NAPPD 2025 congress unites disability advocates in Swakopmund

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The 2025 National Congress of the Namibia Association of People with Physical Disabilities (NAPPD) is taking place in Swakopmund, uniting individuals with physical disabilities, advocates, government representatives, and various stakeholders.

N$75 million earmarked for housing and land servicing at Farm 37

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The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development will allocate N$75 million for land servicing and construction of houses at Farm 37, near Walvis Bay.

Farm 37, also known as Green Valley, is located about seven kilometres east of the harbour town.

Onamhinda residents remain dependent on government for survival

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Residents of Onamhinda village in the Ohangwena Region are back in their homes after severe flooding forced them into relocation camps earlier this year. But for many, survival now depends on continued government and donor support.

Kavango Traditional leaders address community welfare

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Traditional leaders from both Kavango East and West regions gathered in Rundu this week to deliberate on ways to improve the welfare of their communities.

The meeting brought together representatives from all five traditional authorities under the Kavango Traditional Leaders Forum.

Vendors report losses at #BeFree event in Okahandja Park

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Some vendors in Okahandja Park are blaming the One Economy Foundation for allegedly making loss during the #Befree community outreach.

Vendors were given free entrance to the venue to sell their goods, where some of those who turned up for free services offered by the Foundation were given food tokens.

Challenges faced by boy child call for increased attention

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First Gentleman Epaphras Ndaitwah has called for greater focus on the challenges faced by boys.

Speaking at a Boys to Men engagement event in Gobabis, Ndaitwah highlighted his broader agenda aimed at bridging the support gap for boys, who he believes are often overlooked.

Kavango West's Dudu villagers fed up with GBV

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Residents of Dudu village in the Kavango West Region held a demonstration, demanding strict safety measures be put in place to curb gender-based violence.

This comes after the murder of 25-year-old Veronica Mate Kudumo at Sivara village, a neighbouring village of Dudu, in May.

nbc employee Innocentia Uatjike buried at Omaruru

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The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation employee Innocentia Uatjike was buried today at Omaruru.

Uatjike, who died last week in Windhoek, held the position of cleaner at the nbc TV headquarters.

Mourners, including fellow employees, gathered at the Omaruru to bid their farewell.