Windhoek launches backyard gardening project

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The City of Windhoek has launched the Backyard Gardening Project to promote household food security and sustainable urban agriculture. The main objective is to increase food security through awareness and sustainable backyard production in Windhoek.

MVA Fund wraps up Omaheke outreach

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The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has concluded its weeklong outreach programme in the Omaheke Region, aimed at taking services closer to the communities.

Okongo Swapo Office renamed after First Gentleman

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The Swapo Party’s Okongo District Office honoured the First Gentleman, Epaphras Ndaitwah, by renaming the office after him.

While thanking the leadership for the gesture, Ndaitwah urged them to work hard and build on the foundation already laid to develop the country.

City of Windhoek launches Jazz Festival for November 1st

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The City of Windhoek has launched the Jazz Festival, slated for November 1st at the Hage Geingob Stadium.

This year's line-up features Namibian acts Bongani Soul, Esme Songbird, Ugly Creatures, Harmonic Grooves, Botselo, Sigera Jazz, and the Swinger Jazz Band. 

Daures village breaks ground for low-carbon fertiliser plant

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The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village in the Erongo Region is constructing an ammonium sulphate plant, which will produce fertiliser for the local and international markets.

The Dâures Green Hydrogen Village is located about 90 kilometres from Uis.

China, Namibia mark 35 years of diplomatic relations

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The Embassy of China hosted their 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Namibia, which coincided with the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People's Republic of China.

Mothers praise NEO Namibia for supporting preemies

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Some mothers who gave birth to premature babies at the Rundu State Hospital said the NEO for Namibia NGO has been a beacon of hope.

It was an emotional affair as various mothers gathered to share stories about their premature babies during the NGO's 10th anniversary. 

Universal Church holds Anti-Suicide march

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The Universal Church held a march against suicide aimed at raising awareness and addressing mental health issues faced by men and women.

Namibia ranks as one of the countries in Africa with the highest suicide rates, with over 80% being males.

Venaani: Farmers face delays in accessing land

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The president of the Popular Democratic Movement (PDM), McHenry Venaani, said farmers who want to buy land through Agribank are finding it difficult to access land, taking them up to six months.

He explained that this is because people selling land are only willing to do so through commercial banks.

LLPB urges action to protect FMD-Free Zone

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The Livestock and Livestock Products Board is urging livestock producers and stakeholders to take proactive measures to protect the foot and mouth disease-free zone.