SWAKOPMUND – President Nangolo Mbumba has encouraged voters to vote for Swapo presidential candidate Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, to ensure the continuation of Swapo’s long-standing leadership and governance track record. Mbumba made the call during a Swapo star rally held on Sunday at the DRC Sports Field, where he addressed thousands of supporters. He said trust in...
RUNDU – Kavango East governor Bonifatius Wakudumo last week called for the Rundu Town Council to be assisted by the line ministry to connect urban schools to the town’s sewer network. He said it is not ideal to have schools using septic tanks. Wakudumo made these remarks while visiting the Ndama Junior Primary School recently....
ETOTO – A growing crisis has left women and children having to fend for themselves after most of the purported fathers in Etoto vanished into thin air. Here, in this village of the Kunene region, the crisis of absent fathers is not a myth. It is visible to the naked eye. The shortage of contraceptives...
Republican Party of Namibia leader Henk Mudge has expressed what he terms deep concern over the state of the nation under the current administration. Speaking to the media at a briefing on Monday, he highlighted several issues facing the country, including unemployment, poverty and corruption. Mudge also used the platform to unveil 26 candidates for...
Turberculosis (TB) is one of the major public health challenges the mining sector in the southern African region faces, Ministry of Health and Social Services executive director Ben Nangombe has said. “Its impact is felt not only by the affected individuals and their families, but also by the broader community. One group at exceptionally high...
Uakutura Kambaekua OPUWO – The construction of the state-of-the-art Kunene regional police headquarters in Opuwo has resumed after a year-long hiatus, and is set for completion by November 2024. The building was originally set to be completed last year, but work was suspended in 2023 due to disputes between the government and the contractor. Construction...
ONGENGA – Swapo politburo member Pohamba Shifeta has warned voters against drinking alcohol before they go to the polling station on 27 November, as it may lead them to making mistakes. “When a person is drunk, he or she may forget to vote for the Swapo Party. Let’s not allow alcohol to confuse us against...
EPUKIRO – Preparations are underway for the Ovambanderu Centenary Commemoration scheduled for 31 October to 2 November 2024 at Epukiro Sports Ground in Omaueuozonjanda. The chosen dates will mark the significant history of the Ovambanderu people, commemorating 100 years since their migration from concentration camps to Epukiro in the Omaheke region. In 1924, the late...
Isabel Bento WALVIS BAY – Cleanergy Solutions says the much-anticipated arrival of a multi-million dollar electrolyser in December will see the official commencement of the production of green hydrogen by February next year. This was announced last Thursday by Ohlthaver & List Cleanergy Development Committee member Eike Krafft during a media tour of the plant...
KARIBIB – Small-scale miners say their existence in the mining industry is being threatened by exclusive prospecting licenses (EPLs) issued by the Ministry of Mines and Energy. Their claims are frequently rejected in favour of EPL holders, particularly large companies, which obstructs their ability to work on claims they have been mining for years. Small-scale...