By: Ellen Shihepo The Minister of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform, Calle Schlettwein, has expressed concern about the declining funding for water and sanitation in Africa. Schlettwein stated this makes it difficult for the continent to meet the sixth Sustainable Development Goal, which aims to ensure sustainable water and sanitation for all by 2025. These […]
By: Jackson Kunatela/Ketemba Tjipepa Katima Mulilo Urban regional councillor, Kennedy Simasiku, said he supports calls for qualifying pensioners to be granted a rebate or special treatment when settling debt owed to the municipality. Simasiku’s remarks come after a recent protest by Katima Mulilo residents demanding the removal of RedForce as a debt collector, alleging that […]
By: Terence Mukasa Namibian Football Association secretary general Jochen Traut, has urged national team players to take advantage of international tournaments like the upcoming 2024 African Cup of Nations to demonstrate their skills and discipline. Traut stated that foreign teams and scouts might take notice if the players perform well on these platforms. Watch on […]
By: Ellen Shihepo The City of Windhoek has decided to install CCTV cameras to arrest suspects stealing plants and trees around the city. The decision comes after newly planted trees and flowers worth N$70 000 were uprooted and stolen along Windhoek’s Independence Avenue. CoW Corporate Communications, Marketing and Public Participation Manager, Harold Akwenye, stated that […]
Contributed by Josia Shigwedha Robber arrested after failing to get into getaway car Members of the public arrested a robber this morning in Klein Windhoek who failed to get into a gateway vehicle in which they had dragged a tourist who was walking alone in the area. The criminals allegedly pushed the tourist out of […]
By: Terence Mukasa Eeshoke Chula will be facing African Stars during the upcoming Dr. Hage Geingob Cup at the Independence Stadium next week Saturday. This comes after the Ohangwena-based football team emerged as the winner of the fan driven SMS competition with over 11000 votes. This was revealed today by the Cup Organising Committee chairperson, […]
By: Ellen Shihepo The Likwama Farmers’ Union based in the Zambezi region voted Raphael Mwinkanda as the new treasurer during its annual congress held recently. The union’s chairperson Alfred Chilinda also retained his position as chairperson during the election. The congress serves as a platform to revisit the union’s constitution, followed by recommendations and elections. […]
By: Josia Shigwedha Green Hydrogen commissioner, James Mnyupe said that the 24 percent stake offered to the government, estimated at N$14 billion, to acquire a share in the Hyphen Green Hydrogen, is significant when compared to the country’s gross national income. Mnyupe, who was speaking during the discussion on the recent hydrogen programme development on […]
By: Terence Mukasa The Mobile Telecommunication Company of Namibia (MTC), has dedicated this year’s edition of the MTC knockout project to raise N$5 million to support Tafel Lager Brave Warriors as they prepare for the 2024 African Cup of Nations to be held in the Ivory Coast. MTC today committed its financial support of N$2 […]
By: Ellen Shihepo Farmers in the Zambezi region gathered last week for a silent auction of six heifers, 50 goats, and 30 rabbits at the Mafuta rural constituency, located four kilometres outside Katima Mulilo. The organiser says the auction was meant to inspire farmers to produce high-quality animals that fetch better market value for small […]