FLOODWATERS SUBSIDE ON REHOBOTH-WINDHOEK ROAD

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Following recent heavy rains, floodwaters that had submerged parts of the Rehoboth-Windhoek road, approximately three kilometres outside the capital, have now subsided.

However, authorities have cautioned road users to remain vigilant.

DBN LAUNCHES “DBN FOR HER” TO SUPPORT WOMEN IN BUSINESS

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The Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) has launched a new programme called “DBN for Her” to support women in business.

The programme aims to give women better access to finance so they can grow their businesses and create jobs.

AGGRESSIVE ELEPHANT NEAR KATIMA MULILO PUT DOWN

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An elephant that attacked and injured a schoolteacher near Katima Mulilo has been put down by officials from the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism (MEFT) after it reportedly became aggressive, posing a threat to residents.

KEETMANSHOOP WATER DISCONNECTION POSTPONED TO APRIL 7

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The Keetmanshoop Municipality has postponed the planned water supply disconnection that was scheduled for the 24th of March until the 7th of April 2026.

The municipality announced in a public notice that the disconnections will apply to all consumers with outstanding balances older than 31 January 2026.

MGECW ENCOURAGES SAFE CHILD DROPOFF OPTIONS

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The Minister of Gender Equality and Child Welfare (MGECW) says mothers can leave a child in a safe place at various identified places in accordance with the current Act, instead of abandoning them at unsafe sites. 

FLASH FLOODS WORSEN IN KATIMA MULILO

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Flashfloods continue to affect more people at Katima Mulilo as heavy rains persist and malaria cases surge in the Zambezi Region.

Sixty-one households have been relocated to temporary shelters since the beginning of the year.

The number is expected to rise as the rain persists.

TSUMKWE TO HOST FIRST SAN CULTURAL FESTIVAL

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The Ju|'hoansi Traditional Authority, in collaboration with the Tsumkwe Constituency Office, is set to host the first-ever San Cultural Festival in Tsumkwe.

The event will bring together different San traditional authorities from across the country. 

PM NGURARE CALLS FOR EQUITABLE RESOURCE SHARING

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Prime Minister Dr. Elijah Ngurare said as Namibia celebrates its 36th independence, the country should move towards ensuring that its resources are shared amongst every Namibian.