Residents of the Paradise informal settlement in Keetmanshoop are questioning the municipality's long-standing promise to provide electricity as they continue to struggle with basic needs.
An amount of N$1,600 might be someone's savings, but for 77-year-old Frans Geiseb, from Omatako Village in Otjozondjupa Region, the monthly old-age pension grant is more than a personal lifeline.
It is the only source of income sustaining a household of about 25 family members.
Namibia has been selected to host the 2028 International Network of Basin Organisations World Basin Summit, a milestone for the country's growing reputation in sustainable water management and climate adaptation.
More than ten shebeens have been shut down at Gam after failing to meet liquor licensing requirements.
Local business owners said the requirements, while lawful, do not reflect the realities on the ground in Gam Settlement, where inadequate basic infrastructure remains a daily challenge.
The leader of the ||Haboben clan, Dawid Gertze, has urged youth to speak out against internal strife over succession battles among the Nama traditional leaders.
Gertze, who is also the governor of ||Kharas, noted such conflicts deprive communities of development.
Teenage pregnancy continues to be a pressing concern in the Ohangwena Region, with over 10,000 recorded from 2021 until 2025.
Ohangwena Governor Kadiva Hamutumwa revealed the statistics during the Miss World Namibia send-off gala dinner at Eenhana.
The Ongwediva Annual Trade Fair (OATF) fundraising gala dinner has raised N$2,1 million to host its 25th fair anniversary.
This is an increase from last year's gala dinner, which raised N$1,6 million.
The media plays a crucial role in shaping and influencing the public’s perceptions.
The Ministry of Justice and Labour Relations has encouraged the public to access the integrated employment system during off-peak hours to reduce congestion.
The ministry says the system is experiencing temporary performance issues due to a high volume of users accessing it simultaneously.
The Swakopmund Constituency Office has handed over business equipment worth N$168,000 to local entrepreneurs through the Constituency Development Fund Support Programme.
