The siblings of Namibia’s incoming President, Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, celebrated her political milestone while urging her to uphold the values instilled by their parents.
Hardap Governor Salomon April highlighted the significance of this year’s International Women’s Day, coinciding with the election of Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah as Swapo’s first female president.
He spoke at the Women’s Day celebration in Stampriet Village.
First-time recipients of the N$600 Conditional Basic Income Grant (BIG) in Karasburg expressed joy at receiving government financial assistance.
The initiative, replacing the food bank, aims to reduce financial hardships for the unemployed and boost economic stability.
Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, expressed satisfaction with the progress of three capital projects currently underway in Katima Mulilo.
Otjozondjupa Regional leaders have warned locals against consuming spoiled maize meal from bags that were recently disposed of at Otavi’s dumping site.
These bags were discarded because they had become moldy due to rainwater leaking into the Namib Mills storage facility.
Residents of Goreangab in Samora Machel Constituency joined a clean-up campaign led by the Tukwatha Youth Organisation, aiming to help Windhoek reclaim its status as the world’s cleanest city.
The National Housing Enterprise (NHE) has reported a revenue increase from N$169 million in 2023 to N$229 million in 2024, a 35% rise, according to its 2023/2024 Annual Report launched at its Annual General Meeting in Windhoek.
John Mutorwa, Minister of Works and Transport, emphasized the importance of good roads in enhancing safety, reducing fatalities and poverty, and boosting regional trade.
Loide Kali, widowed at 31, shares her story in her book, "A Widow Like You," to inspire others facing similar struggles. Originally written for her children to preserve their father’s memory, the book became part of her healing journey.
Motorists travelling through Uuvudhiya Constituency are urged to drive carefully due to flooded and damaged roads caused by heavy rains. Gravel roads and access routes are partly damaged, while crossing points in flood-prone areas are now inaccessible.
