Governor urges participation in consultative meetings

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Kavango West Governor Verna Sinimbo said she has observed poor attendance at national consultative meetings, urging office bearers and community members to take part.

She made the call during the National Upstream Petroleum Local Content Policy consultative meeting at Nkurenkuru.

Kavango West questions 10% Oil, Gas benefit

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Namibia's oil and gas sector could boost the economy, but some residents in the Kavango West Region think the 10% benefit share is too small to grow the economy. 

EFN calls for accountability across all media entities

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The Editors Forum of Namibia's Chairperson, Toivo Ndjebela, has emphasised the importance of accountability and inclusive engagement within the media sector. 

He highlighted the long-standing challenge of handling complaints involving media entities that are not part of the EFN. 

Family seeks funds to repatriate Jackson Kaujeua Jr.'s body

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The family of late musician Jackson Kaujeua Junior is raising funds to repatriate his body from Norway for burial. 

Kaujeua Jnr, a renowned musician and the son of liberation struggle icon Jackson Kaujeua, died in Norway on Sunday after an illness.

Psychologist urges men to create positive spaces for interaction

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Clinical psychologist Joab Mudzanapabwe has urged men to create positive spaces for entertainment and interaction. 

Speaking at the Men on the Move event, held as part of Suicide Prevention Month, Dr. Mudzanapabwe challenged men to come up with initiatives that promote fun, connection, and wellbeing.

Governor Nganate urges chiefs to align with NDP6

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Omaheke Governor Pijoo Nganate has reminded traditional authorities that it's high time they acquaint themselves with the seven pillars of the Sixth National Development Plan (NDP6) to address regional development.

Nganate made this remark at the annual Okeseta Commemoration Day.

Rundu’s Millennium Zone One without water for a month

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Some residents from Millennium Zone One in Rundu have been without running water for over a month.

Their efforts to get a solution from the Rundu town council are not paying off, and residents say they are now convinced that the local authority is not taking them seriously. 

Pastor Abraham ||Kheibeb elected ELCRN Bishop

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The results of the election for the Bishop of the Evangelical Lutheran Church in the Republic of Namibia (ELCRN) held on the 10th of August have been announced, with Pastor Abraham ||Kheibeb securing victory after receiving the highest number of votes.