RA to upgrade main roads in Oshana and Oshikoto regions By: Ketemba Tjipepa & Nduuvundi David Roads Authority (RA) intends to upgrade four roads from gravel to low-standard tarred roads in Oshana and Oshikoto regions. This was revealed by Roads Authority Chief executive officer, Conrad Lutombi, during the groundbreaking ceremony at Engoyi village in Omuntele constituency […]
Guide to setting up civil society organisations launched Local lawyer, Diane Hubbard, has launched a book which aims to guide civil society organisations to self regulate and be accountable to its stakeholder. The book is titled ‘channel for change: Guide to setting up Civil society organisation in Namibia was launched on Monday in Windhoek. The […]
By: Ellen Shihepo The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) Calle Schlettwein, said that the country’s first wastewater treatment plant near Windhoek’s Goreangab Dam is in the process of being upgraded by adding a second plant to increase drinking water demand by 30 percent once completed. This comes as part of Schlettwein’s contribution […]
By: Ellen Shihepo The Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform (MAWLR) Minister, Calle Schlettwein, stated that the low rainfall is increasing the demand for water in agriculture, which currently consumes about 75 percent of the country’s water. Schlettwein explained that the demand for freshwater for food production will continue to grow due to population […]
By: Terence Mukasa Namibia Motorsport Federation, chairperson Bradley Ferreria, says that they have introduced a Girls on Track programme to encourage women to participate in Motorsport. Ferreria made these remarks during the Namibian sport expo at the MTC Dome in Swakopmund last Saturday.
By: Ketemba Tjipepa Former alumni of St. Barnabas Primary School, Otilie Amathila, has urged learners to continue with what the school is known for, respect and tidiness. Amathila, made these remarks during the school’s 100th anniversary celebration in Windhoek last week.
By: Josia Shigwedha The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development said the lack of accurate and timely data on housing in the country has made it difficult for the ministry to adequately address the housing crisis over the years. The Deputy Minister Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, said the ongoing 2023 National Housing and Population Census will provide […]
UNAM law students upgrade Windhoek Correctional Facility children’s playground By: Ketemba Tjipepa Final year law students from the University of Namibia (Unam) in collaboration with building material provider, BUCO have revamped the children’s playground at the Windhoek female correctional facility. The renovation is part of the University of Namibia’s law students legal aid impact module […]
Pregnant woman charged with sister’s murder By: Ketemba Tjipepa A 34-year-old pregnant woman allegedly killed her older sister a week ago following a minor argument over cooking oil and matches at Hadino Hishongwa D at Goreangab informal settlement. It is alleged that after killing her sister, the woman dragged the victim’s naked body outside and […]
Organisers of Spring festival in Tses satisfied with turnout. By: Terence Mukasa. The Spring Festival committee member, Ricky Hanse, who organised a sport tournament in Tses in the //Kharas Region, over the weekend says they received a number of entries, with 32 teams participating in football, 10 netball teams, including three volleyball teams. Watch […]