As part of its objective to make the environment in the southern town attractive for tourists, the Keetmanshoop municipality, with assistance from the Namibian Defence Force and volunteer residents, cleaned up Extension 7 recently.
National
Cancer association offers free breast-screening clinics
More than 500 Namibian women on average are diagnosed with a form of breast cancer annually, Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) chief executive officer Rolf Hansen has said.
Exploitation of disabled people rampant in Kunene
Financial exploitation through government disability assistance and other safety nets is one of Namibia’s fastest-growing form of abuse, and persons living with disabilities, particularly children, are more vulnerable. T
Uuvudhiya drowning in tombo Victoria Kaapanda
A quick on-the-ground observation has unearthed a sad reality of how residents of the Uuvudhiya constituency are abusing and addicted to tombo, a traditional brew.
MICT, RCs discuss information dissemination
Regional councils are key institutions of governance which are expected to think together and work by sharing information with its stakeholder ministries to the public, Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa has said.
Cabinet Briefs
Cabinet decisions of 12 September 2023
Best Onakaale Combined School learner to win N$55 000
Former Ohangwena governor Usko Nghaamwa last week donated N$126 000 to the Onakaale Combined School’s learners and teachers.
Study: Waive livestock permit fees for pastoralists
The Namibian government should identify and reduce implicit fees associated with obtaining registration and animal movement permits especially for pastoralists, a recent study suggests.
Medipark invests in life-changing neuronavigation machine
The Ongwediva Medipark has invested in a neuronavigation machine which will help with brain surgeries, spinal cord surgeries, and ear, nose and throat (ENT) procedures.
Police urge public to surrender illegal firearms
The Namibian Police are urging the public to surrender all illegal firearms, ammunition, armaments and other unwanted firearms at any police station countrywide.








