Leaders at various levels in the Erongo Region have recommitted themselves to unlocking the tourism sector’s full potential.

Experts from Africa are meeting at Swakopmund for the 22nd Annual Conference and General Assembly of the African Forum for Utility Regulators to deliberate on the future of utility services.

While some quarters celebrate Independence Day, more than two hundred people living on the outskirts of the Walvis Bay municipality dumpsite say they have little to celebrate as they continue to struggle for survival.

The Erongo Governor has called for an urgent reform to mining policies to support small-scale miners in the Daures constituency.

Nathalia |Goagoses made this remark during the official opening of the induction and ordination seminar for members of the National Council held at Swakopmund.

Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, has called on Members of the Parliament to strengthen their role in promoting inclusive development and participatory democracy.

Namibia, Zambia and the Democratic Republic of Congo have renewed their commitment to strengthen trade and transport links through the Walvis Bay-Ndola-Lubumbashi Corridor.

Efforts to strengthen wildlife protection and environmental monitoring in the Namib-Naukluft National Park have received a boost following a donation of radio communication equipment by mining company Langer Heinrich Uranium.

School crimes, from bullying to theft, are becoming increasingly common among learners, and community leaders at Walvis Bay are concerned.

Walvis Bay Deputy Mayor Miina Hangula said certain forms of unacceptable behaviour at schools are gradually becoming normalised.

Hundreds of schoolgirls in the Erongo Region are set to benefit from a major sanitary pad donation aimed at promoting personal hygiene, dignity and uninterrupted access to education.

Vice President Lucia Witbooi has called for stronger and more accountable parliaments in Africa.
 
She stated that the future of democracy on the continent depends on effective legislative institutions.