#CommunityDevelopment

Windhoek District Hospital Access Road Nears Completion

The Health ministry has announced major progress on the construction of the new Windhoek District Hospital access road, stormwater systems, and bulk water infrastructure, with completion expected in April 2026. Selma Taapopi reports:

13 January, 2026

Namibia

Rehoboth Town Council Strengthens Ties with Hardap Regional Council

The Rehoboth Town Council, led by Mayor Jacky Jackson #Khariseb, paid a courtesy visit to the Hardap Regional Council to introduce its newly elected officials and share the town’s development plans. The delegation met with Governor Riaan McNab, Chairperson Simon Kooper, regional councillors, and heads of directorates to discuss collaboration, shared learning, and alignment with national development frameworks. Regional councillors praised Rehoboth’s leadership and effective governance, pledging support for replicating best practices across the region. […]

12 January, 2026

Health / Medical

Interview: 2026 Could Be a Breakthrough Year for Namibia’s Food Security, Says Alliance Director

Windhoek, 6 January 2026 – Ben Schernick, Director of the Nutrition and Food Security Alliance of Namibia (NFSAN), says the new administration’s enthusiasm and focus on poverty eradication, health, and food security present a unique opportunity for progress in 2026. Speaking in a detailed interview, Schernick welcomed the government’s commitment but stressed the importance of strengthening and fully implementing existing policies, including the Food and Nutrition Security Policy under the […]

7 January, 2026