Windhoek Observer

Tributes from all over Namibia have poured in following the passing of former minister of education, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa. She died early Sunday morning at the age of 57. President Nangolo Mbumba expressed shock and sadness, calling her a leading educationalist. "The passing of Hanse-Himarwa robs our nation of a patriot who fought courageously for the birth of an independent nation," said Mbumba. He extended condolences to her family, noting her commendable contributions as a teacher and educational reformer. The Popular Democratic Movement’s leader, McHenry Venaani, also expressed his condolences. He remembered Hanse-Himarwa as compassionate and kind-hearted. "Her contributions to the…

The Erongo Regional Electricity Distributor (Erongo Red), will credit appropriate units of its customers, who purchased electricity between 1 July and 4 July.This was announced in a statement issued on its social page recently.This comes after the Electricity Control Board recently announced the cancellation of tariff increases for the next year.The new tariffs were set to kick in from 1 July until 30 June 2025.As of 5 July, Erongo Red will continue to charge its customers the 2023/24 tariffs.The cancellation of the 2024/25 tariffs, comes after residents voiced their disappointment via an online petition and letters of grievances sent to…

Von Trotha Street in Otjiwarongo is to be renamed Ohamakari street.This is according to a objection notice by the Otjiwarongo municipality. The street was named after infamous German army military Lieutenant-General Lothar von Trotha.The Ovaherero people have for year been calling for the renaming of the street. In 2022 it was proposed that the street be renamed after local business personality Theo Borstlap. This was objected to. The public has until…… to object to the new name.Report: Martin Endjala.