NSA apologises for Census payment delays By George Dinyando The Namibia Statistics Agency has apologised to enumerators for the delay in settling their payment due to verifications and disciplinary matters for those who did not turn up for work on some days. This comes after complaints from a few enumerators who were involved in the […]

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 […]