Members of the community as well as political and administrative leaders all heaped praise on the Government of Japan through its Grant Assistance for Grassroots Human Security Projects (GGP) for handing over a first-of-its kind Community Learning and Development Centre last week at this south-eastern village.
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Crashes decline by 1.4%
Compared to last year, road crashes have declined by 1.4%, while injuries and fatalities declined by 3% and 14%, respectively, Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund CEO Rosalia Martins-Hausiku said last week.
Govt prioritises access to social amenities
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has said promoting access to social amenities, such as health, education, water and sanitation, housing and employment opportunities have continued to be among the top priorities of government.
Fransfontein garden grows in leaps and bounds
The Environmental Investment Fund of Namibia (EIF), in conjunction with the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) is implementing the Green Climate Fund (GCF)- funded project titled SAP001: “Improving
Local authorities slammed for poor management
Many local authorities in Namibia continue to reflect weak financial management systems, thereby compromising service delivery. T
Kapofi ‘swindler’ to stand trial
A man, who was arrested for allegedly swindling defence minister Frans Kapofi off his money, will take the stand next year to answer to the allegations.
Mayor questions lithium arrests
Contrary to claims that there is illegal mining of lithium in Karibib, the town’s mayor Davey van Wyk has said he does not understand why the police are arresting residents for picking up stones.
Fitty to hear bail fate after Christmas
High Court acting Judge David Munsu yesterday reserved his ruling on the bail application by Tamson ‘Fitty’ Hatuikulipi to 27 December this year after hearing closing arguments by the legal teams.
Shifeta cancels pay-to-use desert road
Tourism minister Pohamba Shifeta has agreed to cancel the concession rights he granted to a local tourism company to build and operate a passenger train within Sossusvlei in the Namib-Naukluft National Park.
Coetzee, De Villers win Desert Dash
One of Namibia’s foremost cyclists Drikus Coetzee and South Africa’s seasoned rider Yolande de Villiers were on Saturday crowned champions of the 2022 edition of the Nedbank Desert Dash.