EVERETT (United States) – In a mammoth factory that a Boeing manager calls the largest “on the planet” by volume, the aviation company is assembling the world’s biggest double-engine aircraft: the 777X. The Seattle-area plant is filled with several of the flying behemoths at various stages of production, with the snow-capped mountains of Washington state...
Iuze Mukube Under the ‘Back to School Programme’, the Katutura Central constituency office handed over school uniforms to 50 vulnerable and destitute pupils from all five schools in the constituency. The event was held at the Katutura Community Hall last Wednesday. The 10 learners each were selected from five schools – Moses Van Del Byl,...
Sylvia Hashondali At least six members of indigenous minority groups formed part of the sixth Session of the Children’s Parliament. This was revealed by deputy minister of marginalised communities, Royal |Ui|o|oo on Thursday during his address to the Children’s Parliament on empowering the voices of marginalised communities in shaping Namibia’s future. ||Ui|o|oo mentioned the need...
Paulina Ndalikokule ONGWEDIVA – With just 10 days to go before the Electoral Commission of Namibia wrapsup the general registration of voters, high school learner Ottlie Sheelongo who just turned 18, is nervous. She cannot wait to exercise her democratic right for the first time. Sheelongo wants to elect a president who takes change seriously...
Isai Sipunga Following recent reports concerning the future of residents housed at the Katutura Sports Complex, the Ministry of Sport, Youth and National Service has issued a comprehensive response aimed at addressing the community’s concerns. In particular, the ministry is collaborating with stakeholders to guarantee that, even in the event of eviction, the group will...
Lahja Nashuuta With under 10 days to go before the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) winds up its general voters’ registration exercise, its latest statistics are a cause for consternation to the commission and the public alike. A week ago, the ECN reported that 989 367 eligible Namibians had registered as voters inside the country...
OSHAKATI – The Oshakati Town Council has embarked on a comprehensive development plan to build affordable municipal flats. Town spokesperson Katarina Kamari told Nampa last Thursday that they are constructing 16 flats for low-income earners and people who are new in town in search of work. The project commenced in Oshakati West on 30 June...
TSUMEB – The Namibian Police Force (NamPol) in Oshikoto have reported the death of a 40-year-old man who allegedly committed suicide after mourning the death of his girlfriend, who had also allegedly committed suicide. According to the region’s crime investigations coordinator, Deputy Commissioner Titus Ekandjo, the incident occurred on Thursday around 04h00 at Omunyekadhi village...
Isabel Bento KARIBIB – “She was a very quiet and soft-spoken person with a smile on her face at all times, and rarely expressed anger. This is why what happened to her is most painful to me.” This is how Loide ǂNauses described her younger sister, 23-year-old Josephine ǂNauses, who was recently killed in a...
Isabel Bento OMARURU – Some residents of Omaruru have criticised the council’s decision to install smart prepaid water meters, noting that they cause more harm than good. The residents stated that the council has not properly explained to them how the new meters work, while others feel they are being robbed of their hard-earned money....