Rainstorms damage homes in Zambezi Region

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Rainstorms caused extensive damage to houses in Kabbe South and North, as well as some parts of Katima Rural constituencies in the Zambezi Region, on Sunday.

The storm destroyed houses, uprooting trees and dropping water tanks from their mountings.

Etosha fires almost fully contained

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The fires in Etosha National Park are nearly fully contained.

Only four areas in the National Park currently have active fires, which are not extensive.

Sankwasa says Seibeb could be reinstated as Chief

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, says the de-gazetted Chief of the Tsoaxu Daman Traditional Authority, Joshua Seibeb, could be reinstated if he complies with the ministry and community directives.

Gift of Life Foundation calls for united front against substance abuse

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The founder of the Gift of Life Foundation, Caroline Engelbrecht, has invited community leaders to work together with other stakeholders in the fight against the use of harmful substances.

Dr Engelbrecht made this call during the Women's Conference at Osona Village, Okahandja.

Hardap Governor urges youth to fight GBV and drug abuse

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Hardap Governor Riaan Mcnab has urged the youth to unite against gender-based violence and drug abuse.

McNab used the recent Hardap Governor's Cup in Rehoboth to launch an appeal against such social ills.

PM vows to address Zambezi leaders’ concerns

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Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare has said the government is prepared to address concerns raised by traditional leaders in Zambezi to transform the region into Namibia's breadbasket.

The premier addressed the annual Lusata Cultural Festival of the Mafwe Traditional Authority over the weekend.

Namibia, Germany dialogue held

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German-speaking Namibians and the Friedrich Ebert Stiftung Foundation held a dialogue about the joint declaration between Namibia and Germany.

The aim of the dialogue was to exchange and share perspectives and outline their commitment to support reconciliation and reconstruction in the country.

Kavango East income programme faces funding shortfall

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The Kavango East Region's Income Generating Activity Programme under the Ministry of Gender Equality and Child Welfare is underfunded and unable to cover all six constituencies.

The programme aims to empower communities by providing materials and equipment to start or improve their businesses. 

Mayor urges road safety

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The Mayor of Windhoek, Ndeshihafela Larandja, has urged motorists to be more considerate of cyclists and pedestrians when using the roads.