Firefighters prevent Ludwigsdorf fire from reaching the city

Firefighters prevent Ludwigsdorf fire from reaching the city

The City of Windhoek on Sunday battled to contain a fire raging for nearly nine hours in the Ludwigsdorf suburb, east of the capital. The fire spread towards Olaf Palme, and firefighters worked to prevent it from spreading further towards the city. City of Windhoek Chief of Emergency Services Raymond Kapia explained that every year, the department contracts a contractor to create fire breaks. Despite the windy weather conditions and […]

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Namibia

“People’s General” Resigns from Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters

In a surprising announcement late last week, Michael Saddam Amushelelo, widely known as the "People's General" within the country, declared his resignation from the Namibia Economic Freedom Fighters . Amushelelo, assured the nation of his continued leadership and commitment to advancing the interests of the people. His departure from NEFF marks a significant turn in the political landscape as he pledges to persist in his advocacy for economic justice and […]

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Namibia

Government Expands Water Supply with N$250 Million Ohangwena II Aquifer Project

Agriculture, Water and Land Reform minister, Carl Herman Gustav Schlettwein, announced the launch of the Ohangwena II Wellfield Water Supply Schemes, funded by a N$250 million initiative under the African Development Bank’s Namibia Water Sector Support Programme. The project aims to enhance water infrastructure in northern Namibia, ensuring reliable access to safe drinking water for areas between Omafo-Eenhana and Omakango-Onambutu-Eenhana. This initiative forms part of Namibia's broader efforts to address […]

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Namibia

Crime Spree Of The Weekend Includes Break-ins, Theft, and Fatal Stabbing

On Friday Groot-Aub and Wanaheda were sites of multiple criminal incidents. In Groot-Aub, a generator valued at N$11,995.00 was stolen from a shack at Uiros. Meanwhile, in Wanaheda's Outapi Street, thieves made off with clothes, a gas cylinder, shoes, blankets, and cosmetics worth N$17,000.99 from a residence. In a tragic turn in Wanaheda's Goreangab area, Bigshow Gawaseb was fatally stabbed by a 24-year-old suspect, who sustained injuries and is now […]

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Namibia

Local Experts Talk Youth, Social Media Activism And Politics

A Local Political Analyst challenges Namibian youth to harness collective strength on pertinent issues affecting them. Despite Namibia's smaller population compared to Kenya's, Rakkel Andreas dismisses the notion that numerical size dictates influence. In the meatime, digital media expert Nrupesh Soni called for constructive dialogue on optimizing social media for impactful activism,adding that activists can leverage these platforms to amplify their voices and influence societal norms and policies.

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Namibia

Harvesting and Planting at Etunda Green Scheme Irrigation Project

Farmers at the Etunda Green Scheme Irrigation Project are currently engaged in harvesting 180 hectares of maize. They are also preparing to plant 210 hectares of wheat, which is scheduled to be harvested in October this year. Our Northern Correspondent Maria Namupala spoke with Farm manager, Sacky Shilyomunhu.

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Namibia

Poverty worsens in Namibia as activist reach over 16 years of advocating

To avoid pitfalls, says Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition, a social grant to help poor Namibians would not only reduce administrative costs and bureaucratic complexities but also minimize opportunities for corruption and fraud. Meanwhile...over 16 years on, the government has still not eradicated poverty as promised to credible organizations such as the Basic Income Grant coalition after significant evidence was presented that it is a viable option […]

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Interview Transcripts

INTERVIEW: 16 Years On Advocating for Universal Basic Income Grant to Tackle Poverty and Reduce Fraud: Insights from Rinaani Musutua

Rinaani Musutua of the Basic Income Grant Coalition of Namibia passionately argues for the implementation of a universal basic income grant (BIG) as a solution to generational poverty in Namibia. For nearly two decades, the coalition has advocated for a monthly grant of 500 Namibian dollars for every Namibian aged 0 to 59. Musutua asserts that this approach will mirror the success of the current old age grant, which has […]

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Namibia

NamWater Engages Stakeholders for Water Infrastructure Development

NamWater is actively conducting stakeholder engagements in the Oshana and Oshikoto regions to ensure a reliable water supply through infrastructure development across the country, according to spokesperson Lot Ndamanomhata.

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