In a critical development for the nation’s data-gathering efforts, the National Statistics Agency (NSA) is facing formidable challenges as it undertakes a comprehensive population and housing census. In a recent update on the year’s enumeration efforts, Deputy Statistician General of the NSA, Ottilie Mwazi, and Population and Housing Census Manager, Ndapandula Ndikwetepo, provided insights into […]
Rehoboth Primary School, through the initiative of Footstep Africa, has inaugurated two school libraries. The two libraries are funded by US nationals Tiara and Alan Salzman. The fully furnished libraries are for lower and upper primary levels. The school is closer to informal settlements, and most of the learners are from vulnerable backgrounds. Footsteps for […]
After three decades of providing service to the Namibian people, the American Cultural Centre Library in Windhoek shut its doors with a colourful farewell. The farewell aims at celebrating the US-Namibia relationship built through access to information and training. The library, which was located in the Windhoek CBD’s Sanlam Building, has been a source of […]
A book titled “Times and Life of Vekuii Rukoro” has been officially launched in Windhoek, marking a significant tribute to the late Vekuii Rukoro’s lifetime and achievements. This biography is intended to serve as an inspiration for young Namibians, illustrating how the late Ombara Otjitambi Vekuii Rukoro ascended from the townships of Otjiwarongo’s Orwetoweni and […]
The body of Simukusi Michael Libongani, who is suspected to have gone missing while fishing in the Liselo area, has been retrieved. The 59-year-old resident of Lisikili was reportedly attacked by a hippo on Tuesday night. Libongani’s body was retrieved on Wednesday after a police search. The Deputy Minister of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Heather […]
Renowned musician Sadrag Theofilus Nakale was buried in his home village of Ekoka in the Ohangwena Region. The late Nakale was part of the Sadrag, Mesag, and Abednego triplets. Reports state that they were the first triplets born at Onandjokwe Lutheran Hospital 60 years ago. The trio, who were comedians, loved singing together, especially at […]
A group of 224 Cadet Constables are on a six-month police basic training course at the Pius Joseph Kaundu Training Centre in the Omaheke Region. The Inspector General of the Namibian Police, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, who was speaking at the official opening of the training, says the success of the training is expected to […]
Offenders who took part in the National Skills Competition at Ongwediva are grateful for the opportunity to engage with the community and learn new skills. Four offenders from the Windhoek Correctional Facility competed in different skill trades at the just-ended National Skills Competition. Elifas Tobias, who has been behind bars for more than 20 years, […]
Social protection coverage remains severely limited in Africa, despite the existence of social protection policies. This was evident from the contributions made during the International Council on Social Welfare Africa Seminar that was held in the capital. Africa currently boasts the lowest social protection coverage globally, with only 17% of the continent’s total population benefiting […]
A Zambian national, aged 25, died at the scene of a vehicle accident in the Zambezi Region on Thursday afternoon after the bus he was a passenger in overturned. Ten other occupants of the minibus are currently fighting for their lives in Lusaka Military Hospital after being rushed to the Katima Mulilo on Thursday. Zambian […]
