Author: Staff Reporter (Staff Reporter )

It is that time of the year when many Namibians decide to travel the world for their annual holidays – and as a result, many have to pass through the busiest airport on the continent, OR Tambo International Airport in Johannesburg. 

It is common knowledge that land is the principal asset in the rural economy, hence landlessness is strongly correlated with poverty, coupled with a lack of access to other socio-economic amenities in rural Namibia. 

The catastrophic effects of climate change are being felt across the globe, including by close to 43 million people from Africa. All sectors have been affected; from health to tourism, agriculture and education. 

The Church Alliance for Orphans, in collaboration with the Roger Federer Foundation (RFF), recently hosted school readiness training for principals, heads of department and edu-carers of primary schools and early childhood development centres in the //Kharas region.

A failed murder-suicide attempt has resulted in a minor girl being placed in the care of an aunt in Walvis Bay.

Talks that the Independent Patriot for Change (IPC) is planning to replace Walvis Bay mayor Trevino Forbes with deputy Saara Mutondoka were dismissed as a conspiracy theory to cause a rift among IPC members.

Conrad Lutombi, who was the front runner in the protracted recruitment process for the City of Windhoek’s CEO position, finally received the offer from council on Friday.

The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has advised local and regional authorities to positively contribute to the recently-launched pilot phase of the Namibia Housing Information System, which will be piloted in all local authorities and regional councils across the country for one year. 

The Erongo region as a brand can have a large impact on its gross domestic product and economic growth. However, the inhabitants of the region should realise and capitalise on the region’s potential and opportunities. 

The Kavango West Police commander, Julia Sakuwa-Neo, has cautioned the public to desist from buying stolen items from thieves.