Freshly out of university with an Honours Degree in Land Administration, Sakaria Namhindo made it his life’s purpose to reduce the growth of informal settlements in Okakarara and Otjiwarongo in the Otjozondjupa region.
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Omatjete dry spell nears the end
Erongo governor Andre Neville, representing minister of Urban and Rural Development Erastus Uutoni, along with acting Erongo chief regional officer Seblonica Kauari and Zeraeua Traditional chief Manase Zeraeua this week broke ground for the laying of the Ozondati-Omatjete water pipeline.
Green hydrogen set for lift-off… Cabinet approves N$10b deal
Namibia’s green hydrogen ambitions moved a step closer to fruition after Cabinet this week approved an agreement with Hyphen Hydrogen Energy.
Struggle wasn’t about gay rights – traditional leaders
President Hage Geingob has elected to remain silent on the recent Supreme Court ruling recognising same-sex marriages conducted beyond Namibia’s borders, but traditional leaders have vehemently opposed the ruling.
Fatal Congo Fever outbreak announced
The ministry of health on We d n e s d a y c o n f i rmed th e presence of Crimean-Congo Hemorrhagic Fever (CCHF) also known as Congo Fever in the country after a male patient died on Thursday last week.
Geingob preaches African unity for prosperity
President Hage Geingob, in his commemorative message on the occasion of the 60th Africa Day, at Parliament Garden yesterday called for a peaceful, integrated, and prosperous Africa driven by its citizens.
Ongwediva, Okakarara partner for development
The Ongwediva Town Council has signed a partnership and cooperation agreement with Okakarara Town Council.
End in sight for treason accused
Light is shining at the end of a very long tunnel for the seven remaining treason accused after Windhoek High Court acting judge Petrus Unengu set the date for the submission of arguments on the verdict on Wednesday.
Nine more traditional authorities seek recognition
The chairperson of the Council of Traditional Leaders Immanuel /Gaseb has handed over nine applications for recognition to President Hage Geingob for his approval.
Inmate victorious in erection suit
The Windhoek High Court has ordered the safety and security ministry to pay an inmate N$50 000 for an assault that left him unable to get an erection. The assault took place at the Mariental Correctional Facility in May 2021.