NAMCOL ready for 2024 academic year

With less than two weeks to go before students eagerly queue up for enrollment and registration, the Namibian College for Open Learning (NAMCOL) is preparing for the last-minute rush. The institution may still appear deserted with no students on campus, but preparations for the upcoming academic year are well underway. NAMCOL Marketing Officer Freddy Kaukungua […]

Oshakati Hospital higher malaria cases

A total of 29 malaria cases were reported at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital in December 2023. This is a stark increase of 25 cases over the same month last year. The Oshakati Intermediate Hospital’s Medical Superintendent, Dr. Ruben Kanime, says of the 29 cases recorded in December 2023, 22 were tested at the hospital, while […]

Police engage community at Oshakati

The Police Inspector General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, emphasised the importance of striving towards a crime-free Namibia for the benefit of both citizens and visitors. Lieutenant General Shikongo says a crime-free environment attracts investors, leading to economic growth and the creation of numerous opportunities, such as job creation. Speaking at a community engagement session at […]

Ovaherero annual New Year gathering at Toasis

Self-governance, education, health, and social services are some of the key pillars in advancing the interests of the Ovaherero people, which is part of the Ovaherero traditional authority’s mandate. Professor Mutjinde Katjiua highlighted this when his faction met at Toasis in the Aminuis Constituency of the Omaheke Region during their annual New Year gathering.  Professor […]

Outapi Town Council upgrades five informal settlements

Outapi Town Council has upgraded its five informal settlements and has lined up development projects this year. The Council will construct phase one of the water reticulation infrastructure at Outapi-extension-18, at a cost of N$1.1 million, and provide water at extension-13, costing another N$1 million. Outapi Chief Executive Officer Nashilongo Ananias, in an interview with […]