ARANOS RESIDENTS RAISE CONCERNS OVER UNDERDEVELOPMENT

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Aranos residents have expressed concerns about underdevelopment, unemployment, and inadequate services.

Community member Magrietta Rooi expressed concerns about the challenges faced by residents, particularly regarding water and electricity supply, as well as youth unemployment among school leavers.

WITBOOI HAILS ONDANGWA AS TRADE GATEWAY

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Vice President Lucia Witbooi considers the strategic location of Ondangwa a gateway to creating a broader trade and regional value chain. 

Witbooi made the remarks during the fundraising gala dinner, which saw close to N$900,000 raised in pledges to host the Ondangwa Industrial and Trade Exhibition.

VISA-ON-ARRIVAL GENERATES N$413 MILLION IN UNDER A YEAR

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Namibia’s visa-on-arrival system has generated more than N$413 million in revenue in less than 12 months, Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety and Security Lucia Iipumbu revealed during a Cabinet Committee Briefing on Friday.

MEMORIAL FOR MUSIC LEGEND OU JOMO SET FOR SUNDAY

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The memorial services of veteran musician Siegfried "Ou Jomo" !Haoseb, widely regarded as the country's "Godfather of Drums" will be held this Sunday (15th March) at his residence in Katutura.

Haoseb died this week at the age of 59.

NCAMAGORO WOMEN CALL FOR EMPOWERMENT EVENTS

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Women in Ncamagoro Village, Kavango West Region, say there is a need for more women's empowerment gatherings. 

They believe woman-centred events are inspiring, leading to an improvement in self-esteem.

NAMIBIA MUSIC AWARDS RETURN AFTER FOUR-YEAR HIATUS

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The Namibia Annual Music Awards are making a comeback after a four-year break. 

Organisers have begun stakeholder engagements to reimagine the awards, calling on musicians, promoters and industry players to help shape its future.

NKURENKURU DISTRICT HOSPITAL PROJECT BACK ON TRACK

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Plans for the construction of the Nkurenkuru District Hospital are back on track after a 12-year delay.

The groundbreaking ceremony for the project was initially held in 2014.

PENSIONER ARRESTED FOR ALLEGED ABUSE OF ANGOLAN DOMESTIC WORKER

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Oshikoto Police have arrested a pensioner from Oshiyagaya Village in Onyaanya Constituency for allegedly starving and physically abusing a 16-year-old Angolan domestic worker. The 62-year-old woman is expected to appear in Ondangwa Magistrate's Court on Monday.

HARDAP TO HOST INDEPENDENCE CELEBRATIONS IN MARIENTAL

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Namibia will celebrate 36 years of independence on the 21st of March, with regional celebrations set to take place across the country. In the Hardap Region, residents will gather in Mariental to partake in various festivities, including cultural performances.