By: Loise Shiimi The Ondangwa Town Council has extended support to six local teams by providing them with football and volleyball equipment valued at N$93,745 in a bid to bolster sports development at the town. The beneficiary teams include SOS Volleyball Academy, Ondangwa Soccer Academy, Young Braves FC, Ondangwa United FC, Mama Love […]
Loise Shiimi The Ruacanna Town Council this year spent over N$380 000 to host its 11th Easter tournament in a bid to boost the town’s economic development and boost domestic tourism through sports. Of that amount, close to N$150,000 was earmarked for prizes. Simaneka Nendongo, spokesperson for the Ruacana Town Council, highlighted in an […]
By: Loise Shiimi The hopes of a bountiful harvest for many crop farmers this year were dashed when strong winds accompanied by hailstones and rain ravaged fields and gardens in some parts of the north. Ohumba Farming, located in Ohangwena region, known for producing a variety of fresh produce and fruits, was among […]
By: Loise Shiimi and Nghiinomenwea-vali Erastus Gender equity and women’s representatives have slammed the celebration of Women’s Day for neglecting women in remote and rural areas. The International Women’s Day is recognised on March 8 every year to honour women’s achievements globally. However, concerns have been raised regarding the inclusivity of celebrations, particularly […]
By: Loise Shiimi The initial phase of the proposed Ondangwa Stadium, which encompasses a sports field, running track, and pavilion, is projected to be finalised over a period of approximately five years. Ismael Namgongo, the Chief Executive Officer (CEO) of the Ondangwa Town Council, revealed in a recent interview with Eagle FM that […]
By: Loise Shiimi President Nangolo Mbumba held discussions with the eight traditional authorities in the Oshana town council on Saturday. The traditional authorities represented include Ombalantu, Ongandjera, Ombadja, Uukwaluudhi, Uukolonkadhi, Uukwambi, Ondonga, and Oukwanyama. Mbumba emphasised that his visit aimed to update the traditional leaders about his transition to the presidency and reinforce […]
By: Loise Shiimi The University of Namibia (UNAM) has launched a Readiness Programme designed to assist Advanced Subsidiary (AS) level learners in qualifying for studies beyond the diploma level at the institution. Jacob Sheehama, the Hifikepunye Pohamba Campus Director, announced the initiative in an interview with Eagle FM last week. The programme aims to […]
By: Loise Shiimi Northern taxi drivers have expressed disappointment in the latest national budget, stating that it overlooks the transportation industry and fails to address the challenges posed by rising fuel costs. Shivolo Mathews, their spokesperson, called for either an increase in taxi fares or more subsidies to alleviate the financial strain on […]
By: Loise Shiimi The construction of the Dr. Abraham Iyambo Primary School, which was abandoned in 2017, is on the brink of revival after seven years of stagnation. The school project, located in Windhoek’s Moses Garoeb constituency, was halted in 2017 due to concerns about the site’s location on a hill, which posed […]
By: Loise Shiimi With Namibia importing 65% of its potatoes from South Africa, valued at N$538 million annually, the Namibian Agronomic Board (NAB), in collaboration with the National Association of Horticulture Producers (NAHOP), is conducting free training sessions for small-scale farmers. These training sessions have already covered various towns across Namibia, including Gobabis, […]