OKAHAO – President Nangolo Mbumba says there is a growing understandingthat culture and heritage increasingly play an important role in nation-buildingby combating marginalisation and fostering inclusivity. Mbumba made these remarks yesterday during the official opening of the Ehao Expo at Okahao in the Omusati region. “Culture has proven to be effective in improving the overall...
National Unity Democratic Organisation secretary general Josef Kauandenge will not be standing for the party’s parliamentary list in the upcoming elections. Kauandenge, who about two months ago also made a U-turn on his decision to vie for Nudo’s presidency position at the party’s planned congress, which ended in failure, said his latest decision is a...
KEETMANSHOOP – Keetmanshoop mayor McDonald Hanse has urged pensioners at the southern town to register for the social electricity tariff.The tariff aims to reduce electricity cost for pensioners as they will be buying the first 50 electricity units at N$1.71, compared to N$2.18 paid by the residents at the town. After the 50 units, pensioners...
Rudolf Gaiseb Elfride Kuhlmann, one of the few female taxi drivers in Windhoek, is urging more women to join the male-dominated industry, highlighting that it is profitable. Kuhlmann (52) acknowledges that female taxi drivers are rare, and passengers are usually shocked to see a woman behind the wheel, but it also brings a sense of...
Auleria Wakudumo The Ministry of Agriculture confirmed the outbreak of lung disease in the Kunene region. At least eight cattle from a herd of 30 tested positive for the disease, and one of the animals died. Bovine Pleuropneumonia (CBPP), commonly known as lung disease, was detected in Okapundja village on 1 July 2024. The disease...
OMARURU – Omaruru in the Erongo region has faced drastically-reduced water pressure since last year, posing a potential water crisis by October this year. Omaruru prides itself on having its own water facilities, pipes and systems, ensuring independence from external water sources. Despite scepticism from residents, the town boasts the lowest water tariffs on record,...
RUNDU – Erstwhile police officer Nico Poniso Mulonda can breathe a sigh of relief after the High Court found that his dismissal was unprocedural. He was discharged from the Namibian Police Force on 1 December 2022 after it was alleged that while off-duty, he was seen on the night of 24 June 2021 at a...
SIBBINDA – Communal farmers around Sibbinda have decried increasing cases of cattle theft, which remains unsolved in the Zambezi region. Time and again, many farmers in the region continue to suffer because of cattle smuggling, which is a major challenge, as the region borders Zambia, where most stolen livestock is often driven across the border...
KEETMANSHOOP – Landless People’s Movement (LPM) leader and chief change campaigner Bernadus Swartbooi said their fight for restorative justice and dignity for Namibians will never stop. The LPM firebrand is adamant that his orange brigade will continue fighting for access to employment opportunities, natural resources, health, quality education, proper regional and local governance as well...
The reigning champions of the Africa Cup, Namibia, will face Zimbabwe in the semi-final match at 15h00 at the Mandela National Stadium in Kampala, Uganda. Namibia comes from a commanding 38-5 defeat of Burkina Faso on Saturday, and are looking to secure another victory against Zimbabwe. Zimbabwe, however, are not to be underestimated as they...