Despite millions being poured into Namibia’s agro-processing development projects, little progress has been made. Findings from the latest follow-up visits by the National Council’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts paint a troubling picture, with many projects still non-operational. The committee identified these issues during oversight visits conducted last week to assess projects in the //Kharas,...
MALTAHÖHE – The dust has refused to settle in the Hardap region, where traditional authorities and factions are on a warpath over a concession pact. A community in the region has expressed mixed feelings over the recent concession awarded for the Farm Arbeit campsite. It includes a related shuttle service to operate in the protected...
ONDERAJAHOROA – The N//anaca, resettled in 2015 at Onderajahoroa village some 30km from the Gam settlement, have reported a devastating loss of over 127 cattle which have mysteriously vanished into thin air. Headman //Ao Cwi said the community initially received 90 cows and three bulls from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in 2017....
A pressure group of Okahandja, Gobabis and Windhoek residents led by activist Shaun Gariseb has demanded the appointment of special investigators within the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to expedite the finalisation of pending cases. “We demand that special investigators are appointed in accordance with Article 14 of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act of 2003 with immediate effect...
The 23rd edition of the Nedbank Namibian Newspaper Cup was officially launched yesterday by sport minister Agnes Tjongarero at the Nedbank Windhoek campus. This year’s tournament will once again take place in Outjo, Kunene region, from 18 to 21 April. It marks the second time the town will host the prestigious event. The competition will...
The match between defending league champions African Stars and Otjiwarongo-based outfit Mighty Gunners promises to be the standout clash in the quarterfinals of the MTC Maris Cup. The draw for the last eight was conducted on Sunday after the final match of the last-16 was played at the Hage Geingob Stadium. The results revealed some...
KONGOLA – Mbomande Village in the Kongola constituency of the Zambezi region is facing a major agricultural crisis as the fall armyworm ravages crops on farms. Among the affected farmers is Shebo Glenn, a 40-year-old secondary school teacher-turned-commercial farmer, who invested nearly N$60 000 into his farming venture. Glenn, who transitioned to farming by using...
ONGWEDIVA – A total of 23 people died of malaria since October last year, while some 4 356 cases were recorded in the Ohangwena, Omusati, Oshikoto and Oshana regions since October 2024. Dr Odon Nkongolo, the chief medical officer in Ohangwena, said the cumulative malaria cases in the region reached 3 055, with 1 462 cases...
Government, through the Ministry of Basic Education, Arts and Culture, has injected more than N$10 billion into capital projects in the education sector over the last 10 years. The funds, which total N$10 107 312 000, were used to build schools, refurbish dilapidated structures, and other infrastructure projects. Several other projects are expected to be...
Iuze Mukube Government wants to be given the choice to ensure the gradual removal of the Veterinary Cordon Fence (VFC) as opposed to Job Amupanda’s plea for its immediate removal. Herman Steyn, the government’s attorney, said the State is committed to implementing measures that will improve the lives of those north of the red line...