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Health Ministry responds to 'dilapidated' facility claims

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The word "dilapidated" is frequently used to describe healthcare facilities throughout the country.

However, the Executive Director of the Ministry of Health and Social Services, Ben Nangombe, believes this term is exaggerated.

Residents of Suncity in Rundu face water crisis

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Residents of the Suncity location at Rundu have been without running water for months. 

They have now resorted to collecting water from the supply lines found above the ground. 

Okahandja Municipality unveils five-year strategic plan

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In an effort to improve the lives of Okahandja residents, the town's municipality has launched a five-year strategic plan.

The strategic plan aims to provide basic and affordable service to residents, and accelerate land and housing delivery as well as water provision to the residents. 

Naingopo Primary in need of infrastructural upgrade

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Naingopo Primary School in the Kavango West Region, situated over 80 km south of Rundu, is in urgent need of an infrastructural upgrade.

Community members feel that the school has been neglected for many years, with not even the bare necessities of a school.

Rural communities face challenges of accessibility, outdated infrastructure

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Findings from oversight reports by the Standing Committee on Transport, Infrastructure, and Housing reveal stark disparities, particularly in rural communities, highlighting challenges of accessibility and outdated infrastructure, exacerbated by adverse weather conditions.

Challenges hamper lessons at Dobe Primary School

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The Dobe Primary School in Tsumkwe is faced with a high incidence of teacher and learner absenteeism, as well as a lack of good infrastructure and furniture.

The School Board Chairperson, |Ui Jolo, told nbc News that such challenges are hampering lessons.

National Council committee examines road infrastructure

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An envisaged upgrade of a 140-kilometre gravel road between Aussenkehr and Luderitz in the ||Kharas Region to a standard bitumen road will enable grape producing farmers to export their produce directly to the European market through the port of Luderitz.