NAMWATER is likely to open the sluice gates of the Von Bach Dam tonight if the dam level reaches 100% capacity. Following good rains in its catchment areas, the dam now stands at over 90% full and if current conditions continue, it will soon reach capacity. There is a possibility that the dam will reach […]

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Public Accounts and the Economy, Mike Kavekotora has called on the National Youth Council (NYC) of Namibia to get its books in order. The NYC was asked to explain an Auditor General’s warning about its financial state, in its last released financial report.

Eunice Iipinge takes over the presidency of the Pan African Women’s Organisation (PAWO), as the organisation’s 10th congres ended in Windhoek. The organisation, which advocates for justice, gender equality and the empowerment of women, called for equal participation of women in development initiatives to bring about an Africa of equal opportunities.

Teaching was once a highly regarded profession. Over the years though, it would appear that the career-choice has lost some of that historic value. This was the sentiment and fear expressed by teachers during a school governance leadership training series, hosted by the organisation, Possibility Thinkers.

Political analyst Dr Hoze Riruako has launched a book that analyses all the developments in politics that shaped the 2019 Presidential and National Assembly elections. The book titled, ‘2019 Elections: The Most Polarized and Challenging Since Independence’,’ has initial perspectives on political development and the political landscape in Namibia.

The community of Tses, with the assistance of businesspeople in the area, renovated an old and dilapidated building and transformed it into an early childhood development (ECD) centre. The Theodor /Nam Kindergarten, renovated through kind donations from the business community, community volunteers, the Tses Village Council and the Hakahana Group, caters for about 60 children, […]

The National Commission on Research, Science and Technology (NCRST) launched the first Namibian Innovation Survey Report of 2012 to 2014. NCRST’s acting chief executive officer Enid Keramen says even if the report is outdated, the information is still relevant as it provides the foundation for proper planning in terms of innovation.

The National Unity Democratic Organisation’s (NUDO) Youth League has called for the amendment of article 47 of the Constitution, which deals with disqualification of a person as a member of the National Assembly. The youth league wants the clause to be amendened to prohibit convicts, who are given the option of a fine, not to […]

The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa has warned against the selling of fake driver’s licenses and vehicle registrations. The minister made the remarks at the opening of the Roads Authority’s NaTIS service centre at the Divundu Village Council.

A new clinic constructed at a cost of more than N$15 million at Utuseb village in the Walvis Bay Rural Constituency has been inaugurated. Health and Social Services Minister, Dr Kalumbi Shangula says this investment is in line with the Ministry’s mission to bring health care services closer to the people.