Windhoek residents face flooding challenges

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2025 began with much-anticipated rains in Windhoek, bringing relief to many after months of dry weather.

However, the downpours quickly turned into a nightmare for some residents, leaving them grappling with flooding and property damage. 

Families urged to support mental patients

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In recent years, Namibia has seen a significant rise in mental health cases.

What was once managed by a single specialist and one medical officer now requires a larger workforce to meet growing demands.

Ongos Valley Golf Open

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The Namibia Amateur Golf Union, in collaboration with Ongos Valley, will be hosting two exciting events next week.

The first event will focus on giving back to the community through a charity event starting on Friday, aiming to provide a soup kitchen to destitute schools.

Local councillor assures community of new borehole drilling

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Villagers at Mateke in the Kavango East Region need potable water.

The villagers claim that their lives are at risk due to human-wildlife conflict. 

The villagers say they walk about five kilometres to fetch water and are prone to being attacked by crocodiles.

Windhoek resident left homeless after shack fire

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A 62-year-old resident of Windhoek's Goreangab area, Maripurua Kotjipari, has been left homeless after his shack burnt down.

Kotjipari was reading by candlelight at nine o'clock in the evening when he fell asleep.