OSHAKATI – Health minister Dr Kalumbi Shangula said the gift of vision is one of the most essential aspects of human health and well-being. This is because the ability to see influences every sphere of life, from education and employment to social interactions and economic opportunities. He was speaking during the inauguration of a new...
Auleria Wakudumo ONDANGWA – Urban and Rural Development executive director Nghidinua Daniel last week handed over 64 houses that were constructed by the National Housing Enterprise (NHE) at Ondangwa’s Extension 25. During the event, he said the exorbitant cost of housing has made owning one a pipedream for many in the middle- and low-income brackets. ...
ONYAANYA – Director of the Oshikoto Regional Directorate of Education, Arts and Culture Aletta Eises said the region was rated number one nationally in grade 11 last year, despite facing significant infrastructural challenges. Speaking at the regional performance enhancement awards ceremony at Uukule Secondary School on Friday, she acknowledged the region’s struggles, including a lack...
OSHAKATI – Illegal electricity connections and meter tampering remain a significant concern for the Northern Electricity Distributor (Nored), particularly in informal settlements. This was revealed by Nored spokesperson Simon Lukas in an interview on the recently-concluded Token Identifier (TID) project. He revealed that 520 electricity meter boxes out of over 140 000 were found to...
KEETMANSHOOP – Fisheries minister Derek Klazen says the annual crayfish festival serves as a catalyst, boosting the socio-economic development of the hosting harbour town, Lüderitz. The remarks were read on his behalf at the launch of the 18th edition of the Crayfish Festival. “The primary objective of the festival is to, with the support of...
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 –...