Over the years, it has been observed that children are often not supervised adequately during school holidays. Ensuring their safety requires a multi-faceted approach. Parents and caregivers must focus on active supervision, managing the environment, setting clear rules and safety measures and providing firm guidance to keep children safe. Many parents keep working through long...
Hilma Nalupe Limba Mupetami recently bagged the Sport Journalist of the Year (print media) award at the Namibia Annual Sport Awards (NASA) in Ongwediva, an accolade she has scooped numerous times. Her first nomination was in 2018, followed by another in 2019, when she won the Print category. Later, she was nominated for the Regional...
The woman pointed to a narrow footpath behind the houses in Area 7, the largest informal settlement in Lüderitz, “Here we go home,” she said. “This is where we feel most insecure,” she added. Around her, a small group of neighbours nodded. Others added their own markers to the large map spread out on the...
Media reports from journalists on the ground has since polling day on Wednesday suggested a low turnout of voters observed at polling stations. The ECN is yet to officially release final voters’ statistics and results for one to make a conclusion on the reported low voter turnout. If such reports are anything to go by,...
Auleria Wakudumo Minister of Works and Transport Veikko Nekundi officially opened the upgraded District Road 3633 which links Tsandi village to the Omugulugwombashe settlement in the Omusati region, during a ceremony yesterday. Nekundi stated that the upgraded road, constructed to low-volume seal standards is expected to improve travel safety, reduce dust, and enhance access to...
Adolf Kaure The recent rainfall experienced in some parts of the country on elections day did not hamper the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) operations in a major way. This is according to the ECN chairperson, Elsie Nghikembua, who spoke during a recent media briefing in Windhoek. Namibia received rainfall in some parts of the...
Heather Erdmann Rehoboth – For many, bicycles are merely a means of transportation, but for 33-year-old Rodrick Jansen, they are a craft, a passion, and a family legacy. The son of Asser Jantze founded Scrap Dealers in 1997. Later, the younger Jansen took over the family business officially on the May 8, 2023. Since then,...
Zebaldt Ngaruka The popular horse racing competition, the MTC Summer Cup, is set for Saturday in Okahandja. Close to 100 racehorses have shown interest in the N$200 000 worth competition that will be staged at the Okahandja turf club in the Otjozondjupa region. The event is organised by the Namibia Horse Racing Association (NHRA). Chantal...
Auleria Wakudumo The second phase of the Tsandi–Onesi–Epalela road project officially commenced on Tuesday. Omusati governor, Immanuel Shikongo officially handed over the construction site and urged the contractors to deliver the project with urgency, accountability, and quality. Shikongo emphasised that the road is a promise to the people of Omusati, a pledge that their patience...
Auleria Wakudumo Ovanyasha, ovakulunhu novakulupe ova holoka momwaalu muhapu okukufa ombinga momahoololo oukansela novaleli vedoolopa moshitukulwa shaHagwena. Ohamba yOukwanyama, Meekulu Martha Mwadinomho yaKristian Nelumbu oye umwe womovakulupe va kufwa momutumba komahoololo. Meekulu Mwadinomho okwa holola kutya molwoukulupe, iha dulu vali okulinyengaanyenga molwounghundi weedula. “Ihandi ya pondje shito, ashike nena onde ya apa opo ndi hoolole....