insert_link Namibia Ondangwa Sports Stadium on Track for 2025 Opening The construction of the Ondangwa Sports Stadium is progressing well. Maria Namupala, our northern correspondent, reports that during a media briefing on Thursday, Ondangwa Town Council Chief Executive Officer, Ismael Namgongo, stated that the council aims to host its first games at the facility by late 2025. today7 February, 2025
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Police Call for Stronger Partnerships to Tackle Rising Crime With crime on the rise in the country, Oshikoto Regional Commander, Commissioner Teopolina Kalompo-Nashikaku, emphasized the importance of strengthening collaboration with various stakeholders to effectively combat criminal activities. This report is by our northern correspondent, Maria Namupala. today28 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia Oshikoto Police Investigates Two Fatal Accidents Oshikoto Police are investigating two separate incidents of culpable homicide. Our northern correspondent Maria Namupala reports that this is after two women lost their lives in accidents over the weekend. today20 January, 2025
insert_link Namibia NORED to disconnect electricity Nored Head Office By Maria Namupala The northern Namibia's regional Electricity Distributor, NORED has urged its customers and stakeholders to fully settle their overdue accounts or make acceptable payment arrangements before January 21, 2025. The company announced in a media release on Tuesday that it will start disconnecting service for indebted customers whose accounts are in 30-day arrears thereafter. NORED further said customers must pay their debt to enable […] today15 January, 2025
insert_link Environment Namibia braces for extreme heatwave, temperatures soar to 40°C The South African Weather Service has issued a heatwave warning, with high temperatures expected in parts of the North West and Free State until Wednesday, and in KwaZulu-Natal, Gauteng, Limpopo, and Mpumalanga until Friday. In light of this, we spoke with Odillo Kgobetsi from the Namibia Meteorological Service about whether this heatwave will affect Namibia. Kgobetsi explained that a high-pressure system over the sub-region is causing subsiding air, leading to […] today2 December, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts Jessy Tuna Abraham on the Namibia National Students Organization’s (NANSO) Efforts for Educational Progress November 14, 2024 By Leonard Witbeen In an insightful conversation with Miss Jessy Tuna Abraham, the National Executive Council Spokesperson of the Namibia National Students Organization (NANSO), she shared updates on the organization's ongoing efforts to address some of the critical challenges facing the Namibian education system. This year, NANSO has taken a proactive approach to not only assess the state of education in the country but to also […] today15 November, 2024
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek grows northern property financing In 2023, Bank Windhoek sold 142 properties through estate agents in northern Namibia valued at N$188 million. Bank Windhoek Executive Officer of Retail Banking Services and Specialist Finance, James Chapman, announced this substantial increase compared to properties sold at N$88 million in 2021. Chapman was speaking at the Bank Windhoek Annual Northern Estate Agent Awards held on Thursday, 23 May 2024, in Oshakati. The awards recognise residential […] today27 May, 2024
insert_link Namibia Khomas tops prices for bread and oil Residents of Khomas referred to as Zone 2, have experienced a slightly higher inflation rate of 5.7%, while those in the northern regions, known as Zone 1, saw a slightly lower rate of 5.5%. The southern regions, or Zone 3, which includes Omaheke and Erongo, experienced the lowest inflation at 5%. According to Namibia Statistics Agency spokesperson, Mirjam Shihepo, in terms of consumer goods prices, Khomas stood out with the […] today8 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Opuwo Town Council issues warning as roaming livestock hinder development The Opuwo Town Council has issued a warning to livestock owners to maintain suitable enclosures to keep their livestock from roaming within the town’s boundaries. Extensive amounts of livestock, including goats, sheep, cattle, and pigs, are currently being kept within the town’s boundaries, with some being brought in from neighbouring villages. The growth in the animal population poses unique challenges, with the town council’s technical director, Karui Rikambura, describing […] today15 January, 2024
