More than 21 000 out of those who wrote the Grade Ten examinations in 2016 have qualified for admission to Grade 11 in 2017. This represents 55,7%. 38 240 candidates wrote the grade ten examinations in 2015. Oshikoto, Oshana, Omusati, Ohangwena and Kavango East occupied the first five places in performance. The regions held the […]
The Ministry of Home Affairs and Immigration urges local and foreign travelers to comply with Namibian laws, and that of their visiting destinations, to avoid deportation. The Ministry is specifically concerned about people travelling with children under the age of 18, advising them to always carry the necessary documents for minors.
The monthly distribution of the drought relief food in the Kavango west region is going well. The program in the region assists more than 24 000 beneficiaries. Each household receives four bags of maize meal and four cans of fish monthly.
German police are investigating what they call a probable terrorist attack after a man ploughed a lorry into a Christmas market in the heart of Berlin. Twelve people were killed and 48 others injured.
Nestor Sunshine Academy ends 2016 on a high note. The MTC Nestor Sunshine Boxing Fitness Academy is about to end the year on a high note.
Kavango East governor, Samuel Mbambo has launched Operation Werengendje, a campaign aimed at encouraging mahangu producers to address food insecurity. The drive was launched at Omega settlement in the Kavango East region.
Russia’s ambassador to Turkey was killed in a gun attack. The Russian Embassy in Turkey confirmed the attack, which happened as career diplomat Andrei Karlov was attending an art exhibition in the Turkish capital of Ankara. Turkish officials said the gun-man entered the art museum, claiming to be a police officer, before shooting Karlov in […]
Developed countries pushing for Namibia to burn its confiscated elephant ivory and rhino horn stockpiles can buy them and do so themselves if they so wish. That is Namibia’s stance on the matter. The Ministry of Environment and Tourism says if sold, proceeds from the stockpiles, said to be worth billions of dollars, will be […]
Fake luxury brands are normally associated with shops in Chinatown, but in the Southern Industrial area it is not the case. Namibians are also guilty of selling fake luxury goods.
The life of a seven month old boy scheduled for a heart operation in about five months is at risk, as neither of his parents have the required funds to make the process possible.
