For 99-year-old Elizabeth Iilonga, a Tsumeb resident, Heroes’ Day holds special significance as her four children and one grandchild selflessly dedicated their lives to Namibia’s liberation struggle. Iilonga, affectionately known as Kuku Nekulu, in an interview with the Namibia Press Agency (Nampa), commended the Namibian Government for officially designating August 26 as a day of...
“The joy of seeing babies and kids laughing, knowing that I can’t have [more] kids for the rest of my life, breaks my heart sometimes,” says Amalia Festus (34) from Hakahana in Windhoek, whose dream of having a big family was shattered in 2017. Her initial joy quickly turned to sorrow after giving birth to...
By Elezo Libanda Namibia, classified as an upper-middle-income country by the World Bank, continues to grapple with pervasive poverty and extreme wealth disparities. The impact of poverty is particularly acute in the northern regions of Zambezi, Kavango, Oshikoto, Kunene, and Ohangwena. The stark contrast between Namibia’s high income and the simultaneous prevalence of poverty can...
Lylie Happiness, Oshakati, July 11. The prevailing cold weather and relentless winds have taken a toll on street vendors, particularly those operating under bridges. Despite layering up with multiple jerseys, the wind’s unpredictable nature and constant blowing from all directions make it challenging to withstand. During a conversation with an NDN reporter, street vendors at...