HEAVY RAIN HITS KWA-ZULU-NATAL: Heavy rainfall battered the KwaZulu-Natal south coast on Sunday night, tragically claiming at least three lives and inundating parts of the Margate CBD, roads, and businesses with floodwaters. The KwaZulu-Natal department of cooperative governance and traditional affairs announced the activation of disaster response teams across all municipalities to brace for potential...
Staff Reporter THE popular and hands-on Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua is taking the bull by the horns in addressing the conditions of the streets of Otjiwarongo that the youthful governor describes as poor and concerning. In a letter addressed to the chairperson of the management committee, Uerikua expressed deep concern about the deteriorating condition of...
Maria David THE much-anticipated demonstration by unemployed teachers, scheduled to take place in Eenhana, has been postponed until further notice. The demonstration was planned to occur on Tuesday, starting from the Youth Centre in Eenhana and proceeding towards the office of the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, where they intended to hand in their...
Maria David THE Oshikuku Town Council has commenced with the rehabilitation of the town’s sewerage ponds as part of the council’s effort to ensure effective service delivery. Oshikuku spokesperson John Siloiso said that the council has budgeted an amount of over N$1.7 million for the entire project. Siloiso mentioned that work already started in January...
Maria David THE Naval Base and jetty were officially renamed after Lieutenant General John Mutwa, one of the gallant sons of this region, on Wednesday. Minister of Defence and Veterans’ Affairs, Frans Kapofi, said the renaming is a fitting tribute to all their brave men and women in uniform, past and present, who have dedicated...
BACK HOME: President Nangolo Mbumba returned to the country this afternoon after concluding a working visit to South Africa. The Namibian Presidency disclosed that President Mbumba engaged in bilateral discussions with President Cyril Ramaphosa of South Africa aimed at enhancing the foundations of Namibia-South Africa bilateral relations, fostering prosperity, and advancing socio-economic development in both...
PRESERVING TRADITION: Otjikandero Himba village, a project which was started by Jaco Burger, located in the Kamanjab area showcases the ways of life of the Himba people. Burger is married to a Himba woman known as the queen of the village. The Himba people in the village are originally from Kaololand but moved to the...
REHEARSAL: Members of the military gathered at the Katima Mulilo Stadium on Sunday to rehearse for the upcoming 34th Independence celebration. This year, the country will celebrate Independence Day in Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi Region under the theme “A People United for Prosperity”. The celebration of the country’s 34th Independence Day will include a...
PASSION for Namibia, talent and love of music of the father and son combination of Rochel and Simon Cilliers produced a unique celebration of the National Anthem. It is a call to the historic 34th Independence Celebrations in Zambezi region. Zambezi is known as the last Eden on the planet. Informanté share this passionate performance with...
Maria David IN the quest to address the issue of water shortage in the country, the government drilled about 146 boreholes in various regions, with 97 commissioned. President Nangolo Mbumba revealed this during his State of the Nation Address (SONA) delivered in Parliament on Thursday. Mbumba said that, in addition, 51 boreholes and 45 water...