The Namibia Water Corporation (NamWater) has connected a new borehole at Aus in the //Kharas region to alleviate water shortages faced by residents at the settlement. Since October 2022, residents of Aus have been without water for two to three days every two weeks due to the reservoir having run dry after the underground water...
DAM levels across the country remain substantially lower than a year ago, with most water reservoirs not receiving substantial inflows yet during the current rainy season. According to the Namibia Water Corporation’s latest update on the state of the country’s dams, the three dams on which Windhoek depends for a major part of its water...
The Secretary for the Swapo Party Women’s Council (SPWC), Fransina Kahungu, says there is a need for Namibian women to narrate their own stories and the role they have played in the development of the nation. It is against this background that the Council called for a one-day workshop on the recording and collection of...
Namibian film-maker Florian Schott, who has won multiple awards, advises aspiring and established local film-makers to incorporate stories exclusive to Namibia in their work to succeed in the industry. Since joining the film industry in 2002, Schott has progressed from trainee positions to script supervisor, first assistant director and finally director. “I have experience working...
By Benjamin Wickham WINDHOEK, November 30 — The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) held its esteemed 2023 Good Business Awards in Windhoek on the night of November 28, 2023, officiated by the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Hon Ipumbu Shiimi. Brandplan Advertising, winner of the SME category, stands as a proud Namibian branding and...
The Omaruru Museum carries the stories of many unsung heroes who played a vital role in connecting and facilitating communication during challenging times. The 23-year-old Jose Loch, who is the caretaker and curator of the Omaruru Museum, tells it all. One such figure is Richard Kaupuka, a postal runner whose dedication and resilience left an...
Staff Reporter WINDHOEK, Sept. 18 — MultiChoice Namibia is excited to announce a fresh opportunity for local content creators to showcase Namibian storytelling on the world stage. The company has issued a call for submissions for proudly Namibian made-for-TV content designed for local audiences and destined for its channels. In line with its hyper-localization strategy,...