UNIDENTIFIED MAN FOUND DEAD AT GAMMAMS WATER PLANT

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The body of an unidentified man was found inside a water treatment machine at the City of Windhoek's Gammams Water Care Works on Sunday.

The body was discovered by a security officer during a routine patrol at the facility, who immediately alerted the authorities.

AUPINDI CALLS FOR LOCAL RESOURCE PROCESSING AND NAMIBIAN OWNERSHIP

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Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources, Tobie Aupindi is advocating for local processing of resources and genuine Namibian ownership instead of what he describes as "rent-a-black-face" empowerment deals.

KEETMANSHOOP TRANSPORTERS KEEP FARES STEADY DESPITE FUEL HIKES

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Keetmanshoop transport operators, mainly those operating mini-buses, have decided to keep fares unchanged despite rising fuel prices in a bid to retain customers.

The operators say the industry has become overly competitive, as smaller seven-seater vehicles at times prove more popular.

OTAVI RESIDENTS CRITICISE COUNCIL OVER SERVICES

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Residents of Otavi are accusing the council of sidelining them in terms of development and basic services meant to ease their daily lives.

They raised these concerns during the municipality's budget consultation.

SWAKOPMUND HEALER SEEKS SUPPORT FOR MASSAGE TABLE

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Swakopmund resident Maria Bloodstaan, who has used her hands to heal aching bodies and comfort struggling community members for the past 50 years, is seeking help to procure a massage table.

Currently, the 60-year-old Bloodstaan uses her bed to treat clients.

SWAKOP URANIUM PRAISES MEDIA’S ROLE

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Swakop Uranium Chief Executive Officer Luo Wei hailed the work of the media in light of the World Press Freedom Day celebration.

He said the media remains a critical partner in promoting transparency, accountability and informed public dialogue within the mining sector.

ONGWEDIVA COUNCIL EYES STAFF GYM

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Fitness may soon become part of the daily routine at Ongwediva Town Council, as the local authority considers establishing gym facilities for staff in a bid to improve wellness, reduce stress, and strengthen service delivery.

KUNENE MOURNS BUS CRASH VICTIMS

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The residents of Kunene came together in mourning during a mass memorial service for the 11 victims who died in an accident involving the Ministry of Health patient bus between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja on the 1st of May.

#BEFREE MOVEMENT HOSTS YOUTH MASCULINITY AND HEALTH DIALOGUE

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The #BeFree Movement hosted its #BeFree Ballers, a youth-centred initiative bringing together young men, mentors and service providers to engage in conversations on masculinity and sexual reproductive health amongst others.

The programme drew over a hundred young men who engaged with these topics.