NKURENKURU – Swapo central committee member, Pohamba Shifeta, has urged residents of Bunya village to stand firm behind Swapo and ensure they “don’t slap history as what is happening in other countries”. Speaking at a rally held at Bunya in Kavango West on Saturday, Shifeta said people must go house to house to educate each...
The Economic Policy Research Association (EPRA) has expressed dismay with the Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) for the omission of domestic unemployment figures from the latest census results. In a statement issued yesterday, the EPRA stated that since 2018, the NSA has failed to conduct a labour force survey, leaving a significant gap in the understanding...
KATIMA MULILO – The ministry of environment has put down a hippo which caused havoc among the community of Musanga near Katima Mulilo. The control warden in the ministry of environment in Zambezi region, Leeverty Muyoba, confirmed the incident yesterday. He said the ministry received a call from the affectedvillagers about a hippo which has...
EENHANA – In an effort to address food security in the country, the Food and Agriculture Organisation (FAO) handed over a nursery to residents of Eenhana on Friday. Officially handing over the nursery, FAO Representative in Namibia, Dr Qingyun Diao said through this initiative, FAO is promoting better nutrition by increasing access to locally-produced, nutritious...
The Türkiye government, through the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA), has refurbished workshops at the Pionier Boys School, equipping it with state-of-the-art machinery to expose pupils toto the various crafts. Türkiye ambassador to Namibia Feral Çekerek Oruçkaptan said the school has played an important role in preparing pupils for a future they can shape...
WINDHOEK – Former First Lady of Namibia and Sustainable Development Goals (SDG) advocate Monica Geingos applauded Brazil’s leadership on being central in making sure that tackling inequality has been taken up by the G20. This was stated in a press release issued by the UNAIDS press centre on Friday, highlighting new commitments made by the...
In recent years, the political landscape of Southern Africa has undergone a profound transformation, marked by the decline of long-standing liberational movements and the rise of opposition parties. This shift is emblematic of a broader trend towards democratisation and political pluralism across the region. Countries like South Africa, Zambia and Botswana are at the forefront...
LÜDERITZ – The mayor of Lüderitz, Phil Balhao, on Friday commended the Wesco Group saying it was contributing to healthier ecosystems and a sustainable future, particularly for the fishing industry where preserving marine resources is vital. Speaking at the inauguration of the Wesco Group’s depot expansion, he said with the expanded depot, Lüderitz is poised...
A National Unity Democratic Organisation breakaway faction led by Barry Rukoro last week issued a rallying call for Namibians to unite for a better future. Joined by Swanu president Evalistus Kaaronda at a coalition rally held in Gam in the Otjozondjupa region, he emphasised the painful history as many Namibians still carry the legacy of land...
Four children died and 188 people have been admitted to medical facilities in the Hardap region due to malnutrition. These admissions include 109 cases of malnutrition recorded in Rehoboth, 62 in Mariental and 17 in Aranos between January and August 2024. The scary statistics were highlighted in a recent disaster risk management report for the...