling on the business community, as well as those in the education, police, hospitals, and religious sectors, to assist the council in bringing much-needed services closer to residents of Farm 37. Farm 37, better known among residents as Green Valley, was officially proclaimed a new township, following Narraville, which […]
A contractor has blocked a sewerage pond at Max Makushe Secondary School in the Kavango East Region due to what they regard as outstanding payments by the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture. The school has since suspended classes due to sewerage overflow. The school has been struggling to get a permanent solution for the […]
The Governors Forum is a collaborative initiative between Namibia and Angola that signals a pivotal step towards enhancing bilateral relations and addressing shared challenges impacting communities along the border. The gathering of key stakeholders from the border regions of Namibia and Angola is poised to serve as a platform for meaningful dialogue, cooperation, and strategic […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says the government is concerned over chieftaincy succession disputes, causing leadership vacuums within traditional authorities. The Head of State made the remark while addressing traditional leaders at Keetmanshoop. As part of his four-day visit to the ||Kharas Region, President Mbumba met with the traditional leaders to introduce himself as head of state […]
Some residents of Mafuta compound, east of Choto, in Katima Mulilo Rural have been affected by low water pressure. However, NamWater officials and technicians are addressing the matter. Water to the Mafuta compound is supplied via a NamWater reservoir, but according to residents, consistent low water pressure is a major headache. Richards Kangumu, a member […]
