Youth living in the DRC Informal Settlement at Swakopmund are striving to make ends meet in the face of unemployment and a lack of business opportunities.

The only surviving child of the family whose remains were exhumed by the Osino Resources Mining Company says she is disheartened by the exhumation process, which took place without consulting the family.

Four graves were dug up last week to enable mining activities to start.

The Keetmanshoop Municipality has applied for an N$11.9 million loan from the Development Bank of Namibia (DBN) to upgrade its electricity infrastructure. 

This transpired at the presentation of the municipality's ministerial-approved N$296.8 million operational budget to residents on Tuesday.

The Ministry of Rural and Urban Development (MURD) has given its approval for the Keetmanshoop Municipality's operational budget for the 2023–2024 period, amounting to a substantial N$296.8 million.

Katima Mulilo continues to be vulnerable to flash floods, a situation compounded by inadequate infrastructure and the absence of effective drainage systems.

MultiChoice Namibia Managing Director Roger Gertze has announced the opening of entries for the 10th Africa Magic Viewer’s Choice Awards (AMVCAs).

Gertze emphasises that the AMVCAs are the continent's most prestigious event, as they recognise excellence in the African film industry.

More rainfall is expected in the northern and eastern regions of the country. 

However, the southern regions continue to be faced with dry and high temperatures.

A severe storm that hit Okakarara in the Otjozondjupa Region on Sunday did not only cause significant damage to infrastructure but also left a 15-year-old girl traumatised after a near-death experience.

The Mbambazi community in the Judea Lyamboloma Constituency of the Zambezi Region is in dire need of potable water.

The district Headman of the area, Leonard Shitaa Limbo, calls on the government to attend to the matter urgently.

The Marketing and Corporate Communication Manager at the Namibian Qualification Authority (NQA), Lina Ndengu, urged learners to be vigilant and make sure that institutions and courses are accredited before enrolling.