KEETMANSHOOP – The CEO and executives at Keetmanshoop Municipality this week adopted a performance management system (PMS) to cement their commitment to the delivery of quality services to residents. In her speech, town mayor Annelize Knaus said the day marks the signing of the agreements to enforce the implementation of the entity’s five-year strategic plan...
Northern-based businessman Joshua Haimbodi has expressed gratitude to Founding President Sam Nujoma for his efforts in driving economic transformation and black empowerment, which strengthened Namibia’s business community. Speaking to Nampa on Wednesday, he credited Nujoma’s Vision 2030 initiative for laying the foundation for major development projects, including the Tsumeb-Oshikango railway. “He worked tirelessly to abolish...
One of Namibia’s evergreen veteran journalists Menesia Muinjo, who covered late founding president Sam Nujoma’s presidency for over 14 years, has described the departed statesman’s professionalism, transparency, consistency and firmness as some of the factors that positively impacted local journalism. With that assignment came new and testing responsibilities. She and other journalists of that era...
Charmaine Boois MARIENTAL – Memories of oppression and the struggle for freedom remain vivid for many residents of Hardap region, and Namibia at large. With the passing of Founding Father Sam Nujoma, many recall how his leadership ignited a flame of hope during those dark days. Rehoboth Urban West councillor Herald Kambrude and elders Miriam...
Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr Kalumbi Shangula, has commended Founding President Sam Nujoma for his transformative contributions to Namibia’s healthcare system since independence. Speaking at the memorial service in Nujoma’s honour on Tuesday, he highlighted Nujoma’s introduction of the Primary Healthcare Policy, which laid the foundation for Universal Health Coverage. He emphasised that...
Orthopaedic surgeon Dr Tufikifa Nakale said the medical world has embraced technological advancements, and Namibia needs to be proactive in performing frequent minimally-invasive surgeries so that patients can recover quickly. He said the German government’s donation of equipment makes a great difference, making his work more efficient, and adding great value to the healthcare sector....
Mental health advocate Elago Nantana stated that Namibia has witnessed an alarming increase in suicides. He said these figures can be minimised, as suicide is preventable with the right support and resources. Nantana added that suicide is a global health concern, with profound social and personal impacts. By understanding the issue and taking action, lives...
A contentious debate is set to unfold in the National Assembly following a bold motion by Landless People’s Movement (LPM) parliamentarian Utaara Mootu. It calls for the expropriation of land from foreign absentee landlords without compensation. Mootu’s motion challenges the principles of property rights protected under Article 16 of the Namibian Constitution, which guarantees people...
OTJONGOMBE – The Ovitoto garment factory, situated in Otjongombe village within the Omatako constituency, remains dormant and unoperational, some 10 years after it was constructed. The garment factory, which is under the auspices of the Namibia Industrial Development Agency (Nida), was inaugurated around 2015 and served as a beacon of hope for hundreds of young...
Victoria Immanuel Auleria Wakudumo ONGWEDIVA– Floods have severely affected the Omusati region, cutting off schools, clinics, businesses and other essential services. TheOutapiand Anamulenge constituencies are the most-affected. Omusati governor Erginus Endjala said authorities are closely monitoring the situation. “The government has put in place disaster risk management teams to assess the situation and take possible...