Seventy-one-year-old Olga Sauseb, a resident of Swartak in the Tsumkwe Constituency, is among the residents who have had to endure walking several kilometers to access water for daily use.

Namibia continues to mourn the passing of its second First Lady, Penehupifo Pohamba, who died on 17 October. She is remembered for her dedication to maternal and child healthcare, the fight against HIV/AIDS and malaria, and the empowerment of women and rural communities.

Older persons are valuable sources of knowledge, wisdom and experience.

Communities have therefore been urged during the celebration of Older Persons Day at Muyako Village in the Katima Mulilo Rural Constituency to recognise their contribution to society.

Watching a child battle a rare medical condition can be a draining journey.

The third phase of the Future Rural Africa research programme has been launched at the University of Namibia's Katima Mulilo Campus, with stakeholders calling for research to translate into practical solutions that support sustainable development and improve livelihoods in rural communities.

Residents of Otjitho Village in the Ruacana Constituency are facing a severe water shortage after their underground water supply dried up.

The situation has forced some residents to spend nights at the water point to get water when it becomes available.

In the Omaheke Region, farming is part of everyday life. For many people here, especially in rural communities, livestock farming is not just a business. It is how families earn an income, put food on the table and support their households. 

Kavango East Regional Council has called for urgent government intervention to improve access to safe drinking water, saying many communities living along the Kavango River still rely directly on the river for water.

What do you call a person whose responsibility is to produce nourishment that is able to sustain life?  A farmer

Others refer to them as our everyday heroes. 

They make sure we have food, despite extreme weather conditions. Their work is physically demanding and financially taxing. 

The government has highlighted that traditional midwives remain an important part of maternal healthcare, particularly in rural communities where access to formal health services is limited.