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...
Community activists have handed over a petition to the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC), demanding urgent action on their long-standing complaints about corruption, mismanagement and fraudulent practices tied to Red Force Debt Management CC. The protestors are from the Katutura Residents Committee, Okahandja Concerned Group and Gobabis Right to Shelter Foundation.The protest, held outside the ACC headquarters...
Despite millions being poured into Namibia’s agro-processing development projects, little progress has been made. Findings from the latest follow-up visits by the National Council’s Standing Committee on Public Accounts paint a troubling picture, with many projects still non-operational. The committee identified these issues during oversight visits conducted last week to assess projects in the //Kharas,...
MALTAHÖHE – The dust has refused to settle in the Hardap region, where traditional authorities and factions are on a warpath over a concession pact. A community in the region has expressed mixed feelings over the recent concession awarded for the Farm Arbeit campsite. It includes a related shuttle service to operate in the protected...
ONDERAJAHOROA – The N//anaca, resettled in 2015 at Onderajahoroa village some 30km from the Gam settlement, have reported a devastating loss of over 127 cattle which have mysteriously vanished into thin air. Headman //Ao Cwi said the community initially received 90 cows and three bulls from the Office of the Prime Minister (OPM) in 2017....
A pressure group of Okahandja, Gobabis and Windhoek residents led by activist Shaun Gariseb has demanded the appointment of special investigators within the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) to expedite the finalisation of pending cases. “We demand that special investigators are appointed in accordance with Article 14 of the Anti-Corruption Commission Act of 2003 with immediate effect...
OMUTHIYA – Oshikoto governor Penda Ya Ndakolo has called on councillors in his region to cooperate with communities and traditional leaders for the benefit of the region’s inhabitants. He made this call during the swearing-in ceremony of newly-elected regional councillor of the Guinas constituency Moses Khumub in Omuthiya yesterday. He stressed that leaders should strive...
Constructed for N$4 million, the Okongo Community Library has opened its doors, offering educational resources, internet access and research facilities. It will promote literacy and lifelong learning. The library initially operated from a community-owner structure under an agreement between the education ministry and the Okongo community. The library is situated in the centre of the Okongo settlement behind Build It...