The Omaruru Town Council needs an estimated N$28 million to upgrade water infrastructure at its informal settlements, as the town seeks to address ageing systems and a rising demand for services. The council’s chief executive officer, Valentinus Sindongo, says funding…

A Swakopmund-Based organisation, Ruach Elohim Foundation, has safely received and rescued 49 babies since 2020, through the baby saver box raising concerns about a lack of national awareness on safe alternatives for mothers. This comes after a 36-year-old woman was…

Traditional authorities have called for a strengthened and more clearly defined role in Namibia’s development agenda. Speaking at a recent engagement, Zeraeua Traditional Authority chief Manasse Zeraeua emphasised the relevance of traditional authorities, saying they remain critical in addressing community…

The government has launched nationwide consultations to revise its early childhood development policy ahead of the policy’s formal transfer to the education ministry in 2027. The review process is grounded in the Basic Education Act, which provides that the early…

Journalists should not be mistaken for brand managers, public relations officers or advertisers for institutions. They should instead be allowed to perform their constitutional role as public watchdogs serving the public interest. These were the sentiments of former journalist-turned-communications consultant…