Author: Annakleta Haikera
83% of People with Disabilities Don’t Have Formal Education
By: Annakleta Haikera Namibia continues to grapple with educational challenges faced by people living with disabilities, particularly in rural areas, where a staggering 83% lack formal education. This issue disproportionately affects young girls and women, with women comprising over…
Cultivating Hope: Magdalena Jose’s Inspiring Journey into Agriculture
By: Annakleta Haikera Twenty-seven years old Magdalena Jose’s journey from university hopeful to budding agricultural entrepreneur is a testament to the resilience of the human spirit, marked by mental health battles and the eventual discovery of solace in the fertile…
Work on Nkurenkuru – Nepara road begins
By: Annakleta Haikera Construction work on the road that links Nkurenkuru to Nepara in the Kavango West region kicked-off this week. The road project valued at about N$30 million is intended to play a vital role in the region by…
NIDA Suspends Mangetti Farmworkers for Voicing Out on “Internal Issues”
By: Annakleta Haikera Two workers at the state-owned Kavango Cattle Ranch at Mangetti have been suspended for speaking to the media about the farm’s ongoing troubles attributed to mismanagement. The farm in question is managed under the Namibia Industrial…
Indigenous Seeds Can Boost Agricultural Production in SADC
By: Annakleta Haikera The promotion and utilisation of indigenous seeds can enhance agricultural production and maintain crop species diversity to ensure quality food production for present and future generations in the SADC region. This is according to SADC seeds…
N$340k Catering Tender Award Sparks Outcry in Nkurenkuru
By: Annakleta Haikera The decision to award a catering tender for World Malaria Day and SADC Malaria Day to a company based outside of Kavango West region has ignited controversy within the region’s business community. The upcoming events, scheduled for…
Water Director Apologises for Inoperable Boreholes … Urges Community Involvement
By: Annakleta Haikera The director of rural Water Supply and Sanitation Coordination in the Kavango West region, Ricardo Sikongo, has expressed his regrets for the hardship faced by residents due to the non-functional boreholes in the area. In response…
Yet Another Packed Stadium Featuring Eeshoke Chula Chula
By: AnnakletaHaikera The Rundu Sports Stadium in the Kavango East was packed to the brim on Saturday with fans of both Julinho Sporting FC and Eshoke Chula Chula turning up to support their clubs in the Debmarine premiership. The match…
Zambezi and Kavango Farmers Advocate for Sugarcane Farming
By: Annakleta Haikera The Mukwe Constituency Councillor, Damian Maghambayi, believes that a proposed sugarcane farming project in the Kavango East region will significantly boost employment opportunities in the region and benefit Namibia as a whole. This call comes from…
Auditor General Raises Concerns OverKavango East Regional Council’s Finances
By: AnnakletaHaikera The Auditor General, Junias Kandjeke, has identified several concerns related to the financial records of the Kavango East Regional Council for the fiscal year ending in March 2019. In granting the regional council an adverse audit opinion, Kandjeke…