A 52-year-old resident of Otjiwarongo, Petrus Kavari has persevered against all odds and is currently operating a thriving venture by harvesting grass to create bundles for animal feed. With five school-going children to support, Kavari sells each bundle of grass for N$50, thereby ensuring a steady income to sustain himself and his family.
Rössing’s new miner will employ 95% Namibians
Beifang Mining, the new mining contractor for the Rössing Uranium Mine, has promised to employ 95% Namibian workers when it takes over the operations of the mine in 2026.
Shell makes fourth oil discovery offshore Namibia
The global supermajor, Shell, has reportedly made its fourth successive discovery more than 270km off the coast in Namibia’s Orange basin.
What effect does honey have on human health?
Honey, a natural product made by honey bees (Apis mellifera), is a nutritious, healthful food component with a widely diverse composition that depends on the botanic or geographic location.
Erongo Red power price hike takes effect
Residents in the Erongo region will have to pay more for electricity, as Erongo Red, the electricity distributor, announced an increase of 8.97% in electricity prices.
Uutoni hands over 33 houses at Tsandi
Urban and Rural Development minister, Erastus Uutoni on Monday officially handed over 33 houses constructed by the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) at Tsandi in the Omusati region.
‘Mentally ill’ grandfather killer confesses
A seemingly confused alleged mentally-impaired man, who stands accused of killing his 82-year-old grandfather by hacking him with a panga several times, has confessed to the crime.
PM hunts education inspectors over legal fees
Prime Minister Saara Kugongelwa-Amadhila is demanding payment for wasted legal fees from 47 education inspectors, who were suing the government over transport and housing allowances.
N$300m in grants for Erongo’s vulnerable
The government, through the gender ministry, has allocated over N$300 million for grants to be to be paid to pensioners, people living with disabilities, orphans, and vulnerable children.
Mushelenga: Govt committed to media freedom
Information minister Peya Mushelenga told editors, as purveyors of news and custodians of truth, who verify and maintain high ethical standards, that the public relies on the media to present facts accurately.









