Namibia

Oshakati, Ondangwa register nearly 13 000 people for drought relief

The persistent drought situation has not only affected farmers and rural communities but has also had a significant impact on urban areas, Oshana Region Governor Elia Irimari said on Monday. He was speaking during the handing over of food parcels by the Oshana Regional Council to the three local authorities of the region. Irimari said many families are facing challenges in accessing sufficient food and basic necessities, leading […]

16 January, 2024

Namibia

Limited school space leaves parents stranded in Moses ||Garoeb Constituency

By Linea Dishena and Daniella Izaaks Parents and guardians in Windhoek’s Moses ||Garoeb Constituency have been left frustrated by limited spaces in school, especially for Grade 1 learners. Speaking to Nampa here on Monday, constituency councillor Stefanus Ndengu said limited space is a challenge every year, as the constituency has only four primary schools and two secondary schools catering for its estimated population of 90 000 to 100 000 […]

16 January, 2024

Namibia

Chief’ Assembly condemns violence in Gaza

The Chiefs’ Assembly (CA) of the Ovaherero and Ovambanderu traditional leaders expressed its solidarity with the civilian population of Gaza on Monday. “The Chiefs Assembly joins all progressive and peace-loving peoples of the world, in solidarity with the civilian population of Gaza, who are bearing the brunt of Israeli bombardments,” it said in a statement released by co-chairpersons Jeffrey Kavendji and Mbakumua Hengari. The CA acknowledged South Africa’s International […]

16 January, 2024

Local

Trustco plans to raise NAD 2.4 billion from shareholders to tap into Namibia’s economic potential.

Trustco Group Holdings Limited is concluding pivotal transactions with key shareholders that underscore confidence in Namibia's bright economic prospects and Trustco's time tested capabilities to channel investment into high-growth areas. First, Trustco and United States fund Riskowitz Value Fund LP (RVF) will enter into an option to make a cash investment of up to NAD 950 million into Trustco, entrenching RVF as a key anchor foreign investor. The […]

16 January, 2024

Local

NCF hosts the National Chess Championships Qualifiers

From Thursday, 11 January until Sunday, 14 January 2024, the Namibia Chess Federation (NCF) hosted the Namibia National Chess Qualifiers in Windhoek. In a thrilling display of strategic brilliance and tactical prowess, the participating players showcased their chess talent during the contest. The stakes were high as the top five players from the men and the women’s sections would secure a coveted spot in the Namibia National Chess […]

16 January, 2024

Namibia

President Geingob criticises Germany’s support for Israel

Namibia has criticized Germany for rejecting a case at the UN's top court that accused Israel of committing genocide in Gaza. President Hage Geingob urged Germany to reconsider its intervention in defense and questioned its moral commitment to the UN Convention against genocide. We asked local Political Analyst Rakkel Andreas for her opinion.

15 January, 2024

Namibia

More can still be done despite achievement: Diergaardt

||Kharas Regional Council Chief Executive Officer, Benedictus Diergaardt, remarked that despite the region's drop from second to third place in the Namibia Senior Secondary Certificate Ordinary (NSSCO) level results, it remains a significant achievement. The NSSCO results were released last Wednesday, with ||Kharas ranking third, trailing behind Khomas and Kavango East regions. Addressing a staff meeting of the Directorate of Education, Arts, and Culture on Monday, Diergaardt expressed his […]

15 January, 2024

Namibia

Emvula accorded official funeral

The late veteran of the liberation struggle, Tulinane Obed Emvula, has been accorded an official funeral by the government. A memorial service for Emvula will be held on Saturday, while the burial service will take place on Sunday, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology said in a statement issued Friday. The memorial service will take place at Emvula’s homestead at Oshikuku in the Omusati Region, and he will […]

12 January, 2024

Namibia

Ondangwa Town Council cleans up to mitigate flood risks

Employees of the Ondangwa Town Council have started cleaning water channels and culverts in order to mitigate floods risks during the rainy season. Town council spokesperson Petrina Shitalangaho-Mutikisha told Nampa the exercise started in December and is ongoing. Areas in need of cleaning are identified through random inspections and reports from residents. “The water channels were created to channel the flow of water collected either from houses or from […]

12 January, 2024