KATIMA MULILO – A severe water disruption at Katima Mulilo has left healthcare workers and patients at Katima Mulilo State Hospital deeply concerned about hygiene and healthcare conditions. For some days, the hospital has struggled without a consistent water supply, forcing nurses and doctors to rely solely on sanitisers and sterilizers to maintain hygiene. Medical...
Author: Albertina Nakale (Albertina Nakale )
Surviving leprosy …a fighter’s journey from battlefield to classroom
KATIMA MULILO – In the quiet village of Makanga in the Zambezi region, 30-year-old Bupilo Dihutu is scripting a new chapter of resilience. Once a proud member of the Namibian Defence Force (NDF), his life took an unexpected turn in 2017 when he was diagnosed with leprosy, ultimately costing him his career. Today, Dihutu is...
Khwe community’s tough existence …the struggles of farming without cattle in Bwabwata
BWABWATA- In the heart of Bwabwata National Park, the Khwe community faces an uphill battle for survival. Once reliant on their cattle for ploughing and farming, they now find themselves without oxen and without enough food to sustain their families. Cabinet took a decision in 1999, prohibiting communities in the Bwabwata National Park area from...
Zambezi itabela mueteleli wanaha wa musali
KATIMA MULILO – Sikiliti sa Zambezi sitezi buikuhumuso ni nyakalalo naha hai amuhela mueteleli wapili wamusali, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Mwa Zambezi, kitaba yetuna mi haki tulo feela ya lipolitiki, kono isupeza tundamo ni kuhulisa basali mwa Namibia. Kukala ka baeteleli ba sikiliti, balipisinisinyana ni babakungulezwi kwa tuko kaufela bafitisize manzwi abuitumelo. Mwa manzwi ahae kansela wa silalanda...
Zambezi celebrates female president
KATIMA MULILO – The Zambezi region is beaming with pride and celebration as the country welcomes its first female president, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. Here in Zambezi, this landmark achievement is more than just a political victory – it is a testament to the resilience, empowerment and leadership of Namibian women. From regional leaders to entrepreneurs and...
Kawanab ge supu ǀgaugu !hūǀgorasa kō!gâs diga ra ǂhâba
IMPALILA – !Hū!nāsi ǁHōn ministeri, Albert Kawanab ge Zambiab kurisab ǁî ǁkha ǀgui !harosa tanihâba ge ǂgan, îb ǁnâugus hîa ge ūhes in hoa ǀgam !hūkha di ǁanǂgāsabena mā-amhe nē !hūǀgorasa ǁGauǁgausenkartdi (ID) ǀkha !gâus disa sîsentsoatsoa kai. Kawanab ge nēsa gere mîba !khais ge, Namibiab tsî Botswanab hâkha ge ǀnai a mā-am tsî sîsenxa...
Mutorwa uhatelela butokwa bwa mikwakwa kwa matakanyani
BUKALO – Hala muhato omutuna mwakutahisa zwelopili, mubuso wanaha Namibia ushanguzi simubuso kuyahiwa kwamikwakwa ya Bukalo-Muyako-Ngoma ni Sikanjabuka-Sizimbukwa. Muleo okashiwa ki likwambuyu wa misebezi ni linzila John Mutorwa, kibupaki hala buitamo bwa naha kungungahanya sicaba sesi fumaneha mwalibaka zamatakanyani. Hana bulela kanako yakutuba mubu Lamubulo, Mutorwa nayanduluzi butokwa bwa mikwakwa mwalibaka zamatakanyani teñi kuliba kwa...
Kawana seeks simplified border controls
IMPALILA – Home affairs minister Albert Kawana has urged his Zambian counterpart to expedite the implementation of the agreement that allows people from both nations the convenience of crossing the border using their ID cards. His call signifies the need, seeing that Namibia and Botswana have already extended the usage of national identity cards for...
Impalila gets N$3m floating jetty
IMPALILA ISLAND – A new chapter has opened at Impalila Island with the commissioning of a N$2.9 million floating jetty. The inauguration ceremony on Monday was led by deputy prime minister John Mutorwa, who is also works and transport minister. It marked the beginning of a significant milestone in the island’s development. “This jetty is...
Mutorwa re-emphasises significance of rural roads
BUKALO – In a decisive step toward rural development, the Namibian government has officially launched the construction of the Bukalo-Muyako-Ngoma and Sikanjabuka-Sizimbukwato roads. The initiative, spearheaded by Works and Transport Minister John Mutorwa, is a testament to the country’s commitment to connecting rural communities and fostering economic growth. Speaking at the groundbreaking ceremony on Monday,...