By: Ellen Shihepo A 34-year-old livestock farmer based a few kilometres outside Groot Aub in the Khomas region is seeking funding to integrate a garden and piggery into his farming activities in order to increase the farm’s productivity. The farmer said his livestock has increased, causing overgrazing and leading to difficulties in affording feed for […]
By: Selma Taapopi The Ministry of Health and Social Services has increased the number of Intensive Care Unit (ICU) beds in the public sector, from 35 to 97. Previously the Windhoek Central Hospital, the Katutura Intermediate Hospital, the Oshakati and Onandjokwe Intermediate Hospitals all had to make due with only 35 available ICU beds. Speaking at […]
By: Finna Kahili FIFA launched an under-13 grassroots women’s tournament in Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region last weekend, in which nine teams competed, but only three made it to the top. Mafuta Combined School’s team A won first prize, followed by Tobias Hainyeko Secondary School in second place and Mafuta Combined School’s team B […]
By: Nduuvundi David & Ketemba Tjipepa The Roads Authority’s CEO, Conrad Lutombi, has expressed disappointment over the delayed progress of the Engoyi-Omuntele road upgrading project in the Oshikoto region during the site inspection last week. With the budget allocation of N$ 43 million, the project is lagging behind schedule by nearly three months. In addition, […]
By: Selma Taapopi The Cancer Association of Namibia (CAN) last week inaugurated the country’s first state-of-the-art palliative care unit, valued at N$7.5 million, in the capital’s Klein Windhoek suburb. Support to help establish the unit was provided by the University of Cape Town in South Africa, along with Groote Schuur Hospital, St. Luke’s Hospice, and […]
By: Josia Shigwedha The former secretary general of Congress of Democrats (CoD) and parliamentarian Rosa Namises says she is running for presidency to address social issues currently experienced in the country, such as malnutrition among children, poor living standards, and housing among others. Namises is a veteran politician who served as a member of parliament […]
By: Josia Shigwedha The former secretary general of Congress of Democrats (CoD) and parliamentarian Rosa Namises says she is running for presidency to address social issues currently experienced in the country, such as malnutrition among children, poor living standards, and housing among others. Namises is a veteran politician who served as a member of parliament […]
By: Josia ShigwedhaThe mobile telecommunications company (MTC) has come under fire for allegedly deactivating SIM cards despite customers having registered before the deadline of March 31. According to information provided by MTC, unregistered SIM owners stand at 323 236, which contributes to about 3.1 % of revenue. This translates to an average of N$8.1 million […]
By: Josia Shigwedha The Namibian Police Inspector-General, Joseph Shikongo, has urged officers promoted to Commissioners to be responsible in their new roles and positions. The promotion from chief inspectors to deputy commissioner and full commissioners comes after 7000 members were promoted late last year. Those promoted include Petrus Swartz, from deputy commissioner to full commissioner […]
By: Ketemba Tjipepa The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, has announced ongoing discussions between Namibia and the Angolan government to establish a 24-hour border operation at the Oshikango – Santa Clara border post. Kawana made these remarks during the recent official launch of the visas on arrival at the Ministry’s head […]