WALVIS BAY – More than 30 000 people in the Erongo region suffer from chronic respiratory conditions, acting health director Leonard Kabongo has revealed. He said this while receiving a donation of seven oxygen concentrators from ErongoRed recently in Walvis Bay. Kabongo highlighted the urgent need for having adequate oxygen concentrators in the region. He...
SWAKOPMUND – President Nangolo Mbumba has lauded young Namibians for cementing their place in the country’s green hydrogen revolution. He delivered the praises for the youth on Monday when inaugurating the Daures Green Hydrogen Agriculture Facility, situated in the Daures constituency of Erongo region. “I was touched when they referred to our leader, the...
SWAKOPMUND – President Nangolo Mbumba has encouraged voters to vote for Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, to ensure the continuation of Swapo’s long-standing leadership and governance track record. Mbumba made the call during a Swapo star rally held on Sunday at the DRC Sports Field, where he addressed thousands of supporters. He said trust in...
KARIBIB – Small-scale miners say their existence in the mining industry is being threatened by exclusive prospecting licenses (EPLs) issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Their claims are frequently rejected in favour of EPL holders, particularly large companies, which obstructs their ability to work on claims they have been mining for years. Small-scale...
Eveline de Klerk Maurice Kambukwe WALVIS BAY- The long-anticipated renovations of the Kuisebmond stadium have officially started. Last Thursday, the Municipality of Walvis Bay announced investing approximately N$3 million into the refurbishment of the stadium, which has remained unused for a long time. Anita Kaihiva, the municipality’s spokesperson, said the initiative will improve the structure...
KARIBIB – As drought continues to wreak havoc countrywide, farmers are compelled to adapt to the changing climate and find innovative ways to cope with its impacts. The harsh reality of limited rainfall has forced many farmers in the Erongo region to rethink their strategies, fostering resilience in the face of adversity. Frans Kandundu, affectionately...
WALVIS BAY – The bail hearing for the seven suspects accused of murdering 24-year-old university student Matheus Sheehama is expected to start next Tuesday. The suspects, including Jessica !Gaes – who was dating Sheehama at the time of his death – her brother Jimmy !Gaeb, and her ex-boyfriend Michael Awaseb (24), are among the key...
WALVIS BAY – Growing concerns over the safety of tourists in Walvis Bay and Swakopmund have prompted stakeholders in the tourism sector and the business community to call for strengthening collaborative efforts to fight crime at the coast. Isolated incidents have been reported of tourists being robbed, especially in secluded areas they visit while exploring...
WALVIS BAY – The Namibia Airports Company (NAC), under the leadership of CEO Bisey /Uirab, has announced that it will host the State-Owned Enterprises’ (SOE) Games in Swakopmund from 1 to 6 July 2025. The announcement was made on Tuesday during a press briefing at the Namport boardroom, where he highlighted the significance of sports...
Two suspects have been arrested after stealing goods worth N$ 164 387 from a tourist’s vehicle at Brandberg Rest Camp in Uis early hours yesterday morning. Police say the suspects smashed the car window of a 25-year-old tourist and made off with items, including a Canon camera, lenses, an Apple MacBook Pro, and passports. Thanks...