ONANDJOKWE – Expectant mothers at the Onandjokwe District Hospital have expressed frustration during the rainy season. They struggle to prepare food due to a lack of proper cooking facilities. They live at Ewalanda waiting ward – as the area is known locally. It is located in the Hospital, where they cook in the open. This...
Swanu president Evalistus Kaaronda described the late Alfred Angula as a tireless advocate for workers’ rights. He said he is one of Africa’s most committed and influential trade union leaders, whose legacy will continue to inspire future generations. Angula, a prominent figure in Namibia’s trade union movement, passed away on 31 December 2024, aged 59. ...
KEETMANSHOOP – //Kharas governor Aletha Frederick has called on regional leadership to unite in unwavering collaboration and dedicate themselves as devoted servants of their communities. Frederick made this appeal in a statement shared with Nampa yesterday as part of her New Year’s message to the inhabitants of the //Kharas region. “It is imperative that we...
OMUTHIYA – A dolomite rock covering the town of Tsumeb has hindered the town’s development efforts for years, as demolishing it requires a huge budget and specialised skills. According to the Tsumeb Municipality acting CEO Frans Enkali on Monday, due to the solid rock, the municipality was unable to dig trenches to electrify Kuvukiland informal...
Lahja Nashuuta The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture plans to spend close to N$8 billion to address current hiccups facing the country’s education system over the next seven years. The ministry charter, launched at the end of last year, shows that N$7 269 247 000 will be acquired to improve the national education needs...
Aletta Shikololo Rudolf Gaiseb OKAHANDJA – Residents of Okahandja’s Ekunde and Five-Rand informal settlements on the town’s outskirts have shot down council’s assertions that it has tackled most challenges in their area. The Okahandja municipality has said it has done its best to tackle challenges in the town’s informal settlements, where residents have complained of...
Auleria Wakudumo Namibia Democratic Party (NDP) leader Martin Lukato has won the hearts of Namibians following his party’s historic win of a single seat in parliament. Recently, Namibians from all corners of the country have rallied together to raise funds to make sure the NDP president’s transition to the August House becomes a smooth one....
ONGWEDIVA– A police officer from Oshakati, Kornelius Nghitewapo (44), has been missing since 2023, with efforts to locate him proving futile. His brother Junias Nghitewapo confirmed that Kornelius was last seen on 29 December 2023 at Oshakati. Kornelius is from Omundudu village in the Ohangwena region. He was last seen at his lodging in Oshakati....
ONGWEDIVA – A total of 80 people lost their lives in road accidents since 15 November 2024, official reports have revealed. According to statistics released by the Namibian Police, as of 15 November to 5 January, a total of 472 motor vehicle accidents and 918 injuries were recorded, which consequently resulted in 80 people losing...
WINDHOEK – Executive Director in the Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS), Ben Nangombe has said Namibia is closely monitoring the outbreak of the Human Metapneumovirus (HMPV) in northern China and called on the public to remain calm. Speaking to Nampa Yesterday, Nangombe said the ministry is closely monitoring the outbreak and would at...