Holiday travellers stranded in Windhoek

Travellers have flocked to bus terminals, embarking on journeys to reunite with their families for the holiday season.  However, the scene is not without its challenges, as some passengers find themselves in extended waits for buses. Throughout the day, terminals have witnessed a surge in foot traffic, with individuals carrying bags filled with blankets and […]

Water supply project to Okanguati gains momentum

The Kunene Regional Council’s Ohamaremba-Okanguati water supply project, meant to provide quality water to residents of Okanguati settlement and surrounding areas, is well on track. The project involves the drilling of six boreholes at Ohamaremba village and the installation of 160-millimetre polyvinyl chloride water pipelines for over 15 kilometres from that village to Okanguati. The […]

INTERVIEW | Safety on the beach

Swakopmund is one of the preferred holiday destinations in the country, and with its pleasant weather, it is impossible to stay indoors.  When the scorching sun comes out, many are drawn to the beach to cool off or enjoy activities such as volleyball and beach soccer. However, safety at the beach is vital for those […]

Elderly turned into nannies

The government allocates close to N$4,1 million every month to support over 3000 people with disabilities in the Erongo Region. Erongo Governor Neville Andre has, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the situation where senior citizens are left alone to care for children with disabilities. Andre, speaking at the handover ceremony of 300 food parcels to Arandis […]

Kai ||Ganaxab youth skills centre opens

The Kai ||Ganaxab Youth Skills Centre outside Mariental in the Hardap Region will offer vocational training as of next year. This comes after the government, through the Namibia Training Authority, transformed the youth skills development centre into a fully fledged technical and vocational educational training centre at a cost of just over N$160 million. The […]

SADC expresses concern over ethnic tensions

The Southern African Development Community (SADC) Electoral  Observation Mission has lauded the Democratic Republic of the Congo (DRC) for its overall peaceful and calm conduct during the elections.  However, the mission has also voiced concerns about escalating ethnic tensions in certain regions of the country. Delays, logistical issues, and alleged fraudulent activities saw the DRC presidential […]