RUNDU – The Kavango East and West regions are recording notable development gains more than three decades after independence, but leaders say progress remains uneven and more work is needed to meet growing demands. Kavango West, Namibia’s youngest region, is gradually shedding its predominantly rural status. At the centre of this transformation is Nkurenkuru, the...
Dalene Kooper Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association (Nasria) on Wednesday handed over sponsorships worth N$134 518 to various beneficiaries. In so doing, Nasria reaffirmed its commitment to foster growth and progress in education, agriculture, health, and community empowerment initiatives. The five recipients of the sponsorship are Kids Care College (N$14 518); both International University of...
When Namibia gained independence in 1990, much of the Ohangwena Region was predominantly rural, with limited infrastructure and access to essential services. Many communities relied on gravel roads, while healthcare and education facilities were scarce. More than three decades later, regional leaders say the situation has improved significantly. Schools, clinics, roads and communication networks have...
With tensions escalating in the Middle East amid the ongoing war involving Israel, the United States of America and Iran, global oil markets have reacted sharply, with crude prices recently surpassing the US$100 per barrel mark. These and other geopolitical upheavals have created extreme market volatility and have severely disrupted global trade. This raises fresh...
Abraham Mwanyekange Since Namibia gained independence in 1990, the Oshikoto Region has recorded steady development across key sectors, improving infrastructure, education, healthcare and livelihoods. The Oshikoto Regional Council, established on 31 August 1992 under the Regional Councils Act, has played a central role in coordinating development and governance in the region. A major milestone was...
Dalene Kooper Hunting tourism operators are concerned over the lack of Black Namibians in the hunting sector, calling for more to take interest in the hunting industry. This was raised during the Namibia Tourism Board stakeholder engagement session held on Wednesday in Windhoek. The meeting aimed to engage hunting tourism operators to discuss how they...
Lahja Nashuuta As Namibia marks 36 years of independence, citizens are being urged not to take the country’s hard-won freedom for granted but instead to honour the sacrifices made by the heroes and heroines of the liberation struggle. Sioni Ikela, who was born and raised in Onaanda village in the Omusati region, recalls the difficult...
KEETMANSHOOP – History has no blank pages. One of them was written last weekend through the inauguration of the very first State dialysis centre at the Keetmanshoop District Hospital. The state-of-the-art facility, constructed at a cost of N$5 million from the N$20 million sponsored by the Social Security Commission of Namibia, will soon be supplied...
The Erongo region is regarded as the heartbeat of the country; it is home to Namibia’s most crucial economic activities. Since independence, the town has played a major role not only in the local economy but also in contributing significantly to the national coffers through mining, tourism, fishing, and emerging sectors such as oil...
Adolf Kaure The Namibia Food and Allied Workers Union (Nafau) and food manufacturing giant Bokomo reached an agreement on Wednesday to increase wages and revise working conditions for employees. Nafau deputy secretary general Willem Absalom did not hide his satisfaction, expressing appreciation to the negotiation team, union and Bokomo’s management. “While the negotiations were robust...