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Lillian Beresford

Lillian Beresford


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The little brick with the big plan

Ecobrick Namibia aims to tackle plastic waste at Swakopmund by turning used plastic into bricks, promoting personal responsibility and environmental awareness in the community. Robyn Röhm, one of the project’s founders, wants to teach Swakopmund residents about the pressing problem…

Lillian Beresford

AI scams threaten Namibia – Theofelus

The minister of information and communication technology, Emma Theofelus, has warned that artificial intelligence (AI) technology is driving a wave of scams and cyberattacks against Namibian citizens. In a statement shared in parliament yesterday, she urged quick and cohesive action…

Lillian Beresford

Social Security Commission praised for embracing technology

Minister of justice and labour relations Wise Immanuel praises the Social Security Commission (SSC) for their adoption of artificial intelligence (AI) technology. This was said at the SSC stakeholder and development fund gala dinner on Thursday night. He stated that…

Lillian Beresford

The Namibian journalists honoured at Merck media awards

Two of The Namibian’s journalists, Taati Niilenge and Charlotte Nambadja, were honoured at the Merck Foundation’s Media Recognition Awards 2024 on Thursday. Both journalists were recognised for their exceptional work among candidates throughout southern Africa. These awards took place under…

Lillian Beresford

NDF is not for stupid people – Ndaitwah

Namibia’s first gentleman, lieutenant general Epaphras Denga Ndaitwah, on Tuesday said the belief that the Namibian Defence Force (NDF) recruits “stupid” people must stop. Giving a motivational speech to students at Triumphant College, Ndaitwah stressed the importance of education. “It…

Lillian Beresford

Swakopmund’s Mole set for upgrade

The Swakopmund municipality plans to revamp the popular Mole beach and surrounds at a cost of N$4.8 million. The project is expected to be completed by October. The municipality in a statement says the upgrade will create opportunities for local…

Lillian Beresford

Pipe burst disrupts water supply at Narraville, Walvis Bay

A pipe burst has temporarily interrupted the water supply to Narraville at Walvis Bay as of Saturday morning. The burst required extensive excavation efforts but water supply is now being restored. The pipe was identified as a 250mm bulk supply…

Lillian Beresford

Mondesa fire victims receive emergency supplies

The office of the Swakopmund mayor has stepped in to provide assistance to Mondesa fire victims. They provided essentials like food, blankets, clothing and other necessities. Swakopmund mayor Blasius Goraseb urged residents to take precautions against fire hazards, after four…

Lillian Beresford

Heavy rainfall reported throughout Namibia, with more expected to follow

Parts of Namibia have been experiencing heavy rainfall over the past day, with the trend expected to continue, especially for the north-west and central-north regions. Namibia Meteorological Service chief forecaster Odillo Kgobetsi warns of continuing heavy showers and potential flooding.…

Lillian Beresford

Elephant rangers walk 362km from Windhoek to Swakopmund

Rangers from the Kunene Elephant Walk programme arrived at Swakopmund on Friday after completing a walk of 362 kilometres from Windhoek to the coast. The group says it undertook the challenge to raise awareness for its work helping humans and…

Lillian Beresford