Community Empowerment

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Namibia

Oshikoto Governor Unveils N$25 Million Borehole Project

By Maria Namupala Oshikoto Regional Governor Sacky Kathindi has inaugurated four newly constructed boreholes in the villages of Akazulu, Onelao, Otatashe, and Oshikondeilwa. The water project, valued at N$25 million, was officially commissioned on Monday. Speaking at the event, Kathindi said the Regional Council, together with central government, is intensifying efforts to improve the well-being of communities by ensuring essential services are brought closer to residents. “The commissioning of this […]

today18 November, 2025

Namibia

Dordabis Community Benefits from Climate-Smart Food Initiative

With N$150,000 support from Santam Namibia, Miss Namibia 2024, Prisca Anyolo, unveiled a climate-smart food project in Dordabis. The program is designed to combat hunger, promote self-reliance, and provide skills and economic empowerment. Anyolo noted the project’s goal is to help communities move beyond dependence on food aid toward sustainable food systems. Santam CEO is Franco Feris. For the full interview listen to the Business tonight on NOVA 103.5

today25 September, 2025

Interview Transcripts

Interview: Walvis Bay Activist Elvis Goseb Slams Council Over Unemployment and Service Failures

Community activist Elvis Goseb has raised serious concerns about the state of local governance in Walvis Bay, pointing to growing youth unemployment and the local council’s failure to deliver basic services. Speaking to Future Media, Goseb explained how tenders for public works—such as road repairs—are often awarded to external contractors, despite community proposals to train and employ local youth. “Our proposals fell on deaf ears,” Goseb said, adding that the […]

today23 June, 2025