TSES – Transport minister John Mutorwa said apart from transporting goods and services, roads are a link between people to share their traditions and cultures in Namibia. He said this while inaugurating the recently- rehabilitated TR1/3 section of the B1 road stretching between Tses (//Kharas region) and the Gochas intersection (Hardap region) earlier this week. ...
KEETMANSHOOP -Thirty reed houses burnt down to ashes last weekend at Farm Komsberg in the Ariamsvlei district. Karasburg East constituency councillor Anseline Beukes said it is alleged that a bypasser unintentionally dropped a cigarette bud at an unoccupied shack where the fire started. “Apart from furniture, clothing and food, national documents like IDs, birth certificates...
Auleria Wakudumo Oshikuku Town Council hosted a gala dinner over the weekend to raise funds for the upcoming Oshikuku Annual Trade Fair. The expo is scheduled for 26 October 2024 at the Young Star sports field. Oshikuku mayor Julia Endjambi during the gala dinner said the trade fair is a platform to market the town...
Auleria Wakudumo A 36-year-old foster mother caring for orphans and vulnerable children in Ondiihaluka village in the Ohangwena region is seeking public support to build a dedicated orphanage for the children. The destitute children are currently living with her in her home. Glemina Ndeshipanda Mwatukange siad she initiated the idea of establishing an orphanage, aplace that...
A community with good leadership thrives, while a community with failed leadership is surrounded by challenges. We often talk about solving problems, but never think of their root causes. As we try to resolve one issue, another arises, revealing that we have not fully understood the root cause of these problems. Similarly, you can only...
The 2025 World Maritime Day theme reflects the central role of shipping and that of the International Maritime Organisation (IMO) in ocean protection and management of marine resources. ‘Our Ocean, Our Obligation, Our Opportunity’ has been selected as the theme for 2025, which will culminate in the celebration of the day on 25 September 2025. ...
Maggy Thomas Liberation struggle icon and war veteran Philemon Nepaya has called on the government to ensure that all People’s Liberation Army Namibiafighters (Plan)who perished during the liberation struggle are given dignified burials. Many Plan combatants who died in combat are buried in graves scattered around the country, or elsewhere. “These people have sacrificed their...
ICT minister Emma Theofelus has said that with the rolling out of 5G, and a three millionmark in a country that is less densely populated, the aim is to bring various services closer to the people. In March, Namibia, with Huawei, conducted its first 5G trial. As 5G and 5G-Advanced work their way into the...
Charles Ndeumane ONGEWEDIVA – While most Namibians only know Marula fruits for producing juice and traditional cooking oil (odjove), Ongwediva resident Nangula Mwanyangapo has found a creative way to produce jam, adding value to the fruits. She said she realised that many Namibians love Marula products, and she wanted to add value to them, which...
Paulina Ndalikokule NKURENKURU – A 44-year-old woman who has ventured into the transport industry as a taxi driver at Nkurenkuru, has encouraged women to overcome their fears and take up any opportunity to make a living. Marion van Wyk said she has always had a passion for the transport business. Her burning desire, she recalls,...