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Vets urge puppy vaccinations as parvovirus remains a threat in Namibia
health

Vets urge puppy vaccinations as parvovirus remains a threat in Namibia

Allexer Namundjembo Pet owners are being urged to ensure their puppies receive their full course of vaccinations as canine parvovirus, commonly known as ‘katgriep’, continues to pose a serious threat to unvaccinated dogs in Namibia. Veterinarian Dr. Mauricio Adelino recently issued a public awareness message highlighting the dangers of the highly contagious disease, which affects […]

WWindhoek Observer6h ago
Waiting 33 years for garbage collection
general· Khomas

Waiting 33 years for garbage collection

Sanitation crisis in Windhoek’s informal settlements a ticking time bomb The Smell of rotting food, human waste and smoke hangs in the air at Epandulo, an informal settlement in Windhoek’s Moses //Garoeb constituency. Children run barefoot through pathways of corrugated iron shacks and among piles of uncollected waste dumped in an open space opposite a […] The post Waiting 33 years for garbage collection appeared first on The Namibian .

TThe Namibian2h ago
Iipinge demands service delivery during SORA
politics· Oshana

Iipinge demands service delivery during SORA

Patience Makwele Oshana region Governor Hofni Iipinge has challenged government institutions to move from planning to delivery, saying residents are demanding tangible results as the region battles youth unemployment, infrastructure backlogs and delays in implementing strategic projects. Presenting the State of the Region Address (SORA) on Monday, Iipinge said people expect hospitals to be built, […]

WWindhoek Observer6h ago
Katima Mulilo Furnmart workers reject 5% pay offer, demand 8% salary increase
business· Zambezi

Katima Mulilo Furnmart workers reject 5% pay offer, demand 8% salary increase

Patience Makwele Furnmart workers in Katima Mulilo on Monday joined a nationwide strike after rejecting the company’s 5% salary increase offer, saying rising transport costs and food prices have made it increasingly difficult for employees to make ends meet. The workers who were represented by the Metal and Allied Workers Union of Namibia (MANWU), are […]

WWindhoek Observer6h ago
CRAN spectrum decisions draw scrutiny from industry players
politics

CRAN spectrum decisions draw scrutiny from industry players

Allexer Namundjembo The telecommunications sector is under renewed regulatory scrutiny after major operators MTC and Paratus Telecommunications moved to seek changes to their spectrum allocations, as outlined in Government Gazette No. 8942 of 8 June 2026. Among the applications, Mainmast Electronics CC is seeking to expand its Ku-band allocation for fixed satellite services (VSAT), moving […]

WWindhoek Observer6h ago
Men must declare customary wives under new Marriage Act
general

Men must declare customary wives under new Marriage Act

Renthia Kaimbi Men will be required to declare all their customary wives before entering into a civil marriage with someone else, according to the new Marriage Act of 2024. While still not in force yet, the Act somewhat introduces the recognition and regulation of customary marriages at the ministry of home affairs, immigration, safety and […]

WWindhoek Observer6h ago
NamPower advances major grid expansion under transmission master plan
general

NamPower advances major grid expansion under transmission master plan

NamPower has outlined a pipeline of multi-billion-dollar electricity transmission projects aimed at strengthening Namibia's power grid and supporting future economic growth under its Transmission Master Plan.

WWindhoek Observer8h ago
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