INTERVIEW | Safety on the beach
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Swakopmund is one of the preferred holiday destinations in the country, and with its pleasant weather, it is impossible to stay indoors.
Swakopmund is one of the preferred holiday destinations in the country, and with its pleasant weather, it is impossible to stay indoors.
Motorists are urged to be extra vigilant and cautious on the roads as traffic has started to build up on major routes.
nbc's coastal reporter Stefan |Uirab spoke to Nampol's Unit Commander for Community Affairs in the Erongo Region, Inspector Ileni Shapumba.
Tourism is one of Namibia's fastest-growing industries, and as the holiday season approaches, thousands of tourists and holidaymakers, both local and foreign, will descend on the coastal town of Swakopmund.
As the festive season kicks into high gear, the Namibian Transport Department and law enforcement agencies are actively engaged in a comprehensive road safety campaign.
The focal point of their efforts is the B2 Swakopmund Roadblock, strategically positioned on one of Namibia's busiest highways.
The government allocates close to N$4,1 million every month to support over 3000 people with disabilities in the Erongo Region.
Erongo Governor Neville Andre has, however, expressed dissatisfaction with the situation where senior citizens are left alone to care for children with disabilities.
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba is actively calling on both the public and private sectors to open up employment avenues for 2,989 graduates from the National Youth Service (NYS).
The Erongo Police, from January to October 2023, recorded 525 GBV-related cases.
Erongo Governor Neville Andre revealed this on the occasion of the World Aids Day commemoration and the launch of the 16 days of activism against gender-based violence.
Some children from Botswana, Namibia, Zambia, and Zimbabwe have expressed their views on Children’s Day and their rights by saying abuse, access to clean water, drug addiction, and feelings of neglect are their biggest concerns.
Erongo Governor Neville Andre says there is a need to exchange ideas, experiences, and expertise to develop comprehensive rehabilitation frameworks that can be adapted and implemented in each country according to their specific needs and resources.
Minister in the Presidency Christine ||Hoëbes says that the world is facing increasing pressures as a result of climate change, which puts millions of lives at risk.