KATIMA MULILO – Namibia has made significant strides in controlling leprosy, but the infectious disease remains a global public health concern, health minister Kalumbi Shangula has said.He made the remarks at the belated commemoration of World Leprosy Day at the Kongola settlement in the Zambezi region last Thursday. Shangula said the ministry continues to promote...
Suzith Tjitaura KEETMANSHOOP – Farmers who lose cattle due to human-wildlife conflict will receive increased compensation of N$8 000 per animal from 1 April 2025, up from the previous N$3 000. The adjustment forms part of the Human-Wildlife Conflict Self-Reliance Scheme, aimed at supporting affected farmers, Minister of Environment, Forestry and Tourism Pohamba Shifeta said...
Zebaldt Ngaruka GOBABIS – Army chief Martin Pinehas has commended the Namibian Defence Force for their dedication and professionalism in ensuring a befitting send-off for Founding President Sam Nujoma. Nujoma died on 8 February, and was buried on 1 March at the Heroes’ Acre outside Windhoek. Nujoma was honoured with memorial services in seven regions...
Auleria Wakudumo The Opuwo Town Council has partnered the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) to build affordable houses for low-to-middle-income-earners. This is aimed at improving housing availability and living conditions in the town. The official signing of the agreement between the two entities took place last week at Ondangwa in the Oshana region. NHE chief executive...
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...
Lahja Nashuuta Namibia has set an ambitious goal to bridge the digital divide in the country’s unserved and underserved areas by providing full access to network connections by 2030. The government is also committed to enhancing its digital infrastructure and empowering marginalised citizens in an increasingly digital world. This vision is outlined in the Ministry...
Omaheke police commander, Commissioner Heinrich Tjiveze has urged station commanders in the region to coordinate efforts to cover all gaps and ensure services are not affected. He advised that they liaise with neighbouring stations in instances where their vehicle/s are not available, and that each station should be on standby to assist the other to...