Author: Annakleta Haikera
N$1,5 Billion Earmarked for Water Projects
By: Annakleta Haikera Government has earmarked N$1,5 billion to ensure the successful implementation of all projects under the Namibia Water Sector Support Program. The program has components in all regions, Minister of Agriculture Water and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein revealed,…
Rundu Town Council Dragged to Court Over Water Meter Tender
By: Annakleta Haikera A local company is suing the Rundu Town Council over the awarding of a prepaid water metre tender to a Chinese businessman, with the Windhoek High Court set to deliver its verdict on the application today….
More than 500 People’s Vision Restored in Rundu
By: Annakleta Haikera About 530 patients had their eyesight restored on Wednesday in Rundu, Kavango East region, as part of this year’s Annual Surgical Eye Campaign, which targets 700 patients in total. Renowned ophthalmologist Dr. Helena Ndume, alongside German…
“Hunger and poverty led to my daughter’s death” – bereaved mother speaks
By: Annakleta Haikera Elizabeth Vidindo Mahinga (35), the mother of three-year-old Helena Maliro who died on Tuesday from alleged food poisoning, says that hunger and poverty led to her daughter’s death. Speaking to Eagle FM on Sunday,…
Governor Urges Collaboration in Identifying Vulnerable Households
By: Annakleta Haikera Kavango East Governor Bonifatius Wakudumo has called on regional leaders to identify and support vulnerable households in villages to combat the rising cases of food poisoning. This appeal follows a recent suspected food poisoning incident…
Rundu Residents Give Town Council Seven Days to Restore Water
By: Annakleta Haikera Residents of Long to Long in Ndama and Suncity in Rundu have given the Rundu Town Council seven days to address their ongoing water crisis. On Tuesday, locals took to the streets demanding immediate action…
Nafau Slams OK Foods for Suspending Striking Employees
By: Annakelta Haikera The Namibia Food Allied Workers Union (Nafau) condemned OK Foods’ decision to suspend workers who participated in a recent strike. On Saturday, the owners of Kavango OK Foods suspended 109 employees from its Rundu branch…
Youth Credit Scheme Gets N$10 Million Boost in 2024
By: Annakleta Haikera The government has allocated an additional N$10 million this year to the Namibia Youth Credit Scheme, aimed at helping young entrepreneurs start their own businesses. This announcement was made by Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi during…
Unemployed Teachers Urged to Register
By: Annakleta Haikera The Chairperson of the Unemployed Teachers Committee has called on all unemployed teachers to register at the Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation offices across the country. This mass registration, which began on…
Environment Ministry Urged to Prioritise Rural Livelihoods
By: Annakleta Haikera Mukwe Constituency Councillor Damian Maghambayi has called on the Environment Ministry to prioritise human safety and livelihoods in their policies. Maghambayi made this plea during the belated Independence Day celebrations held in Bagani, Kavango East, on…