Namibian students studying in Ukraine have expressed dismay and are calling on the government to evacuate them or communicate with Poland to allow them to seek refuge there. Ukraine hosts about 100 Namibians, including 92 students spread out across the country.
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Windhoek water pipeline fixed
The damage that occurred on the NamWater pipeline between Windhoek and Okahandja last week, affecting the water flow to certain areas in Windhoek, has finally been fixed.
New date for squatter law challenge
The High Court has allocated a date for it to hear the legal challenge of the Squatters Proclamation Act of 1985.
Marble miners struggle to shine
Some of the players in the dimension stone (marble) mining industry say they do not have the expertise, enough skilled human capital, or financial backing to add value and produce finished products as required by the government.
Namibia to reach herd immunity in three years
Ministry of health executive director Ben Nangombe has said if Namibia’s Covid-19 vaccination uptake continues at the current slow pace, it will take the country at least three years to reach herd immunity.
Churches urged to train mental wellness coaches
Discussions around mental health can essentially be unfavourable if not done appropriately and as mental health issues continue to deeply affect societies, the role of churches has been questioned on the matter.
Circle of Hope breaks stigma against children with autism
After volunteering and providing assistance to people living with disabilities in her community in Swakopmund for most of her life, Vicky Joel (29) is providing hope to parents and learners with autism in the northern regions through her school Circle of Hope in Ongwediva.
Omusati in need of flood victim receptive centres
The regional leadership expressed concern over the lack of receptive centres for flood victims who find themselves homeless due to heavy seasonal flooding in Omusati.
Farmworker’s post-mortem indicates no foul play
The autopsy report of farmworker Edmund Mutete has ruled out the possibility that his death was murder, culpable homicide or assault.
Govt chips in at Otjerunda hostel
Education authorities recently approved plans to subsidise the Otjerunda Combined School’s community hostel, situated 25km outside Opuwo in the Kunene region. This came after pictures of children sleeping on metal bed bases went viral on social media platforms.









