The Construction Industries Federation of Namibia (CIF) wants the City of Windhoek to delay the enforcement of its new heavy-vehicle permit system. CIF on Thursday said the additional costs could increase construction prices and put pressure on contractors. The City’s Heavy Vehicle Access and Permit System came into effect on 1 September. Camera-based enforcement and […]

Former first lady Monica Geingos says leadership should not be defined by titles or positions, but by a person’s willingness to serve, volunteer and make a difference. Geingos was speaking during a panel discussion at the #BeFree Big Talk 2026 held at the #BeFree One Economy campus in Windhoek on Friday. Geingos said young people […]

Street vendors at Eenhana, in the Ohangwena region, have until the end of this month to move to council-designated trading areas, as the town council moves to bring street trading under control. Eenhana Town Council mayor Omri Kavandje says the relocation is aimed at creating a safer and more orderly trading environment. He was speaking […]

Otjiwarongo motorists are set to benefit from a N$81.22 million road rehabilitation programme aimed at improving road safety, traffic flow and connectivity at the town. The first phase of the programme, the rehabilitation of the C38 road, was officially handed over to contractor China Henan International Cooperation (Chico) during a ceremony held at Otjiwarongo on […]

Pupils in the Ohangwena region will receive sexual and reproductive health education, sexually transmitted infection screenings and anti-gender-based violence services through a four-day school wellness and community outreach campaign. The campaign, launched by the Dune Seven Community Foundation at Eenhana on Monday, will run from 8 to 11 September and visit four schools across the […]