Sawi Hausiku RUNDU – The Sikondo Green Scheme in the Kavango West region successfully harvested 300 tonnes of potatoes in January this year, farm manager Maxwell Nghidinwa said. “We received our potato seeds from South Africa, and are busy treating them. We want to start planting the second cycle of about 10 to 13 hectares...
Lahja Nashuuta Auleria Wakudumo Private individuals, State-owned enterprises, government institutions and local authorities have been asked to honour their financial commitments to the Namibia Water Corporation. NamWater is owed a cumulative N$2.4 billion, of which N$889 million is from accounts owed by local authorities. The entity is not considering writing off any debt. Speaking to...
ONGWEDIVA – The number of learners who fell pregnant last year in the Ohangwena region dropped to 681, compared to the previous three years, all to the credit of Life Skills teachers. The region has notoriously gained popularity for high pregnancies among teenagers, particularly those of school-going age. The latest figures were revealed by Ohangwena...
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...