The City of Windhoek says people living along the Havana four-way intersection must still relocate to Extensions 8 and 11 – even though servicing of Extension 11 only starts in September 2027. This involves residents affected by the N$381-million Eneas…

Lüderitz’ Sande residents forced to use mountain as toilet Residents of Sande informal settlement at Lüderitz say the few communal toilets in their area have become unusable, leaving them with no choice but to use a nearby mountain as a…

Years of living and working near the Rosh Pinah Zinc mine have left families grappling with lead exposure and serious health concerns, with one father saying his toddler was found with a blood lead level of 17.8 micrograms per 100ml…

Rosh Pinah’s Tutungeni informal settlement faces rising concerns over more than 50 shebeens, where children are allegedly paid to clean amid growing substance abuse risks at the 1 000-household settlement. Roshkor Township (Pty) Ltd, which manages the mining town, has…

‘The sport clubs were there first, and the houses were built around it’ A Group of 218 residents have signed a petition calling on the City of Windhoek to intervene on “excessive noise” from music festivals and large entertainment events…

Top-3 accident zones since 2023:* John Meinert Street and Hosea Kutako Drive: 68 crashes* B1 Road and Independence Avenue intersection in Northern Industrial: 59 crashes* Hans Dietrich Genscher Street and Independence Avenue: 50 crashes THE intersection at John Meinert Street…

Namibia and China have opened talks about establishing a new communication centre in Windhoek. This is after Namibia announced plans to strengthen the initiative through an agreement with China. New Era Publication chief executive Christof Maletsky says Namibia and China…

Compulsory training for all instructors THE Ministry of Works and Transport has unveiled 13 proposed requirements to tighten the regulation of driving schools, including compulsory formal training, testing and certification for instructors before they can teach learner drivers. The proposed…

The Roads Authority (RA) is investigating complaints over possible links between driving schools and Namibia Traffic Information System (Natis) driving test examiners. RA spokesperson Hileni Fillemon told The Namibian last Tuesday that the complaints against the examiners were received following…

Opposition parties have thrown their support behind a bid by Independent Patriots for Change lawmaker Imms Nashinge to remove National Assembly speaker Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, saying she is ruling parliament with an “iron fist” and bias. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila has rejected the motion,…

The Ministry of Works and Transport is moving to regulate driving schools and instructors in Namibia, minister Veikko Nekundi said on Monday. Speaking at a stakeholder consultation workshop at Swakopmund, Nekundi said the move is aimed at improving the quality…

Rundu residents and leaders have criticised a proposed N$100 300 trip for mayor Andreas Jikerwa to attend a smart city conference in Barcelona, saying the money should instead be used to address the town’s challenges. Jikerwa has been nominated to…