The Minister of Finance Iipumbu Shiimi has tabled a national budget of more than N$72,6 billion during the 2023-2024 financial year, in the National Assembly. Just like in previous national budgets, the ministries of Education, Health, and Defence continue to dominate state allocation. In his opening statement, Shiimi was hopeful for increased revenue collection – […]
The Central Procurement Board of Namibia (CPBN) has decided to cancel the controversial medical supplies tender for the Ministry of Health and social services. CPBN chairperson Amon Ngavetene informed bidders through a letter that “the aggregate total cost exceeds the total cost estimates” by the health ministry. The tender attracted public uproar in recent weeks, […]
Vice President Nangolo Mbumba says Namibia has taken a giant leap forward in its pursuit of excellence in diplomacy with the opening of the School of Diplomatic Studies, launched by the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation in collaboration with the University of Namibia. The development is welcomed as a significant step towards providing diplomatic […]
PyCon Namibia has opened its eighth edition of the country’s annual Python software programming conference. PyCon Namibia’s main aim is to create programming career opportunities for Namibians. The conference returns after a two-year hiatus owing to the COVID-19 pandemic. The three-day event features a roster of local and international speakers addressing industry stakeholders, including school […]
Arandis Town Mayor, Risto Kapenda says education is a weapon that can be used to escape poverty and improve one’s life. He made the remarks when he received a donation of school stationery for needy children from the Grassroot Hope Foundation. While accepting the donation the Mayor urged learners to have a personal development […]
The First Lady of the United States of America, Jill Biden, has arrived in Namibia for a two-day official visit. Dr. Biden touched down at the Hosea Kutako International Airport this afternoon. This is Dr. Biden’s maiden visit to the land of the brave and her first stop on a five-day Africa tour as part […]
The Ministry of Urban and Rural Development held its fourth decentralization consultative forum with key stakeholders in the capital. Minister, Erastus Uutoni, reminded the stakeholders that bringing services closer to the grassroots level remains one of the government’s top priorities. The forum will discuss best practices, and progress made over the years and will collectively […]
MPs in the National Council are calling for an urgent intervention to address the appalling state of the health facilities across the country, describing it as shocking. This came to light when MPs shared their views on a report by the Standing Committee on Health, Social Welfare and Labour Affairs before the house went on […]
Anna Andimba, from the Otjozondjupa Region, has been elected as the Chairperson of the Junior National Council, deputized by Joseph Hamutenya from the |Khomas Region. Juliah Tsowases, representing the Erongo Region, has been elected Chief Whip. Addressing the junior MPs, the Chairperson of the National Council, Lukas Muha, congratulated the newly elected members. He also […]
A lack of parental involvement in their children’s education is said to be one of the reasons for the high failure rate last year. This was expressed by many of the Junior National Council members during their second sitting in Windhoek. The house was giving their views on the high failure rate of the Grade […]
