Residents of Omadiva B village in the Oshikoto Region have expressed concern over a dumpsite erected close to their homesteads by the Omuthiya Town Council, saying it poses a health hazard. They also accused the town council of having failed to compensate most of them since the dumpsite was relocated there 15 years ago. Frustrated […]
Local economist Mally Likukela says that even though Namibia’s investment in social protection is relatively high, assistance is largely geared toward the elderly. The economist says it’s about time the country looked into prioritizing the fastest-growing age group, the youngsters. Old age, disability, veterans, foster care grants, child maintenance, and vulnerability grants are just some […]
Vice Chairperson of the Community Against Stock Theft Organization, Kahepako Kakujaha is calling on the government to nationalize the body, saying livestock theft has become a cross-regional problem of unimaginable size. Kakujaha also says the Criminal Prosecution Act should be repealed to deny bail to repeat offenders. The consultative meeting brought together representatives from Otjozondjupa […]
Local and Regional Authorities in the Hardap and ||Kharas regions kick-started efforts to put in place their own power systems in partnership with independent power producers. Political Office bearers of the two regions gathered at Keetmanshoop to explore ways how to set up their own power systems. The ||Kharas Regional Council Chairperson Joseph Isaack explains […]
A lack of water and poor sanitation are affecting the quality of life for the less privileged residents of Swakopmund. This was said by the Mayor of Swakopmund, Dina Namubes during the handing over of 57 mobile toilet facilities at DRC. Namubes says the availability of these toilets will help fight diseases and preserve the […]
In celebration of its 128 anniversary, the Woermann Brock “We Care Trust’ donated N$300 000 to 12 beneficiaries in need of financial assistance. The Trust supports communities in surrounding areas of all Woermann Brock Stores and assists organizations that actively work towards helping those in need. The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula in […]
Twenty-eight beneficiaries from the John Pandeni Constituency received equipment and material to support their small businesses. The equipment and material given through the SME support programme are worth N$250 000. Each year the Khomas Regional Council allocates N$2.5 million towards this programme in its 10 constituencies The income-generating programmes are purposely designed and approved by the […]
The bail hearing application of Nigel van Wyk, one of the accused in the fishrot scandal, has been postponed to 11 April. Van Wyk is remanded in custody until his next appearance. Responding to questions from his lawyer, Mbanga Siyomunje, Van Wyk submitted that his separation from his family had taken a toll on their […]
Namibia will continue to advocate for the lifting of sanctions and economic blockade on Venezuela, Cuba and Zimbabwe by the USA. President Hage Geingob says the affected countries are trying their best to develop and appealed for humanity to prevail. Dr. Geingob reiterated Namibia’s position when he met the visiting Venezuelan Minister of Foreign Relations, […]
The nbc’s Board Chairperson, Lazarus Jacobs says, the corporation has been at the forefront of supporting young people in furthering their career in broadcasting, despite opposite views by some. Lazarus Jacobs made these remarks at the premiere of 14 short films produced in partnership with ‘No Plot Productions’ . Narrating his life story on how […]
