Isabel Bento WALVIS BAY – Residents of Otweya informal settlement, whose makeshift structures survived the recent devastating fire that claimed a life, have expressed concern over their safety and livingconditions. Herman Fillipus, whose home is just a few metres from the burnt-down shacks, lives in a temporary shelter made of plastic and sacks. The municipality...
The government has decided to revive and expedite the completion of the long-stalled Mass Housing Development Programme, focusing on three key sites: Windhoek, Swakopmund and Opuwo. In Windhoek, the government has allocated N$90 million to complete 362 housing units, which have remained unfinished since 2017 due to legal challenges. In Swakopmund, the government is in...
Rudolf Gaiseb Despite political parties insisting the Electoral Commission of Namibia should not be allowed to handpick a printer for the upcoming elections, the commission yesterday announced the cancellation of the open international bidding process. The chief electoral and referenda officer, Peter Shaama, stated that the commission deems this to be in the best interest...
Linea Dishena United Kingdom High Commissioner to Namibia Charles Moore sympathises with Namibians who are genuinely affected by his government’s decision to impose visa requirements. In an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, he said the UK government’s decision in 2023 to withdraw visa exemptions for Namibians has impacted genuine travellers, as it has become more...
Auleria Wakudumo A 50-year-old mentally challenged woman was allegedly raped on Friday by a man who is known to her. The incident happened around 03h00 in Okoutjove, in the Otjombinde area. Namibian Police Force spokesperson Kauna Shikwambi said the victim’s son found the alleged suspect sleeping next to the victim after the alleged rape. It...
OTJIWARONGO – Truck drivers employed by Ekundi Farming and Transport at Otjiwarongo on Monday embarked on a strike, demanding a salary increase of 6% and a food allowance. Shop steward Hendrick Haufiku in an interview on Monday said the strike is guided by the Namibia Revolutionary Transport Union (NARETU), and seven of the nine truck...
President Nangolo Mbumba yesterday expressed Namibia’s appreciation for the Federal Government of Germany for convening the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. Speaking from Germany, through presidential spokesperson Alfredo Hengari, Mbumba explained the significance of the event, calling Hamburg “a city with a long history of serving as a bridge between cultures and economies.” Mbumba described the conference...
Rudolf Gaiseb Money was stolen from a First National Bank (FNB) client when her account was allegedly hacked into last week. Petronella Wilson (29) lost over N$8 292 in the alleged fraud. “On Wednesday, I went to Clicks to purchase a N$1 000 air fryer. I then went to PEP, and bought shoes worth N$140....
Omaheke region’s acting director of education Eliakim Kavari said for increased access to inclusive, lifelong, quality and relevant learning in Namibia, the basic education curriculum is reviewed regularly. He said this is to cater for new developments brought about by new discoveries and the resulting demand for new knowledge and skills. He made the remarks...
On Saturday, President Nangolo Mbumba joined the global community in celebrating World Teachers’ Day, emphasising the vital role of educators in shaping the nation’s future. In a press release issued on 5 October, marking the annual World Teachers’ Day, the President, himself a former teacher, stressed the importance of valuing and respecting teachers’ voices. He...