SWAKOPMUND – The Democratic Resettlement Community (DRC), a township in Swakopmund, which is home to over 40 000 residents, has long faced challenges with criminal activities, leaving residents in constant fear for years. However, thanks to a generous donation from Rössing Uranium, the community now has access to police services, after the mining company constructed...
KATIMA MULILO – Health Minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula on Friday commissioned a purpose-built medical boat aimed at bridging the gap in healthcare access for communities in flood-prone areas in Zambezi region. “We gathered here today for a very special occasion to witness the commissioning of a purpose-built boat, designed to facilitate the transportation of health...
Rudolf Gaiseb Gaos Julianne Gawa!nas of the /Khomanin Traditional Authority says she is having sleepless nights over the land issues her community is facing. She says the 8 000 hectares of communal land from the combination of two farms the government handed over to them is not enough to accommodate them all. The Agriculture, Water...
OPUWO – The minister of gender equality, Doreen Sioka, says the government has demonstrated political will to address gender inequality and equity at all levels by enacting several legal instruments on gender equality and women empowerment in the country. “This commitment started with our late Founding Father of the Nation and Founding President Sam Nujoma,...
WALVIS BAY – The Namibian Police in the Erongo region received a significant boost in their crime prevention efforts on Wednesday when Langer Heinrich Uranium donated a vehicle, 20 bicycles, five computers and a printer valued at N$442 000. The donation is expected to enhance crime prevention and awareness efforts within the coastal towns. Langer...
WALVIS BAY -The Dr Hifikepunye Pohamba Freeway, also known as MR 44, was officially opened on Friday. The new 42-kilometre dual carriageway connects Walvis Bay and Swakopmund, easing traffic congestion and improving road safety. This dual carriageway forms part of the Trans-Kalahari, Trans-Kunene and Trans-Zambezi highway road network as it connects the coastal towns to...
Germany’s development aid and other preferential loans to Namibia over the past 35 years have crossed the N$32 billion mark, official figures provided by the two governments show. However, the Okandjoze Chiefs’ Assembly (OCA) has cautioned Namibians against allowing the former colonial master’s generosity to derail their pursuit for restorative justice in the ongoing genocide...
The Office of the Prime Minister has authorised the health ministry to add 11 438 new posts to its workforce, a move that is expected to greatly improve the ministry’s ability to fill important roles and improve service delivery. Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said to address staffing shortages and improve the quality of care,...
Iuze Mukube After nearly two months of widespread speculation, Namib Desert Diamonds (Namdia) has given an update on ongoing investigations related to the recent brazen armed robbery at its Windhoek premises in January. In a press statement released yesterday, the company said so far, diamonds valued at N$40.6 million have been recovered out of a...
WALVIS BAY – Namibia has reached a significant milestone in advancing its power generation capacity. President Nangolo Mbumbo on Wednesday inaugurated Nampower’s long-awaited Anixas II Power Station in Walvis Bay. The 54MW dual-fuel power station is designed to enhance the country’s electricity security. It can run on natural gas. Speaking at the official inauguration, Mbumba...