Month: August 2023

Former Brave Warriors coach Tom Saintfiet says Namibian football players are not “hungry enough”, compared to their West African counterparts.

Thieves have destroyed an electrical facility worth N$1 million and stolen along two complete electricity kiosks at Rundu when underground electrical cables were uprooted at the recently developed industrial area.

Over 800 residents of the Democratic Resettlement Community in Swakopmund will soon be electrified.

Stakeholders from various line ministries, local government and SOS villages in the Oshikoto and Oshana regions gathered in Tsumeb with the goal of developing and finalising strategies on the family strength. The three-day workshop took place on the 23-25 August 2023.

The Damara speaking people in Oshana region on Friday launched their traditional dress (horokhoes) at Ongwediva.

Learners from various schools around Oshakati and Ongwediva, who flooded the Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair, expressed excitement about the popular event.

Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade Verna Sinimbo officially opened the 22nd Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair on Sunday, saying trade fairs and expos offer businesses the opportunity to create networks and relationships that can ensure their survival.

The Swakopmund Heritage and Culture Committee will host this year’s main Namibian Heritage Week celebrations from 18 to 24 September, with several activities lined up.

The National Disability Council of Namibia will hold a consultative meeting from today to 30 August 2023 at the MTC Dome Hotel in Swakopmund to deliberate on issues around the exclusivity of persons with disabilities in the country.

A taxi driver who spent 10 years in police custody before the court ordered his release was awarded N$65 000 as compensation for his vehicle, which was in the police’s care during his stint in prison.