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Otjiwarongo Municipality’s newly acquired earthworks machinery fleet unvailed

The Otjiwarongo Municipality on Thursday officially unvailled its newly purchased fleet of heavy machinery to be used for its road construction and maintenance-related activities at the town. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, who officiated the event near the Karundu Primary School in Orwetoveni residential area, stated that Otjiwarongo as an economic hub of the region needs the new fleet since the current one in use is 60-years-old.. The fleet includes a […]

19 January, 2024

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Otjiwarongo Municipality Unveils State-of-the-Art Machinery for Road Development

Otjiwarongo's Municipality revealed its newly acquired heavy machinery on Thursday, aimed at advancing road construction and maintenance in the town. Otjozondjupa Governor, James Uerikua, emphasized the necessity of this modern fleet for Otjiwarongo, an economic hub, given that the existing equipment is 60 years old. The fleet, valued at N$10.7 million, comprises a grader, roller compactor, front-end loader, and a 14,000-liter water tank truck. Uerikua highlighted the strategic importance of […]

19 January, 2024

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Tondoro Health Centre in Kavango West Hit by Flooding After Thunderstorm

The Tondoro Health Centre in the Kavango West Region faced flooding in the aftermath of a heavy thunderstorm on Wednesday. The Ministry of Health and Social Services' Executive Director, Ben Nangombe, reassured in a statement on Thursday that there was no significant damage to medical equipment or clinical supplies. Nangombe attributed the flooding to rainwater originating from a water pool formed along a nearby gravel road, emphasizing the need for […]

19 January, 2024

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City of Windhoek Management Committee Faces Vacancies as Council Fails to Nominate Office Bearers

The completion of the City of Windhoek's management committee is in limbo as the council falls short in nominating office bearers for the two remaining positions. Despite District Magistrate Celma Amadhila's call for nominations during the council session, the chambers echoed in silence. Notably, in December 2023, Queen Kamati, a SWAPO party member, and former city mayor Joseph Uapingene, a member of NUDO, secured the positions of mayor and deputy […]

19 January, 2024

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Develop your plots: Ndeutepo

Omuthiya Mayor, Johannes Ndeutepo, has encouraged individuals to develop plots in Omuthiya that have remained inactive for an extended period. Ndeutepo conveyed said this in an interview with Nampa on Wednesday, addressing the issue of 316 allocated plots lying idle with no development. He expressed concern about the increasing number of inactive properties in the town, emphasising that some owners are notably silent and show no indication of developing […]

19 January, 2024

Namibia

MTC increases netball sponsorship by 36 per cent

Mobile Telecommunications Limited (MTC) has increased its sponsorship budget for the Namibia Netball Premier League (NNPL) by 36 per cent, from N. dollars 1.9 million to N. dollars 2.5 million. The renewal of the sponsorship was announced by the company's Chief Human Capital, Marketing and Corporate Affairs Officer, Tim Ekandjo and Netball Namibia President, Rebekka /Goagoses, on Thursday. According to Ekandjo, they chose to increase the amount of the […]

19 January, 2024

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Dr. Basilius Kasera Explores Education Challenges and Funding Solutions in Namibia

In an engaging conversation, Dr. Basilius Kasera from the University of Namibia's Faculty of Social Sciences discusses critical issues surrounding education in Namibia. Kasera addresses the similarities with South Africa, highlighting the politicization of education as a public good and its impact on citizens. He emphasizes the need to rethink the philosophy of education, urging a perspective that views education as a means of empowering individuals to contribute to society […]

19 January, 2024

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Landless People’s Movement’s Lifalaza Simataa Discusses Education and Its Impact on Voters

In a recent interview, Lifalaza Simataa delves into the state of education in Namibia and its repercussions on the electorate. Simataa sheds light on the slow pace of school construction, insufficient budget allocations, and the resulting challenges in the education sector. Simataa emphasizes that between 2021 and 2022, only one new school was built by the state, indicating a lack of prioritization for education development. He points out that a […]

19 January, 2024

Namibia

Omuthiya Mayor Urges Activation of Dormant Plots Amid Growing Concerns

Omuthiya Mayor, Johannes Ndeutepo, is calling on individuals to initiate development on plots in Omuthiya that have remained inactive for an extended period. Addressing the issue of 316 allocated plots lying idle, Ndeutepo expressed his concerns. He highlighted the escalating number of inactive properties in the town, pointing out that some owners exhibit prolonged silence and show no intent to develop their plots. The mayor further revealed that lease agreements […]

19 January, 2024