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.
As Christmas draws closer, acts of kindness continue to pour in for the less fortunate.
Gabriel Eixab, a young man from Katutura, has devoted himself to giving back to his community, making a meaningful impact on the lives of both young and old.
A 49-year-old man was found dead in an alleged suicide by hanging at his home in Katutura on Sunday, 20 October 2024. The discovery was made by his uncle at around 07:30 in his room on Hans Uirab Street.
An inspiring initiative is taking place in Katutura, Windhoek as underprivileged youth are given a chance to transform their lives through the Basketball Artist School foundation.
The nbc Sport Desks Daywis Thimoteus spoke to Pedro Pasile BAS Coordinator for more details.
The Health and Social Services Ministry (MoHSS) has put out an open bid for the construction of a state-of-the-art district hospital in Katutura.
The bid calls for bulk electrical services for farm 1024, a portion of the remainder of farm 508, bordering the Havana residential area.
'We can do it. Disability is not inability."
These were the words of Josef Sheema, a person with a disability who walked six kilometres from B1 City People's Mall Katutura to the National Museum of Namibia in support of people with disabilities.
The One Economy Foundation is looking at expanding services and programmes offered at its Katutura-based Be Free Youth Campus.
Its Executive Chairperson, Monica Geingos, says the decision is informed by the growing needs of young people across Namibia.
Property evictions are becoming a rising trend, especially among the most vulnerable members of the Katutura community.
The City of Windhoek is inviting owners of homes built from 1959 to 1960 in the Katutura and Khomasdal areas to participate in a Voluntary Exchange of Houses Programme.
Local businesses are urged to employ aggressive advertising strategies for their products and services in order to reach a wider market.
President Nangolo Mbumba emphasised this following visits to popular locations in Katutura.
