NamRA donates mobility and baby aids to Erongo Governor’s Office

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The Namibia Revenue Agency (NamRA) handed over chairs, wheelchairs, walking aids, and baby feeding chairs valued at N$37,500 to the Office of the Erongo Governor.

NamRA's Regional Manager, Patrick Tongo, said the goods were confiscated after their owners contravened the Customs and Excise Act.

Onandjokwe Hospital outreach impacts lives

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The Onandjokwe Endoscopic Outreach service will soon be known as the Professor Fillemon Amaambo Endoscopic Tour.

The programme was established in 2022 to reduce waiting time for patients requiring endoscopies at Engela District Hospital.

ASOLI pledges to prioritise people over politics ahead of local elections

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The Association for Localised Interest (ASOLI) has reaffirmed its commitment to put people over politics as it gears up for the upcoming Local Authority Elections.

 Speaking during a media briefing, ASOLI President Joseph Kauandenge expressed deep concern over the high levels of poverty in Namibia.

Usakos hosts fundraising dinner and business awards

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Leaders, entrepreneurs, and community stakeholders gathered for the Mayoral Stakeholders Fundraising Dinner and Business Awards at Usakos, held under the theme "Partnership, Collaboration, and Actualising the Namibian Dream".

The event raised N$692,000 to support youth employment initiatives in the town.

Nkurenkuru residents Join town clean-up

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Residents of Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region gathered over the weekend to clean up Namibia’s youngest town.

Nkurenkuru is growing day by day, and with growth comes a whole list of challenges, such as waste management, which, if not handled properly, can lead to pollution.

Otjiwarongo residents join Clean-Up Campaign

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Residents of Otjiwarongo joined in on the weekend's National Clean Up Campaign.

The campaign kicked off at the park, which over the years has become a dumpsite.

Volunteers took part and targeted four spots, including the area next to the hospital led by the Robert Youth Foundation.

Uis Residents Celebrate Cultural Diversity

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The settlement of Uis was filled with colour and energy, as residents marched through the streets to raise awareness about the importance of cultural diversity.

Children and adults, dressed in vibrant traditional costumes, paraded proudly while showcasing their heritage through music, dance, and songs.

Keetmanshoop pool set to reopen

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After two years of abandonment, the Keetmanshoop public swimming pool is about to reopen. 

The town's mayor, Annelize Knaus, announced this in an interview with NBC News. 

Rotary President urges Keetmanshoop to embrace service

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Keetmanshoop Rotary Club President Benedictus Diergaardt has urged the residents to embrace a spirit of service to help build a united community. 

He made the call during a donation handover of mobility aids to the elderly and people with disabilities at Keetmanshoop.