ONGONGO ICT TOWER BOOSTS INTERNET CONNECTIVITY

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The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Information Communication Technology visited the Ongongo tower in the Opuwo rural constituency in the Kunene region as part of their oversight visit to assess infrastructure funded by the government to connect the school and clinic to the Internet.

SENIORS DECRY SUSPENDED PENSION PAYMENTS

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For two senior citizens, the suspension of their monthly pension grants has brought uncertainty and hardship.

They say the suspension was effected despite having complied with the government's verification requirements.

RUGURU DONATES FOOD TO SAN COMMUNITY

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At least 50 households from the San community at Nkurenkuru's Extension 5 have received food donations from Ruguru Investment. The donation is worth N$85,700.

Ruguru Investment is one of the companies allocated fishing rights in the Kavango West Region.

OTJOVAHONGE QUEENS SUPPORT GIRLS WITH HYGIENE PRODUCTS

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The Otjovahonge Queens group has supported young girls of Waterberg Primary School in Okakarara with sanitary pads and cosmetics as an aim to keep the girl child in school.

The all-woman group says this initiative was targeting learners who are less fortunate and dwelling in the hostels.

NIPAM AND NBC PARTNER TO PROVIDE WINTER WARMTH

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As winter temperatures continue to affect vulnerable communities across Namibia, initiatives that provide warmth, food and essential supplies have become increasingly important in supporting those most in need. 

FATHER BALANCES WORK AND BABY CARE IN KATUTURA

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Most parents leave for work after dropping their children off at daycare or in the care of family. 

For 34-year-old Boas Iipinge, the working day begins with preparing his eight-month-old son for a journey they make together through the streets of Katutura in Windhoek.

GAM YOUTH RAISE CONCERNS OVER LACK OF SUPPORT

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Young people in the Gam settlement say they are being left behind by other youth in Tsumkwe.

They have accused the youth office in the Tsumkwe Constituency of failing to provide timely information, support, and feedback on funding applications and development opportunities.