Windhoek Observer

Stefanus Nashama Crime in the Goreangab and Havana informal settlements of Windhoek has recently increased on weekends, with residents estimating that more than ten people fall victim to robberies during these times. Numerous incidents have involved forcing people to give up their phones, laptops, money, and other belongings or even getting stabbed with knives in the process. The situation has left the residents fearing for their lives and properties. Magdalena Andreas, of Havana, insisted that increasing police patrols is urgently needed to avoid further violence and theft. "You hardly see the police attending to such incidents on time. More police…

Niël Terblanché By addressing these key challenges, Namibia’s small-scale fisheries (SSF) sector can play a more significant role in the country’s economy, improving food security and livelihoods, particularly for rural communities. To achieve this, strengthened collaborations between government entities, non-governmental organisations, and SSFOs will be vital in ensuring the sector’s success as it adapts to evolving market conditions and climate-related challenges In this regard, the Food and Agriculture Organization (FAO) of the United Nations, in partnership with the Namibian Ministry of Fisheries and Marine Resources (MFMR), held a one-day workshop to validate the results of a Training Needs Assessment (TNA)…