By: Annakleta Haikera The Hambukushu Traditional Authority has urged President Nangolo Mbumba to intervene in a dispute concerning the recognition of the Khwe Traditional Authority and the appointment of its leader within the Bwabwata National Park. Reports indicate that the Khwe people (San) have been settled in Bwabwata, located in the Mukwe Constituency of […]
By: Annakleta Haikera Rundu Constituency Councillor Paulus Mbangu has called for reforms in the management of green schemes, urging that managers be granted full authority to oversee operations and facilitate food security and socio-economic development. Mbangu, during an engagement with the Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and farm managers in the region highlighted the challenges […]
By: Annakleta Haikera Leaders in the Kavango East Region are urgently calling on the Ministry of Mines and Energy to prioritise the needs of the people by accelerating rural electrification efforts in the region and incorporating provisions for solar energy solutions. The regional leadership contends that over the past 34 years, rural electrification […]
By: Annakleta Haikera New Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) Commissioner, Gerson Sindano, has called on the country’s youth, particularly students, to earnestly embrace their role in nation-building. Addressing participants during a recent engagement session organised by the Namibia Needs Me (NNM) project, Sindano emphasised the pivotal role students play in shaping the nation’s […]
By: Annakleta Haikera Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called upon the government to expedite its efforts in addressing the impact of climate change, warning of an impending severe drought. During the opening session of Swapo’s Central Committee meeting held on Saturday, Nandi-Ndaitwah highlighted the pressing need for action, citing the scant rainfall received […]
By: Annakleta Haikera The Kavango West Regional Council and the region’s Directorate of Education have distanced themselves from the procurement process regarding alleged overpriced furniture for Himarwa Iithete Secondary School. The Ministry faced criticism for purportedly spending N$1.5 million on school furniture tender which was awarded to a company specialising in printing and […]
By: Annakleta Haikera While thousands braved the scorching summer heat to bid farewell to President Hage Geingob at his final resting place, farmers in the two Kavango regions took proactive measures to mitigate crop and livestock losses as extreme temperatures persist across northern Namibia. The relentless heat has taken a heavy toll on […]
By: Annakleta Haikera The two Kavango regions in Namibia recorded the highest number of pangolin poaching cases last year, underscoring the persistent threat facing these endangered creatures. In 2023, Kavango West recorded six cases of pangolin poaching, while Kavango East reported three cases, bringing the total to nine registered incidents of illegal pangolin […]
By: Annakleta Haikera A recent Police parade celebrating the promotion of police officers in the Kavango West region has revealed a stark gender disparity within the Namibian Police Force in the region. The parade revealed that out of the 25 officers promoted in the region, only four were female, while 21 were male. […]
Annakleta Haikera Subsistence farmers in the Kavango East/West region have expressed concerns that the week-long heatwave they have been grappling with could cause irreparable damage to their crops. Despite receiving good rainfall over the past few months, the two Kavango regions have been experiencing an unusual increase in temperature over the past week […]