SWAKOPMUND HEALER SEEKS SUPPORT FOR MASSAGE TABLE

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Swakopmund resident Maria Bloodstaan, who has used her hands to heal aching bodies and comfort struggling community members for the past 50 years, is seeking help to procure a massage table.

Currently, the 60-year-old Bloodstaan uses her bed to treat clients.

SWAKOP URANIUM PRAISES MEDIA’S ROLE

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Swakop Uranium Chief Executive Officer Luo Wei hailed the work of the media in light of the World Press Freedom Day celebration.

He said the media remains a critical partner in promoting transparency, accountability and informed public dialogue within the mining sector.

ONGWEDIVA COUNCIL EYES STAFF GYM

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Fitness may soon become part of the daily routine at Ongwediva Town Council, as the local authority considers establishing gym facilities for staff in a bid to improve wellness, reduce stress, and strengthen service delivery.

KUNENE MOURNS BUS CRASH VICTIMS

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The residents of Kunene came together in mourning during a mass memorial service for the 11 victims who died in an accident involving the Ministry of Health patient bus between Otjiwarongo and Okahandja on the 1st of May.

#BEFREE MOVEMENT HOSTS YOUTH MASCULINITY AND HEALTH DIALOGUE

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The #BeFree Movement hosted its #BeFree Ballers, a youth-centred initiative bringing together young men, mentors and service providers to engage in conversations on masculinity and sexual reproductive health amongst others.

The programme drew over a hundred young men who engaged with these topics. 

MCNAB CALLS FOR HONEST TALK ON INEQUALITY IN HARDAP

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Hardap Region Governor Riaan McNab has called for open and honest discussions on inequality and living conditions in the Hardap Region.

He said this during a meeting with the Parliamentary Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs and Petitions today in Mareintal.

FESTUS MOGAE HONOURED AT HERO’S FAREWELL

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Thousands of people, including foreign dignitaries, yesterday gave a hero's farewell to Botswana's third president, Festus Mogae, during a memorial service in Gaborone.

Former Mozambican president Joaquim Chissano was among the speakers at a memorial service.

FAMILY ALLEGES ILLEGAL SALE OF ONGWEDIVA PLOT

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The family of Ester Martin from Elyambala in Ongwediva are out in the cold after their plot was allegedly sold without their consent.

Attempts to appeal against the alleged irregular sale of land have failed.
The plot initially belonged to the late Riridis Kuutondokwa, who was Martin's mother.

SANKWASA VISITS OMARURU AMID GOVERNANCE CONCERNS

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The Minister of Urban and Rural Development (MURD), James Sankwasa, visited the Omaruru Municipality, where concerns surrounding governance and administration were raised.