Namibia observes World Prematurity Day

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There is a pressing need to mitigate the dangers associated with premature birth.

Between January and September 2023, the Windhoek Central Hospital Neonatal Unit admitted 620 pre-term newborns, including referrals from different parts of Namibia.

Groot Aub residents unhappy with City of Windhoek

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Groot Aub residents say they no longer have confidence in the City of Windhoek to deliver services.

They now want to handle their own administration for faster development at the settlement.

Land conference ignites platform to solve issues of housing delivery

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The recently concluded land conference in Rehoboth has ignited a platform to solve issues of land and housing delivery in the town.

Rehoboth is endowed with a vast land area of over 60,000 hectares, which is deemed sufficient to cater for all its inhabitants.

Swapo Party bent on regaining lost votes in next election

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The Swapo Party Vice President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, has reiterated the need for the party's Khomas Region leadership and all members to rededicate themselves in unity to retain the votes lost in the previous election.

Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the Khomas Region's rally in Windhoek.

Rehoboth residents claim unfair drought aid distribution

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Residents of Rehoboth's Block E have expressed anger over what they described as the unfair distribution of drought relief parcels, which they claim is linked to alleged corrupt practices and discrimination.

Strict measures needed to monitor budget implementation

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A strong parliament budget office is needed to analyse and take action with regards to debt strategy as well as budget monitoring.

This is contained in a presentation by Macroeconomic Expert Dr. Omu Kakujaha-Matundu during the 2023–2024 Mid-Year Budget Analysis and Advocacy meeting for MPs.