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By: Staff Reporter Kavango East Regional Council on Monday handed over streetlights worth N$1.1 million at Ndiyona Settlement in Kavango East Region. The streetlights, which incorporate energy-efficient LED technology, were erected along B8 trunk road and funded by the Kavango East Regional Council. Speaking at the official handover, urban and Rural Development minister advisor, Boniface Mutumba, said the project aligns with the country’s goals for rural electrification and infrastructure development. […]

Photo contributed by: Santam Namibia’s website Santam Namibia, in partnership with the City of Windhoek, has launched a new flood signage initiative to improve public safety at high-risk river crossings. The insurer has committed nearly N$150,000 to install warning and depth marker signs in flood-prone areas identified by the City’s Emergency and Disaster Risk Management Division. The project aims to reduce accidents and raise awareness as flash floods become an […]

Photo contributed by; Unseco’s website Namibia is participating in UNESCO’s Education Commission at the 43rd General, alongside ministers and policymakers from around the world. The Commission is reviewing global progress toward achieving Sustainable Development Goal 4, which focuses on inclusive and equitable quality education. Discussions have focused on preparing young people for a rapidly changing world, expanding access to early childhood education, and strengthening technical and vocational training. Namibia reaffirmed its […]

The City of Windhoek, in partnership with the European Union and its sister city Bremen, will host the official ground-breaking ceremony for the second Waste Buyback Centre today. The event takes place at the Okuryangava Satellite Waste Disposal Facility. The new centre aims to promote recycling, waste reduction, and community participation in sustainable waste management. Here is the City’s spokesperson, Harold  Akwenye. play_arrow Windhoek to Break Ground on Second Waste Buyback Centre […]

Namibia is embracing data as a powerful driver of innovation and change. This week, the Data Sparks Namibia 2025 event will bring together experts, developers, and decision-makers to explore how data can solve real-world challenges from climate monitoring and disaster response to improving education and connectivity. Co-hosted by the Namibia Statistics Agency and Development Workshop Namibia, the two-day event takes place at the Mövenpick Hotel in Windhoek on the 4th and 5th […]

Photo Contributed By: The Namibian Parliament The Ministries of International Relations and Trade, together with Mines and Energy, hosted a business engagement in Omuthiya to promote Namibia’s integration into the African Continental Free Trade Area. The meeting aimed to identify export opportunities, address business challenges, and align policies to boost Namibia’s participation in continental trade. Trade Minister Selma Ashipala-Musavyi urged local producers to seize untapped opportunities and meet the required […]

By: Selma Taapopi The Independent Patriots for Change (IPC) proposes that the newly tabled Mental Health Bill should include provisions to integrate mental health literacy in the school curriculum, from primary level. IPC shadow health minister, Lilani Brinkman, stressed the importance of training teachers and community leaders to identify early mental distress signs and make appropriate referrals. Brinkman also called for the expansion of parenting programmes that promote emotional regulation […]