By: Juliana Iikela Malnutrition cases in the Ohangwena region are on a concerning upward trajectory, exacerbated by high levels of poverty. According to the Ministry of Health’s regional chief medical officer, Odon Nkongolo, who spoke during a consultative meeting and familiarisation visit to state hospitals in Ohangwena by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on […]
By: Juliana Iikela Members of the Wisdom Youth Organisation are frustrated over their dismissal from a farm they claim was granted to them by the Ministry of Agriculture, Water and Land Reform in 2015. The farm, situated near Otavi, was intended to provide employment opportunities for the youth under the supervision of Freddy Haixwa, […]
By: Juliana Ikela Khomas Regional Governor, Laura Mcleod-Katjirua, has made a fervent appeal to the Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform to address the land issues affecting the !Khomanin community. The governor made this call during the ongoing Agriculture Annual Planning week in the capital city. “Ensure that you acquire farms for […]
By: Juliana Iikela In a bid to boost entrepreneurship and economic growth, the Office of the Oshikoto Regional Governor allocated N$100,000 during the last financial year to support start-ups and micro-businesses within the region. The allocation was to assist micro businesses that have got potential to grow but have inadequate resources to expand. […]
By: Juliana Ikela and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Khomas Regional Governor Laura Mcleod-Katjirua has emphasised the critical need for ensuring adequate housing for all residents within the region, highlighting its pivotal role in fostering social equity and stability. Speaking at the ground-breaking ceremony for the Goreangab Extension 4 Housing Project under the Informal Settlement Upgrading […]
By: Juliana Iikela and Nghiinomenwa-vali Erastus Namibia’s top legislative body, the National Assembly, has achieved gender parity with an equal representation of men and women, marking a significant milestone in gender equality in the country’s political arena. Comprising 104 members, including 96 elected representatives with voting rights and eight appointed by the President […]
By: Juliana Iikela Once renowned as one of the country’s bustling border towns, Oshikango has been experiencing a significant downturn in business activities, signalling challenging times for local entrepreneurs and vendors. The vibrant atmosphere that once characterised the town has waned, leaving small businesses and street vendors grappling with the aftermath. The Villager’s […]
By: Juliana Iikela Omuthiya Town Council is set to invest N$1.3 million in stormwater infrastructure to address continuous terrestrial runoff issues plaguing the town’s roads and shopping complexes due to rainfall in recent years. The announcement of this financial commitment to the town’s development was made during the handover of the stormwater infrastructure […]
By: Juliana Iikela The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has announced that updated employment statistics will be available before the end of the year, following the conclusion of fieldwork for the 2023 Population and Housing Census. Namibia has been relying on outdated and estimated data for approximately six years since the release of the […]
By: Juliana Iikela Over the years, Namibia has been facing a household food crisis exacerbated by climate change-induced droughts and floods affecting various crop-producing regions. Part of this problem has been attributed to the heavy reliance of Namibian crop farmers on rainfall which renders them vulnerable to the erratic weather patterns. Consequently, this […]