Author: Annakleta Haikera
Mbumba Calls on NDF to Uphold Commitment, Patriotism, and Discipline
By: Annakleta Haikera President Nangolo Mbumba has urged the Namibia Defence Force (NDF) to embody the values of commitment, patriotism, and discipline, which form the cornerstone of its ethos. Speaking on Thursday during the graduation ceremony of newly…
Namas Stripped of Property Still Unaddressed, Says Namibian Traditional Leader
By: Annakleta Haikera The Chairperson of the Nama Traditional Authority lamented the enduring legacy of property confiscation suffered by the Nama people, emphasising that this historical injustice remains unaddressed in independent Namibia. Gaob Johannes Isaack, Chairperson of the…
Businessman Encourages Private Sector to Support Communities
By: Annakleta Haikera Businessman Freddy Gariseb has called on the private sector to give back to the community, emphasising the importance of water in sustaining life. Gariseb who owns a borehole drilling business recently pledged to donate four boreholes…
Suncity Residents Receive Water from Good Samaritan
By: Annakleta Haikera A well-known resident in Rundu, Gabriel Hakusembe, on Monday generously donated four containers totaling 10,000 litres of water to the residents of Suncity, who have been enduring water scarcity for several months. Hakusembe announced that…
Rising TB Cases in Namibia a Concerns Shangula
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has seen a gradual uptick in tuberculosis (TB) cases over the past two years, elevating its position to the 11th highest TB incidence rate globally. In 2023, the country reported 9,200 TB patients, marking…
15 Malaria Deaths Recorded With Over 6,000 Cases in 2024
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia has reported 15 malaria-related deaths between January and March, with a total of 6,147 confirmed cases recorded so far this year. Addressing World Health Day commemorations in Rundu, Kavango East region, on Tuesday, Minister…
Fuel Prices Set to Increase Following Months of Relief
By: Annakleta Haikera Motorists are bracing for an uptick in fuel prices as the Ministry of Mines and Energy announced price hikes for both petrol and diesel, effective Wednesday. According to the Ministry, petrol prices will rise by…
Hambukushu Calls on Mbumba to Intervene in Khwe Chief Recognition Issue
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…
Ministry Reaches Agreement With Unemployed Teachers … planned protest postponed
By: Annakleta Haikera Representatives of unemployed graduate teachers, who had planned a nationwide mass demonstration, have temporarily suspended their protest following an agreement with the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture. David Nekaro, chairperson of the unemployed teacher…
Kavango East Leadership Urges Alweendo to Implement Rural Electrification
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…