Although the government has established decentralisation programmes to bring development and services closer to the grassroots levels, the marginalised communities within the Bwabwata National Park feel little has been done for them in terms of development and provision of services.
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Zambezi health provision improves …as Katima hospital transitions to intermediate status
The health status of Namibia has improved steadily since independence, and the government further seeks to improve the country’s health services.
Zambezi celebrates independence in style…Mbumba inspired by massive crowd
Despite the scorching heat, thousands of Namibians and Zambezi residents turned up to celebrate Namibia’s 34th Independence Day anniversary held yesterday in Katima Mulilo.
Nantu urges teachers to stop corporal punishment
The Namibian National Teacher’s Union secretary general, Loide Shaanika is concerned about the rising cases and reports of corporal punishment in schools.
Naute workers live in deplorable conditions
Keetmanshoop Rural councillor, Willem Labuschagne has raised concern over the living conditions of Namibia Industrial Development Agency’s employees at the Naute irrigation project.
Agriculture ministry to strengthen food systems
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform is planning on implementing a project that is aimed at strengthening Namibian food systems to recover from emergencies and disease-related shocks.
Trans-Zambezi among Africa’s safest corridors
The Trans-Zambezi Highway officially known as the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Development Corridor (WBNLDC) is without a doubt one of the safest corridors in Africa, as it eliminates the necessity for police escorts to accompany trucks moving valuable cargo along the corridor.
Over 500 child abuse cases reported in Oshikoto
A total of 557 cases of child abuse have been reported in the Oshikoto region between 1 January to 18 March 2024.
No sports on Katutura and Khomasdal fields… infrastructure is Namibia’s Achilles heel
The Katutura Multi-purpose Youth Centre and the field behind the Khomasdal Stadium, designated for football matches and track and field events, are currently occupied by homeless people.
Namibia aims for strong finish at African Games
Namibia will be hoping to secure more medals at the 13th African Games before the games comes to an end this weekend.