"Mommies" group seeks urgent aid for underprivileged children

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A grassroots group at Okahandja, going by the name Mommies, is calling for urgent intervention from the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Child Welfare over the increasing number of underprivileged children in the town.

Namibia, Zambia urged to collaborate on climate and development issues

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It is time for Namibia and Zambia to tackle climate issues, global health, and sustainable development.

These were the sentiments of Zambia's High Commissioner to Namibia, Stephen Katuka, expressed during Zambia's 60th anniversary celebration in Windhoek.

N$23 million Namutoni Road rehabilitation set to begin

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The rehabilitation of the Namutoni Road in the Oshikoto Region is set to start next week, following an agreement signed between the Roads Authority and the Tsumeb Municipality.

The 5.5-kilometre Namutoni Road will be rehabilitated for N$23 million.

||Kharas TransNamib workers demonstrate over suspension of rail services

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TransNamib workers based in the ||Kharas Region say the suspension of rail services in the country is affecting them psychologically.

They expressed these sentiments at Keetmanshoop during a nationwide peaceful demonstration organised by the Namibia Transport and Allied Workers Union.

RA called to upgrade roads of national interest

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The Governor of the Otjozondjupa Region has appealed to the Roads Authority (RA) to consider upgrading several roads in the region to full bitumen standard.

James Uerikua said the upgrades are needed as the roads are of national interest.

Rehoboth TC writes off N$26 million in residents' debts

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The Rehoboth Town Council has announced that inhabitants of brick houses in Block E, who previously were unable to own their houses, will be granted title deeds.

N$26 million worth of debt was written off during the process, allowing beneficiaries to start afresh.

Oranjemund hosts diamond festival, showcases growth and development

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The Oranjemund Town Council is hosting its annual Diamond Festival in Oranjemund under the theme "Oranjemund, Your Preferred Business Destination." 

The festival, which started on the 30th of October and will continue until the 2nd of November, was officially opened by Oranjemund Mayor Elias Kasemba.