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Addressing Homelessness in Khomasdal: A Conversation with Mr. Leonardo Helmuth Bock

In an exclusive interview with Leonard Witbeen, Mr. Leonardo Helmuth Bock, residing at the Khomasdal Stadium for the past four years, shed light on the challenges faced by the homeless community in the area. Mr. Bock highlighted the diverse backgrounds of those living at the Khomasdal Stadium, explaining that some were previously residing under bridges or in abandoned places, while others had come from different regions seeking refuge. The lack […]

20 January, 2024

Interview Transcripts

Carlos Tuafeni Bobby Jackson: Young Entrepreneur At Windhoek’s Single Quarters Making a Difference with Salsa Business

Carlos Tuafeni Bobby Jackson, a young entrepreneur, shared insights into his flourishing salsa business at the single quarters. The interview aimed to shed light on what inspired Carlos to embark on this entrepreneurial venture and his message for those facing challenging days. Carlos introduced himself and shared that his main business at the single quarters revolves around cutting and selling salsa. Inspiration Behind the Business: When asked about the inspiration […]

20 January, 2024

Namibia

Suspects in Opuwo fraud case make first court appearance

The six suspects who were arrested in Rundu in connection with fraud committed at Bank Windhoek’s Opuwo branch, were denied bail in the Rundu Magistrate’s Court on Friday. The six men, whose ages range from 22 to 30 years, appeared before Magistrate Sonia Sampofu and Public Prosecutor Kaeren Kleopas. They are Joao Limbo Josef, Mathias Mukuve Kanyanga, Daniel Kusumu Goncalves, Linyando Kandjimi, Kamberuka Mukoso Lukas and Lukas Ihemba Sifwaku. […]

19 January, 2024

Business / Economics

Risks posed by the proposed In Situ Leach Mining of Uranium in the Stampriet Artesian Basin, southeastern Namibia.

Open Letter to the Members of Cabinet, Members of Parliament, Standing Committees, Regional Governors, Councilors, Traditional Authorities and the Namibian Public More than 99 percent of Earth's water is deemed unusable by humans and many other living organisms. It seems extraordinary that the water supporting all terrestrial life on our planet is so scarce (Source: National Geographic; North American and Australian groundwater databases). The water that sustains life falls […]

19 January, 2024

Namibia

Urbanisation challenges Khomas Regional Council: Moonde

The Khomas Regional Council is facing challenges in delivering access to clean water and sanitation due to urbanisation, council Chairperson Shaalukeni Moonde has stressed. Moonde, while speaking at the official opening of the council here on Friday, emphasised that urbanisation has become a big issue for the region, hampering the development plans and service delivery, such as the provision of clean water and sanitation. He said the council has […]

19 January, 2024

Namibia

Mbumba attending Heads of State and Government summit in Uganda

Vice President Nangolo Mbumba is participating in the 19th Summit of Heads of State and Government of the Non-Aligned Movement (NAM) which commenced in Uganda on Friday. Mbumba is accompanied by Deputy Prime Minister and Minister of International Relations Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, as well as other senior Government officials. A statement issued by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation on Friday said the summit was preceded by a ministerial […]

19 January, 2024

Namibia

National Assembly launches 2023-2027 Strategic Plan

The National Assembly on Thursday launched the 2023 to 2027 Strategic Plan in the capital. The National Assembly provides an important platform for members of parliament to discuss Government policy, propose new legislation, amend or repeal outdated laws, amend the Constitution, or discuss other topics of national interest. Speaking at the launch, Peter Katjavivi, Speaker of the National Assembly, said, “The National Assembly has been unwavering in its pursuit […]

19 January, 2024

Environment

Tondoro Health Centre experiences flooding following heavy thunderstorm

The Tondoro Health Centre in the Kavango West Region reportedly experienced flooding following a heavy thunderstorm on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Executive Director (ED), Ben Nangombe, in a media statement issued on Thursday said no major damage to medical equipment or clinical supplies was recorded. 'In our assessment, the rainwater that flooded the health centre originated from a water pool that had formed along the […]

19 January, 2024

Namibia

CoW management committee still incomplete

The City of Windhoek management committee remains incomplete as council failed to nominate office bearers to fill the two remaining positions on Thursday. The City of Windhoek chambers sat in silence at the call of District Magistrate Celma Amadhila to raise nominations from the council for the two remaining positions on the management committee. In December 2023, SWAPO party member Queen Kamati, alongside former city mayor, Joseph Uapingene who […]

19 January, 2024