Mulisa Simiyasa RIETFONTEIN – China’s ambassador to Namibia Zhao Weiping yesterday paid a courtesy visit to the National Youth Service (NYS) centre at Rietfontein, situated outside Grootfontein in the Otjozondjupa region. NYS public relations officer Belinda Hamburee in a media statement said Zhao had extensive discussions with NYS Commissioner Felix Musukubili.Their discussions revolved around the...
Rudolf Gaiseb Works and Transport minister Veikko Nekundi has reaffirmed the task of shaping the infrastructure and transport networks that drive economic growth and social progress. In the general staff meeting on Monday, he urged strengthening the operational capacity of the ministry for timely and effective delivery of services. He said the management of Government...
SWAKOPMUND – Despite challenges, Swakopmund remains committed to providing affordable housing and land for its residents. The town has a housing backlog of approximately 20 000 units, but efforts are underway to address the demand, including a new land servicing project in the Wagdaar area. The project is valued at N$38 million. Linda Mupupa, spokesperson...
Rudolf Gaiseb The Independent Midwives Association of Namibia (IMANA) on Tuesday donated 18 MamaNatalie birthing simulators to the International University of Management (IUM). The equipment is valued at N$1.6 million. This was accompanied by learning materials from Helping Mothers Survive, sufficient for students to conduct multiple training sessions. The initiative is part of a global...
HENTIES BAY – Residents of the Omdel informal settlement in Henties Bay and surrounding communities will no longer need to travel long distances to access municipal services, following the inauguration of a satellite office in Omdel. The municipality’s satellite office is part of the town’s efforts to enhance service delivery and accessibility for residents. During...
OUTJO – Dr Adelinu Celestinus, a medical doctor at the Windhoek Central Hospital mental health care unit, has cautioned against the stigmatisation of mental illness. He was speaking at a mental health and suicide prevention awareness campaign in Outjo on Monday. The event was themed ‘Changing the Narrative on Suicide’. Celestinus spoke about mental illness...
Zebaldt Ngaruka EPUKIRO – Following the commencement of the removal of illegal fences in the Otjinene constituency’s Ondorozu village in Omaheke region, the chairperson of the Omaheke Communal Land board Elias Tutu Muundjua advises communities to cooperate with relevant authorities on the ground during the exercise. The then-Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR)...
Namibia will soon clear the status of about 10 countries which were previously placed on thelist of countries whose citizens required visas to enter Namibia. Government recently declared that Namibia will roll out similar visa requirements on citizens from countries that subject Namibians to stringent visa requirements before allowing entry into such countries. A total...
WALVIS BAY – A trip to an international ocean conference has become a bone of contention among Walvis Bay councillors, with some calling it a waste of resources, while others insist it is a crucial opportunity for learning and exposure. Walvis Bay councillors could not reach consensus over a scheduled trip to attend the 3rd...
RUNDU – The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) has responded to the resignation of six founding members from its Kavango East branch, with spokesperson Imms Nashinge saying they exercised their democratic right. Nashinge, who is also a Member of Parliament, made the statement in an interview yesterday, following the announcement of the resignations of Patrick...