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Allexer Namundjembo Windhoek community activist Shaun Gariseb says the City of Windhoek only began clearing sewage blockages after residents dumped buckets of raw sewage at the Katutura Customer Care Office. Speaking to the Windhoek Observer on Monday, shortly before handing himself over to the police, Gariseb said the municipality had ignored complaints from residents for years. The municipality has filed a criminal case against him after Gariseb and residents of Salm Street in Windhoek’s Nama 10 dumped buckets of raw sewage at the office last week. “Since the day we dumped the dirt at their office, they started clearing blockages…

Renthia Kaimbi Erongo region education director Erenfriede Stephanus has called on parents and schools to remain calm and vigilant following reports of new Covid-19 cases in Walvis Bay and a confirmed mpox case in Swakopmund. The appeal comes after two local schools, Duinesig High School and Seaside Primary School, informed parents of confirmed Covid-19 cases over the weekend. Stephanus said the education directorate is monitoring the situation and working closely with health officials in the region.  “We are on the ground and busy investigating the matter. We call for calm from schools, parents and learners alike while we await official…

Justicia Shipena The Public Service Commission (PSC) plans to roll out an automated recruitment and management system to improve hiring processes in the public sector. The system aims to make recruitment more transparent, fair, and efficient. PSC chairperson Salmaan Jacobs said this forms part of wide-ranging reforms aimed at restoring the commission’s independence and accountability.  He was speaking at the PSC Reform Retreat held in Windhoek on Monday.  Jacobs says the reform drive seeks to reposition the commission as a truly independent oversight body that ensures fairness, efficiency and integrity in the public service.  Jacobs said the PSC’s independence has…

Renthia Kaimbi A large group of whales and dolphins seen off the coast of Walvis Bay over the weekend has been described as a sign that marine life feels at home in Namibian waters. According to Dr Hilkka Ndjaula of the Sam Nujoma Marine and Coastal Research Centre (SANUMAR), the sighting of more than 40 whales and dolphins is rare and significant.“What’s different this time is the sheer number,” Ndjaula said.  She noted that smaller sightings are common, but this large gathering suggests the animals are comfortable in the local environment. Ndjaula said the event could be linked to environmental…

Allexer Namundjembo The Namibia Statistics Agency (NSA) has urged for inclusive, reliable and high quality data for every citizen as it joined the global community in marking World Statistics Day 2025. The day, observed every five years, is celebrated under the theme “Driving Change with Quality Statistics for Everyone”. Statistician general and chief executive officer of the NSA, Alex Shimuafeni, said the day highlights the role of statistics in promoting equitable development, transparency and informed decision-making. “Quality statistics are the foundation for accountability, transparency and informed decision-making. They are essential tools in ensuring that no one is left behind,” Shimuafeni…