Teachers and leaders in the Kunene region are concerned about high teenage pregnancies at the hands of family members in the region.
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Govt mulls Angola veterinary buffer zone
The government will embarkon a study to determine the practicality of establishing a veterinary buffer zone between Angola and Namibia.
AS ‘taught under trees’
Some rural school principals have questioned how advanced subsidiary students can excel when schools lack furniture and equipment, and struggle with space.
Court: No strong evidence against Nauyoma
The Katutura Magistrate’s Court said there is no evidence indicating that social activist Dimbulukeni Nauyoma instructed protesters to continue with the demonstration after the High Court denied their request to do so.
Efundja fish could be contaminated – Biologist
The Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources has urged residents of the Ohangwena region not to eat fish from floodplains as it is suspected to be contaminated with a disease.
Lawyer lashed over injudicious ‘tribal’ tweet
A legal aid lawyer, Eva-Maria Nangolo, is facing backlash over a comment she made on her personal Twitter account regarding the Damara people.
Teachers buy uniform, toiletries for learners
Otjomuru Primary School principal is concerned about parents abusing their children’s social grants, and teachers of the school have resorted to buying uniform and toiletries for marginalised learners.
Hydroponic fodder project at a standstill
The Ehi-rovipuka hydroponic fodder project in the Kunene region came to a standstill after the solar battery died in June 2021. Attempts from the project management to replace it had proven futile.
Omatjete water tender tussle settled
The Windhoek High Court on Friday ordered that the cancelled tender to supply water to the dry area of Omatjete and its surrounding communities proceed as planned.
Fisheries needs N$51m for survey
The fisheries ministry has said the N$290 million for the 2023/2024 financial year will be used to execute their duties as the custodian of the country’s marine resources.