Education Minister Anna Nghipondoka expressed deep concern over the widespread frustration expressed by stakeholders regarding poor academic performances. In response to these concerns, the minister has initiated regional consultations to develop concrete intervention strategies aimed at improving performance at all educational levels. Nghipondoka acknowledged that despite the ministry’s extensive efforts to address education outcomes, there […]

Key stakeholders involved in the Onderombapa-Aminuis to Aranos road project gathered to address challenges concerning the road’s progress. The objective is to complete the road and upgrade it to full bitumen standards by 2025. One of the focal points of the discussion revolved around employment opportunities, and local community members raised concerns about not being […]

The Jiangsu Province in China continues to make significant progress in the media industry, particularly in documenting history and showcasing Chinese modernization to both residents and visitors. Both large and small media houses in Jiangsu Province play significant roles in preserving the region’s norms and values while evolving their own media platforms for future generations. […]

The Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Pohamba Shifeta, has expressed confidence in the youth of Namibia and Africa as a whole. He emphasised the importance of leveraging the valuable insights gained from the just-ended Africa Youth in Tourism Innovation Summit and Challenge held over the weekend in order to capitalise on the abundant opportunities […]

The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley, is calling on the management teams and other stakeholders at schools across the country to develop strong and resilient teamwork at their institutions to inspire improved academic performance across the board. Calley conducted regional consultations in Gobabis and the wider Omaheke Region with the objective […]

The founders of 4×4 Electrics from the Netherlands recently visited the Young Africans Centre in Otjiwarongo to introduce their innovative concept for environmentally friendly transportation: a solar-powered vehicle. Making its debut in Namibia, the solar vehicle represents a pioneering addition to the transportation landscape.  This electric-powered vehicle harnesses the power of self-contained solar cells, allowing […]

The Chamber of Mines says the mining industry allocated approximately N$184 million for corporate social investment in 2022. Additionally, the industry contributed N$4.5 billion in revenue to the government through taxes. However, Members of Parliament have expressed concerns, stating that these amounts are considered a drop in the ocean. They argue that the positive impact […]

Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of the Republic of India, has arrived at the Hosea Kutako International Airport for an official visit to Namibia. The visit is scheduled to last for three days. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and Namibia. During the visit, Dr. Jaishankar […]

The Revolutionary Union (RU) has made allegations against Rent-a-Drum management, claiming that workers were being retrenched in retaliation for joining the union in Swakopmund. However, Johan Louw, the Regional Manager of Rent-a-Drum, has denied these allegations. According to him, the retrenchments are a result of a decrease in revenue and are not related to union […]

Twenty young people participated in a one-day workshop at Keetmanshoop in the ||Kharas Region with a focus on mainstream politics and youth involvement in the democratic process. The workshop is facilitated by Queen Pieter, a youth activist who says that the participation of young people in mainstream politics strengthens democracy and the rule of law. […]