Author: Annakleta Haikera
Corruption a Significant Challenge in Regional Governance
By: Annakleta Haikera Corruption remains a major obstacle in regional governance, undermining public trust and affecting various sectors. This was highlighted by Rundu Rural Constituency councillor Paulus Mbangu during the Institute for Public Policy Research (IPPR) anti-corruption conference…
Ten Traditional Authorities Electrified
By: Annakleta Haikera The Ministry of Mines and Energy, in collaboration with Nored and Nampower, has electrified ten traditional authorities across Namibia. This milestone was announced by Deputy Minister of Mines and Energy, Kornelia Shilungu, during the commissioning…
No Money, No Election, No Voting
Annakleta Haikera Around 300 polling officials in Kavango East staged a peaceful protest on Sunday, demanding an increase in their daily training allowance from the Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN). The officials, drawn from constituencies including Rundu Rural, Rundu Urban,…
100 Chickens Provided to Families Living with Disabilities
By: Annakleta Haikera A family of five living with disabilities in Musese village, Kavango West, has benefited from a chicken-rearing project aimed at improving their quality of life. The initiative is part of a collaboration between the Food and…
Unemployment Among Men Contributing to High GBV Cases
By: Annakleta Haikera The Namibia Marriage Council has identified high unemployment rates among men as a significant factor driving the increasing cases of gender-based violence (GBV) across the country. Between January 1 and September 30, 2023, 8,076 GBV…
Schools Plant 135 Fruit and Shade Trees to Combat Climate Change
By: Annakleta Haikera Five schools in the Kavango East region have planted around 135 fruit and shade trees through a campaign meant to combat global warming and climate change. The initiative is part of a project by Development…
Mbumba Urges Farmers to Work Harder on Food Production
By: Annakleta Haikera President Nangolo Mbumba has urged farmers to increase crop production to help the country achieve food self-sufficiency amid ongoing drought challenges. Mbumba, currently on a three-day visit to the Kavango regions, emphasised the importance of…
Over 69,000 More Women Than Men Living With HIV
By: Annakleta Haikera The number of women living with HIV in Namibia is disproportionately higher compared to their male counterparts. According to the latest Namibia 2024 HIV Spectrum estimates, the prevalence rate is significantly higher in women, at…
Ten Farmers Accused of Illegally Fencing Communal Land in Gava
By: Annakleta Haikera Villagers in Gava, Kavango West, have accused 10 farmers of illegally fencing off communal land, depriving them of vital grazing areas. Headman Eino Hamunime told The Villager that land disputes have persisted in the region,…
Kavango Crop Farmers Fear for Yield Amid Drought Concerns
By: Annakleta Haikera As land preparation for the upcoming planting season begins in both Kavango regions, crop farmers are expressing concern over potential low yields due to a lack of early rainfall in November. During the weekend, The…