The Erongo police say all security measures are in place as it prepares to host some 7 000 expected tourists at the Walvis Bay harbour, from Tuesday. Four vessels carrying 7 000 people, mostly tourists, are expected to arrive at Walvis Bay and police in the Erongo Region are ready to receive this high influx.
Over the years, the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) has observed with concern the number of unaccredited institutions operating across the country. Now, at the start of the new academic year, NQA once again warns the nation against bogus institutions – saying if people do not pay attention, they will end up wasting their money and […]
The Minister of Education Arts and Culture, Katrina Hanse-Himarwa has described the state of some government schools as filthy and deplorable. Hanse-Himarwa paid surprise visits to some schools in the capital. Hanse Himarwa says as the ultimate authority at the ministry she deemed it fit to make what she termed “spot checks” to the schools.
The Northern Namibia Farmers Seed Growers Cooperative is ready to supply certified seeds to subsistence farmers, to ensure a good harvest. The co-operative was established in 1997 by 50 members, to address the shortage of high quality seeds in the northern communal areas of Namibia, in order to alleviate food shortages and improve community livelihoods.
A sergeant in the Namibian Police Force’s (NamPol) Special Field Force Unit was allegedly stabbed to death by his girlfriend at Ondangwa on Saturday. Sergeant Frieda Shikole of NamPol’s Public Relations Unit in the Oshana Region told Nampa on Monday the deceased has been identified as the 42-year-old Gerhard Endjala. Shikole said the incident occurred […]
Nearly 100 jobseekers at Otjiwarongo on Monday gathered at the D Rail Construction site office in search of employment. The manager, Leon Steyn informed Nampa that when the company commenced its business for 2019, hundreds of people gathered outside the office, demanding to be recruited. He explained that unfortunately there will be no recruitment at […]
President of the former South African Soldiers Committee wants the United Nations to intervene in the payment of money given to them by the apartheid government via the Namibian government. Lukas De Klerk made the call during a meeting with former South African soldiers at Rehoboth.
A Veteran’s Trust Fund to help disabled former PLAN combatants has been established. Some veterans came back home disabled after sustaining injuries during the liberation war, while others suffered from physical and mental health conditions. The trust was established to help the former fighters who are unable to work for themselves. Emphasis will also be […]
