CPBN launches bidders' education campaign

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The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has raised concerns about the challenges faced by bidders, particularly those who are disqualified for reasons that could have easily been rectified, preventing them from advancing to the financial stage of the bid evaluation process. 

Walvis residents want improved services from municipality

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Residents of Walvis Bay are increasingly becoming frustrated by the poor delivery of service from the local municipal council.

Locals describe the town's services as "third-class" and have raised concerns about the growing number of issues affecting daily life.

ECB issues guidelines after electrocution deaths

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The Electricity Control Board (ECB) has laid down guidelines for regional electricity distributors following the death of eight people over the past four years due to electrocution.

In 2022/2025, 17 accidents were reported, with eight of them being fatalities caused by electrocution.

Omaruru river destroys everything in its wake

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Heavy rains in and around Omaruru have caused the Omaruru River to flood its banks, leading to significant damage to nearby properties, including guesthouses.

The Kashana Guesthouse was particularly affected, with its fencing destroyed and water entering guest rooms, forcing some guests to check out.

Farmers urged to preserve rain water for later use

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Deputy headman at Okaamatutjindo village in the Okakarara Constituency, Kapenauarue Katjiveri, has called on farming communities in most parts of the country to find alternatives to save and preserve rainwater for later use.

99 die in road crashes this year

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The latest police figures indicate that 99 people have died on Namibia's roads between January and the 23rd of March.

Head of NamPol's Traffic Law Enforcement, Commissioner Petrus Swartz, said 632 accidents caused injury to 1,018 people.