President Nangolo Mbumba has extended solidarity to US President Joe Biden and the American people, and specifically the people of California, following the devastating wildfires that have destroyed large swathes of Los Angeles.
The Okandjoze Chiefs Assembly regards the joint declaration between Namibia and Germany, which was approved by Cabinet late last year, as a bilateral agreement between the two countries that does not address the issues of genocide.
After 17 years of closure, the Reho Spa resort, once the pride of Rehoboth, will finally reopen its gates to residents and visitors.
The recreational site is expected to reopen to the public early this year.
The African World Heritage Fund (AWHF), a UNESCO organisation, held its 2024 board meeting in December to outline its plans for 2025. The AWHF supports African countries in implementing the World Heritage Convention.
People returning to various destinations in the country's southern parts are stranded at the Harare resting complex and the Okatana service stations at Oshakati in the Oshana Region, waiting for long-distance buses to arrive.
A disturbing incident of grave violation has left the community of Bito village in the Zambezi Region in shock and disbelief.
The incident, which occurred on January 6, is being investigated by the police.
While expressing gratefulness for the initiatives introduced by the Rehoboth Town Council to bring about development in the town, the residents want the council to pay attention to their needs.
This includes streetlights, water and sewage services in the informal settlements, and waste disposal.
The Rehoboth Town Council has expressed its commitment to serving the community despite challenges by prioritising road infrastructure, investment, and basic services.
The town, located some 80 kilometres south of Windhoek, has about 70,000 inhabitants.
Concerned about increasing crime rates driven by gang activities, residents of Keetmanshoop are suggesting a curfew to curb what they describe as a worsening crime situation in the town.
They made the call during a police community engagement meeting on Thursday.
Preparations for the Guinas Constituency by-election are well on track.
The by-election, which is slated for Friday next week, has been necessitated by the death of Councillor Elias Marthinus last year.
