Impressive Tennis was showcased at the 8th National Tennis Association Junior Tournament over the past weekend. NTA teamed up with Trustco to host a very exciting and successful junior tennis tournament to find the top tennis boys and girls in the country. With a whopping 70 entries and 19 tennis courts, the tournament kicked off […]

Namibia is committed to ensure that at least 10% of the Exclusive Economic Zone is gazetted as a marine protected area by 2020. President Hage Geingob said this during the launching of a call to ocean-based climate action to bring attention to the role the ocean plays in addressing climate change.

Namibia and India are keen to promote economic ties. President Hage Geingob and India’s Prime Minister, Narendra Modi met on the sidelines of the UN-General Assembly underway in New York.

A heated debate erupted in the National Assembly during a motion that seeks to reappoint members of the Land Reform Advisory Commission. Some Members of Parliament who objected to the motion arguing that the commission has not been useful in support of the land issue.

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) employees delivered a petition addressed to the board during a lunchtime demonstration today. Acting Director General, Vezenga Kauraisa responded to some of the concerns raised by the employees, amongst them the alleged costly and unnecessary trips undertaken by managers. Kauraisa explained that the trips are needs-based, business related and were […]

The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) employees staged a demonstration over the alleged mismanagement and misuse of funds by management as well as the suspension of austerity measures. The employees through NAPWU say they have lost confidence in the corporation’s board of directors and management, due to alleged maladministration.

Namibia needs to continuously invest in skills development necessary to grow the country’s economy. Speaking at the graduation ceremony of Valombola Vocational Training at Ongwediva, Higher Education, Training and Innovation Minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi says skills shortage remains the biggest obstacle to economic growth.

The Namibian Police are struggling with cases involving persons with disabilities due to the language barrier and facilities which are not accessible. As much as the rights of people with disability are recognised, practising what is on black and white is problematic.

The Association of Diplomatic Spouses will be hosting its 9th International Food and Craft Bazaar at the Franco Namibia Culture Centre in Windhoek this Saturday. The event will be held under the theme ‘Promoting and Encouraging Girls in Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics’.

Illegal fencing is a cause for concern in communal areas. It is for this reason, the Ministry of Land Reform is conducting a one-day awareness meeting on the control and removal of illegal fencing at Otjiwarongo.