President Hage Geingob has conferred a state funeral on the late liberation struggle stalwart, Hilde Kapitaholo Amunyela. Amunyela died on the 25th of January, aged 89. President Geingob in his message of condolence said that Amunyela will be remembered for her immense contribution to the liberation struggle of Namibia and her resistance to the apartheid […]

The Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi says Technical and Vocational Education and Training have the potential to lower unemployment and alleviate poverty. The minister says attempts to improve challenges faced by TVET programmes may dwindle should the perception held by youth, parents and community not meaningfully change.  Kandjii Murangi’s sentiments […]

Bank of Namibia and the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises have re-launched the SME Economic Recovery Loan Scheme.   This scheme was created with the aim of rescuing the SME sector, which was hit hard by economic headwinds, particularly the COVID-19 pandemic. The COVID-19 pandemic, depressed profits, and financial losses due to COVID-19 and […]

Some trade unions in Namibia mention quality education, outdated statistics and a lack of social protection as some of the issues hampering progress, in terms of jobs and social protection in Namibia.  This comes after a high-level mission from the International Labour Organisation, (ILO) met with various trade unions in Windhoek.  The mission came to […]

Residents of Evale in the Eengodi Constituency are disappointed, with what they term the government’s inaction in mitigating the current water crisis in the village and surrounding areas. More than 30 years after independence, clean drinking water remains elusive to many residents in the Eengodi Constituency of the Oshikoto Region.  It has become an eyesore as […]

Tourism is gradually recovering at the Naukluftpark, following the COVID-19 pandemic. Two years after the outbreak of COVID-19, lodge owners and tour operators are starting to receive more tourists at their establishments in the Sesriem area of the Namib Desert in the Hardap Region. The Namibia Wildlife Resort, which is also responsible for supervising shuttle tours […]

Ohangwena Regional Council has reiterated its commitment to supporting teachers and learners. The Council’s Chief Regional Officer Fillipus Shilongo, who is on a two-week visit to schools in the region, gave this assurance. His visit is aimed at motivating teachers and learners alike to produce quality results this year, while further acquainting himself with the […]

A two-month-old baby girl died after her parents both grabbed her on each side and pulled her in opposite directions during an argument. According to the Namibian Police report the incident occurred on Wednesday at Okahandja.    It is further alleged that the father wanted to leave with the baby after he found the baby […]

Executives at the Namibia Boxing Federation are rejecting claims from some concerned boxing enthusiasts, who have said that the institution isn’t invested enough in the development of the sport. The Federation’s Leadership says that they have a vision but are being weakened by a lack of funds.