Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – The Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West region successfully harvested 300 tonnes of potatoes in January this year, farm manager Maxwell Nghidinwa said. “We received our potato seeds from South Africa, and are busy treating them. We want to start planting the second cycle of about 10 to 13 hectares...
Lahja Nashuuta Auleria Wakudumo Private individuals, State-owned enterprises, government institutions and local authorities have been asked to honour their financial commitments to the Namibia Water Corporation. NamWater is owed a cumulative N$2.4 billion, of which N$889 million is from accounts owed by local authorities. The entity is not considering writing off any debt. Speaking to...
ONGWEDIVA – The number of learners who fell pregnant last year in the Ohangwena region dropped to 681, compared to the previous three years, all to the credit of Life Skills teachers. The region has notoriously gained popularity for high pregnancies among teenagers, particularly those of school-going age. The latest figures were revealed by Ohangwena...
OSHAKATI – Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said the gift of vision is one of the most essential aspects of human health and well-being. This is because the ability to see influences every sphere of life, from education and employment to social interactions and economic opportunities. He was speaking during the inauguration of a new...
“I don’t shy away from responsibility or pressure. I always try and do my best, and I don’t cut corners. I am a straightforward person,” are the words of interim head coach of African Stars, Benedictus ‘Bennie’ Haoseb. He is on the verge of making history as his team storms into the MTC Maris Cup...
Namibia’s senior men’s cricket team, Eagles, will be looking to bounce back this week when they face the Netherlands on Thursday and Canada on Saturday in the International Cricket Council Men’s Cricket World Cup League. The team suffered a tough outing last week, losing to the Netherlands by 53 runs on Friday before narrowly falling...
In less than a fortnight, both Namibia and the ruling Swapo Party will have a female captain – Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah. This will effectively consolidate both party and State power into the hands of Nandi-Ndaitwah, who is affectionately known by the moniker ‘NNN’ among Swapo supporters. Vice President Nandi-Ndaitwah will be sworn in as President –...
ENGELA – Respected agriculturalist and community leader Jacob ‘Omulaule’ Hamutenya was laid to rest at the Engela cemetery in the Ohangwena region on Saturday. The funeral drew a significant number of mourners, reflecting the profound impact he had on his community and the nation at large. Mourners described his passing as having left a deep...
Outgoing leader of the official opposition in parliament and Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) president McHenry Venaani said those writing his party off are in for a rude awakening. “It has become a trend in our country that every 10 years, there is a new official opposition (in Parliament),” Venaani said, referencing the years when DTA...
Former first lady Monica Geingos says achieving gender equality requires adequate political representation of women in key leadership positions. Geingos’ advice to women is that “no one is coming to save” them, adding that progress in gender equity is fragile, as “we can hear and feel the pushback.” “Our past is intertwined, and the fight...