NamPower should be dismantled - Swartbooi

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The leader of the Landless People's Movement (LPM), Bernadus Swartbooi, has called for NamPower to be dismantled, saying the power utility has failed to generate sufficient energy for the country.

Unemployed mother seeks financial support for 6-week-old triplets

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A 25-year-old unemployed resident of Swakopmund who is a mother of 6-week-old triplets is calling on the public for assistance to help her take care of her babies.

Klementina Hangula, 25, is overwhelmed after giving birth to triplets at the Swakopmund Hospital last month.

N$706 million allocated to 2023 Population & Housing Census

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About N$706 million has been allocated to the 2023 Population and Housing Census, scheduled to take place this year.

This information was disclosed during a presentation of the 2023 Population and Housing Census update to stakeholders, including members of the diplomatic corps and development partners.

Namibia plans to ban the use of single-use plastic bags

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Namibia plans to ban the use of single-use plastic bags to protect the environment.

The Environment, Forestry and Tourism Minister, Pohamba Shifeta, said this during his ministerial statement in the National Assembly.

Two siblings die when a mud room catches fire

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Two siblings, aged 17 and 12 years old, from Kikiya Village in the Zambezi Region, died last night when the mud room they were sleeping in caught fire.

The deceased were identified as Morris Sikunga Samuya and Lewis Munali Samuya.

Kavango West development capital projects advancing effectively

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Kavango West Regional Governor Sirkka Ausiku is happy that several capital projects are progressing well after interruptions caused by the COVID-19 pandemic, among others.

Ausiku, however, noted that many residents still walk long distances to access basic services.