The Brigadier General of the Green Flag, under the Ovambanderu Traditional Council, Tjiuatu Kandjou, has called on women and young girls to take an interest in knowing their traditions and cultural norms.
The Leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, has pledged to address key issues such as malnutrition, access to agricultural land, water, and electricity if elected in the upcoming November 27 election.
Resettled farmers in Boomlager, Okorukambe Constituency, are grappling with a severe water shortage after their borehole dried up years ago. Residents are forced to travel long distances to fetch water from nearby farms.
The National Unity Democratic Organisation (NUDO) Gobabis Municipality Councillor, Elvire Theron, has resigned with immediate effect.
This was confirmed by the town mayor, Melba Tjozongoro.
Tjozongoro says Theron sent a letter of resignation to the Chief Executive Officer.
SWANU of Namibia will prioritise unemployment, poverty, public health, education, and rural economy once elected into power.
This was shared by the party's president, Evilastus Kaaronda, during the official launch of the party manifesto and a regional conference held at Gobabis over the weekend.
Some residents of Gobabis are camping at the town's municipal head office, waiting for the local authority leadership to receive their petition.
Workers of the Gobabis Municipality staged a demonstration demanding that the council investigate financial status, progress on capital projects, maladministration, lack of good governance, favouritism, and unfair labour practices affecting development at Gobabis.
The late Senior Traditional Councillor of the Ovaherero Traditional Authority, Usiel Kambirongo, was laid to rest at the Ozombuzovindinda Cultural Heritage site in the Otjinene Constituency. In accordance with his wishes, Kambirongo was buried in a rare standing position, facing east.
The leader of the Ovambanderu Traditional Authority has called on traditional leaders to become catalysts in promoting cultural activities to restore traditional norms and preserve cultures.
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, has commended the efforts and dedication shown by the Katuuo family at Orevia village for setting up a garden project to address food security and job creation.
