OVAHERERO & OVAMBANDERU HONOUR GENOCIDE VICTIMS

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The Ovaherero and Ovambanderu communities gathered in Swakopmund to commemorate and honour the victims of the 1904–1908 genocide.

The communities marched through the streets of Swakompmund as they paid homage to thousands of Ovaherero and Nama who died during the genocide.

DUMPSITE POVERTY MARS INDEPENDENCE ANNIVERSARY

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While some quarters celebrate Independence Day, more than two hundred people living on the outskirts of the Walvis Bay municipality dumpsite say they have little to celebrate as they continue to struggle for survival.

ERONGO GOVERNOR CALLS FOR URGENT MINING POLICY REFORM

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The Erongo Governor has called for an urgent reform to mining policies to support small-scale miners in the Daures constituency.

Nathalia |Goagoses made this remark during the official opening of the induction and ordination seminar for members of the National Council held at Swakopmund.

WILDLIFE PROTECTION IN NAMIB-NAUKLUFT PARK BOOSTED

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Efforts to strengthen wildlife protection and environmental monitoring in the Namib-Naukluft National Park have received a boost following a donation of radio communication equipment by mining company Langer Heinrich Uranium.

WALVIS BAY COMMUNITY WORRIED ABOUT RISING SCHOOL CRIMES

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School crimes, from bullying to theft, are becoming increasingly common among learners, and community leaders at Walvis Bay are concerned.

Walvis Bay Deputy Mayor Miina Hangula said certain forms of unacceptable behaviour at schools are gradually becoming normalised.

SANITARY PAD DONATION TO MAINTAIN GIRL-CHILD DIGNITY

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Hundreds of schoolgirls in the Erongo Region are set to benefit from a major sanitary pad donation aimed at promoting personal hygiene, dignity and uninterrupted access to education.