insert_link Namibia Gobabis Municipality Councillors in Arrears with Residents’ Services Suspended Five councillors of the Gobabis municipality collectively owe the town over N$650,000, while services for residents with overdue accounts are being suspended concurrently. Gobabis Chief Executive Sophia Eises confirmed the municipality's practice of cutting off services to residents in arrears, stating that this is a routine measure unless payment arrangements are made. However, Eises declined to comment on the councillors' outstanding debts. Reports indicate the mayor, her deputy, and three […] today19 April, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts Omaheke Region’s Governor Pijoo Nganate responds to Farmland Occupation In a recent conversation, Governor Pijoo Nganate of the Omaheke region provided insights into the ongoing issue of farmland occupation, shedding light on the complexities and challenges faced by both the government and the landless populace. Governor Nganate began by acknowledging the plight of individuals within the Khabarovsk townlands who have been vocal about their need for land. He highlighted efforts by regional leadership to communicate these concerns to the […] today8 April, 2024
insert_link Interview Transcripts Landless People’s Movement Gobabis-based activist Lesley Pienaar talks farmland occupation In a recent interview, Lesley Pienaar, an activist based in Gobabis and a prominent figure in the Landless People's Movement, shed light on the ongoing issue of farmland occupation in Namibia. Pienaar's words underscore the frustration and desperation felt by many Namibians who find themselves without access to the land necessary for their livelihoods. Pienaar's remarks center around the occupation of Witsand farm, a symbolic act aimed at drawing attention […] today8 April, 2024
insert_link Local Bank Windhoek supports sustainable feeding schemes Aiming to keep children in school while nourished, Bank Windhoek donated N$252,000 to Imago Dei Welfare and Poverty Relief. Imago Dei facilitated the feeding scheme from August 2023 with feeding programmes and soup kitchens to feed over 1700 children in five regions. The feeding scheme was successfully implemented through schools by a team of volunteers, learners, and teachers who assisted in preparing and serving meals. Imago Dei, whose ultimate […] today18 March, 2024
insert_link Namibia Calls Intensify for Enhanced Rural Electrification in Omaheke Region Inhabitants of the Omaheke Region are actively championing the establishment of an electricity distribution body to amplify rural electrification efforts. These recommendations emerged from recent consultations with the National Planning Commission, underscoring the residents' strong desire for improved rural electrification. Despite acknowledged efforts by the central government, there's a collective call for more proactive measures. Additionally, while a significant portion of the population has access to clean drinking water and […] today5 March, 2024
insert_link Local Mathematics unlocks great potential – teachers In collaboration with the African Leadership Institute (ALI) and the Ministry of Education Arts and Culture, Bank Windhoek recently hosted forty teachers for a three-day Mathematics workshop at Rock Lodge, in the Okahandja district. With facilitators from the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture, the teachers represented Khomas, Omaheke, Hardap and the Otjozondjupa Regions. The workshop focused on helping the grade eight and nine teachers with essential mathematics […] today22 February, 2024
insert_link Namibia Tsjaka Residents Advocate for Comprehensive Solutions in NDP6 Consultation Residents of Tsjaka in the Omaheke Region actively engaged in a consultative meeting on the sixth National Development Plan, shedding light on crucial challenges affecting their community. Foremost among these concerns is the acute shortage of water, compounded by the disappointment of finding government-drilled boreholes in the area to be dry. Beyond water issues, residents expressed worries about insufficient land for local farmers, hurdles in rural electrification, and deficiencies in […] today21 February, 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 Global Tributes Flow for Late President Hage Geingob, Says Former Gobabis Mayor Elvira Theron, former Mayor of Gobabis, remarks on the lasting impact of the late President Hage Geingob, stating that he continues to make history even after his passing. Leaders worldwide are remembering and celebrating President Geingob, putting Namibia on the international map. Theron, after signing a book of condolences at the Omaheke governor's office, expresses admiration for the global tributes, noting that even in death, President Hage Geingob uplifts Namibia's […] today7 February, 2024
