Miss Namibia Johanna Swartbooi has set her sights on the universe as she departed to represent Namibia at the Miss Universe pageant in Thailand, scheduled for November 2 to 21, 2025.
The 28-year-old model hopes to represent the unity and cultural diversity of Namibia on the global stage.
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development, the Omaruru Town Council, and Erongo RED have co-funded a project worth N$28 million to electrify 290 homes in the Hakahana settlement at Omaruru.
Life was difficult for residents in the Hakahana settlement before they had access to electricity.
The Masubia Traditional Authority in the Zambezi Region extended its farewell wishes to their retiring stalwart, Ngambela Albius Milinga Kamwi, on Friday.
Otjiwarongo residents have appealed to the Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, to consider relaxing and writing off outstanding water bills, taxes, and rates owed by pensioners and vulnerable community members.
The Seaside Hotel and Spa handed over dividends of N$1.3 million to its shareholders.
The Electricity Control Board (ECB) CEO, Robert Kahimise, has expressed satisfaction with the ongoing construction work progress of the Diaz Wind Farm.
InnoSun, a subsidiary of French company InnoVent, is currently constructing the wind farm for N$1.8 billion.
The newly crowned Miss Kaite 2025, Zandre Josephs, is calling for more awareness campaigns to reduce stigma and empower individuals to prioritise their mental well-being.
The Erongo Governor, Nathalia |Goagoses, has vowed to address the water shortages and lack of basic services faced by small-scale miners at Xobo-Xobos in the Dâures Constituency of the region.
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has highlighted the significance of trade fairs, by emphasising that they go beyond buying and selling.
Witbooi shared this during the official opening of the Rundu Annual Trade Fair, noting that trade fairs empower and strengthen regional economic growth.
The Director General of the Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC), Stanley Similo, received the Broadcast Media Evergreen Special Recognition Award in honour of his outstanding leadership and remarkable contribution to the Southern African Broadcasting Association (SABA).
