Auleria Wakudumo ONIIPA – Deputy agriculture minister Ruthy Masake has urged young Namibians to move beyond traditional farming practices and embrace modern, value-driven agriculture as a pathway to sustainable livelihoods and economic growth. Speaking during the agri-youth engagement held at Oniipa recently, Masake said the future of agriculture, fisheries, water security and land reform rests...
ONGWEDIVA – More than 500 school-going learners in Oshana region are expected to benefit from a free eye-screening campaign at the Oshakati Intermediate Hospital Eye Clinic. The learners diagnosed with refractive vision problems will receive eyeglasses at no cost. The campaign, which started on 19 January ended last Thursday. The campaign was organised by the...
Every morning, Hilia Hilia Ndeapo Shifidi hears her daughter’s tiny voice before dawn: “I want to go to school.” Katongo Godswill Shinyemba, affectionately called Hallo or Tongos, is a bright, joyful child confined to a wheelchair that barely works. Her longing to learn, play and explore collides with the harsh reality of a world not...
Auleria Wakudumo In Ekamba B village in the Oshikoto region, a small commercial farmer is proving that determination and hard work can turn a small garden into a source of nourishment for the entire town. Penda II Nantinda, the mind behind Pronego Green Farm, has proven that a small garden, guided by hard work and...
SWAKOPMUND – Erongo’s poor performance during the 2025 academic year came under fire this week after the region recorded an overall 33.7% pass rate. This is below the national average. The region is ranked amongst the bottom five out of 14 regions. Erongo Region Governor Natalia /Goagoses raised alarm over the poor performances during an...
Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety & Security Lucia Iipumbu said government officials are set to meet soon to deliberate on finding a lasting solution for the Angolan children roaming and selling handmade crafts on Namibian streets. Reports last year suggested that they were repatriated back to their home country sometime in December. These minors...
RUNDU – Local entrepreneur Peter Immanuel is transforming the Maria Mwengere cultural, environmental and recreational facility, popularly known as ‘Likongoro/Ekongoro’, into a hub for wildlife education and tourism. The businessman has announced plans to establish a dedicated crocodile park aimed at bridging the gap between the community and the dangerous aquatic predators inhabiting the Kavango river....
The Omusati region has tightened its grip on prison security after the escape of at least 31 inmates from holding cells within two months. Among the escapees are 24 trial-awaiting inmates who fled from the Oshifo police holding cell in December and seven inmates who escaped from the Outapi police station in October last year....
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare yesterday made an impromptu visit to the Business and Intellectual Property (Bipa) One Stop Centre to assess their modus operandi first-hand. During the visit, Nandi-Ndaitwah called on government officials to treat investors as key partners in development and to provide fast, professional and transparent services to support...
Namibia has reached a major milestone in its health sector with the qualification of the country’s first orthopaedic surgeon specialist fully trained in the country, marking a breakthrough for local medical training and patient care. The specialist, who was born and raised in Windhoek, completed his entire orthopedic training in Namibian public hospitals under Namibian...