Annakleta Haikera A well-known resident in Rundu, Gabriel Hakusembe, on Monday generously donated four containers totaling 10,000 litres of water to the residents of Suncity, who have been enduring water scarcity for several months. Hakusembe announced that the residents will receive water deliveries twice a week until a permanent solution to the water crisis […]
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has seen a gradual uptick in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past two years, elevating its position to the 11th highest TB incidence rate globally. In 2023, the country reported 9,200 TB patients, marking an increase from 8,604 cases in 2022, representing a 6.9% rise. Minister of Health and […]
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has reported 15 malaria-related deaths between January and March, with a total of 6,147 confirmed cases recorded so far this year. Addressing World Health Day commemorations in Rundu, Kavango East region, on Tuesday, Minister of Health and Social Services, Kalumbu Shangula, expressed concern over the doubling of malaria cases […]
By: Annakleta Haikera Motorists are bracing for an uptick in fuel prices as the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced price hikes for both petrol and diesel, effective Wednesday. According to the Ministry, petrol prices will rise by 152 cents per litre, while diesel will see an increase of 72 cents per litre. […]
By: Annakleta Haikera The Hambukushu Traditional Authority has urged President Nangolo Mbumba to intervene in a dispute concerning the recognition of the Khwe Traditional Authority and the appointment of its leader within the Bwabwata National Park. Reports indicate that the Khwe people (San) have been settled in Bwabwata, located in the Mukwe Constituency of […]
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu has called for reforms in the management of green schemes, urging that managers be granted full authority to oversee operations and facilitate food security and socio-economic development. Mbangu, during an engagement with the Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and farm managers in the region highlighted the challenges […]
By: Annakleta Haikera Leaders in the Kavango East Region are urgently calling on the Ministry of Mines and Energy to prioritise the needs of the people by accelerating rural electrification efforts in the region and incorporating provisions for solar energy solutions. The regional leadership contends that over the past 34 years, rural electrification […]
By: Annakleta Haikera New Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Commissioner, Gerson Sindano, has called on the country’s youth, particularly students, to earnestly embrace their role in nation-building. Addressing participants during a recent engagement session organised by the Namibia Needs Me (NNM) project, Sindano emphasised the pivotal role students play in shaping the nation’s […]
By: Annakleta Haikera Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called upon the government to expedite its efforts in addressing the impact of climate change, warning of an impending severe drought. During the opening session of Swapo’s Central Committee meeting held on Saturday, Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the pressing need for action, citing the scant rainfall received […]
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango West Regional Council and the region’s Directorate of Education have distanced themselves from the procurement process regarding alleged overpriced furniture for Himarwa Iithete Secondary School. The Ministry faced criticism for purportedly spending N$1.5 million on school furniture tender which was awarded to a company specialising in printing and […]