Over 900 learners in the Otjozondjupa region are still without classes. The region continues grappling with a shortage of classrooms and teachers for various grades. As it stands, 394 grade 1 learners, 417 grade 8 learners and 110 grade 10 learners in Grootfontein, Okahandja and Otjiwarongo are all without classes. The regional education directorate said...
Rudolf Gaiseb Telecom Namibia and the National Housing Enterprise yesterday signed an agreement to solidify their commitment to transforming Namibia’s housing landscape. This was done through a strategic partnership on the development of smart housing. This agreement outlines a comprehensive framework for collaboration on information and communication technology infrastructure, digital services and affordable housing solutions....
Water rationing in Gobabis continues unabated as dam and borehole levels remain critically low, despite the recent rainfalls experienced across the Omaheke region. Gobabis mayor Melba Tjozongoro shared that the municipality has resolved to continue with the water rationing process until the dam levels improve. Operated by the country’s water utility NamWater, the Otjivero Dam...
Namibia, through its Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation, has called for an end to violence in eastern DRC, urging the silencing of guns, citing concerns over the conflict’s potential to spread to neighbouring countries, as the March 23 (M23) group remains at the heart of the crisis. Executive director of the ministry, Penda Naanda,...
RUNDU – Two Rundu schools, Jafet Haiyambo Senior Primary School (PS) and Hompa Sofia Mundjebwe Kanyetu Junior PS, last Thursday suspended classes due to poor sanitation. The schools share ablution facilities, which are in a non-functional state. It is not clear how long learners will miss school. Jafet Haiyambo Senior PS this year has 1...
ONGWEDIVA – The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Namibia (Elcin) has dismissed six pastors after they took up employment opportunities with the Namibia Correctional Service (NCS). The said pastors allegedly circumvented standard internal procedure to secure employment, something those at Elcin’s helm did not take kindly. On the receiving end of the boot are women and...
OSHAKATI – Collecting scrap material and trading it for cash has become a common practice in many impoverished communities. In northern Namibia, the situation is no different, with many residents here flocking to dumpsites to lay their hands on scrap material. This has become a way of life for those struggling with poverty and unemployment....
Eveline de Klerk Isabel Bento SWAKOPMUND – Erongo governor Neville Andre has called for urgent interventions as water shortages in the region have reached a critical level, with the situation now threatening livelihoods. The prolonged dry spells have led to the deaths of livestock and disrupted food security. “Water scarcity remains one of our most...
Eswatini has stepped up its campaign to secure the position of African Union (AU) Commissioner for Agriculture, Rural Development, the Blue Economy and Sustainable Environment. Leading the effort is Phila Buthelezi, Minister of Labour and Social Security and Special Envoy, who met Namibia’s President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday. The President warmly received Buthelezi and the delegation,...
NKURENKURU – The structures of Simwege Primary School and several houses in Katjinakatji village were destroyed by a severe storm, which was accompanied by heavy rain on Saturday. Chief Inspector Raimbert Muronga of the Namibian Police Force confirmed the incident to Nampa on Sunday. It occurred at around 17h00 at the village in the Kavango...