Experts in various professions engaged with small and medium-sized (SME) business owners at Gobabis to discuss matters of financial assistance, access to markets, and the importance of value addition. The two-day seminar titled ‘Be-a-Business Hub’ was spearheaded by the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). The Development Bank of Namibia’s (DBN) Manager for SMEs, […]
Namibia has over 140,000 undocumented and stateless people. The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, and Safety, Dr. Albert Kawana, revealed this at the celebration of International Identity Day. Dr. Kawana also launched the online tourist visa application. International Identity Day is celebrated annually on September 16 and is aimed at raising awareness about the importance […]
President Hage Geingob says the African Union’s permanent membership in the G20 is a good beginning. Dr. Geingob, in an interview with France 24’s ‘Across Africa’ programme in Paris, France, said this speaks to inclusivity. The President also responded to the question of governance in light of the recent coups, which he said reversed the […]
The 24th of September is Population and Housing Census Reference Night, where everyone, regardless of nationality, age, or social status, will be counted. The census is the only time that everyone in the country is counted, and it should include newborn babies. Inaccurate counts of infants and toddlers can have consequences that will impact their […]
It is once again time for the Windhoek Agricultural, Livestock, and Motor Show. The 69th edition of the event is hosting more than 200 exhibitors, including hand-made crafts, traditional food stalls, kiddie parks, and live music shows. Loide Martin is one of the first exhibitors who, for the past 21 years, made sure that she […]
The Ministry of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation, in collaboration with the German Government, has agreed to allocate over N$94 million for the 2024 Scholarship Programme for Namibian youth to study green hydrogen-related fields. The Youth for Green Hydrogen programme offers scholarships to Namibian youth aged between 18 and 35 years in two categories related […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (ICT), Dr. Peya Mushelenga, has called for national unity to achieve prosperity for all. He made the call at the launch of ||Kharas Regional Activation of National Symbols Campaign at Oranjemund. The National Symbols Campaign, which is part of the Nationhood and National Pride Programme, aims to enhance […]
Learners of Ombili Primary School at Otjiwarongo are no longer being taught in tents, thanks to B2Gold Namibia, which has built them into a fully-fledged school. Every year, the education sector faces numerous challenges, especially related to the placement of learners in the primary grades and a lack of proper structure. At Ombili, where the […]
An office building that was constructed five years ago to accommodate staff members of the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism in the Kavango East Region’s Mukwe Constituency is yet to be occupied. The building is now dilapidated. The office was constructed by the Ministry of Agriculture and Land Reform before it was transferred to […]
Unemployed teachers from the two Kavango regions are accusing the Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture of poor leadership and a lack of forward planning. The unemployed teachers say the ministry is hampering the provision of quality education in the country. Dressed in their graduation gowns, the group of unemployed teachers decided to voice their […]
