Men are born to lead; however, the current generation is said to be lacking leadership, a sense of responsibility, and a desire to provide. These were the sentiments of therapist Ngamane Karuaihe-Upi, speaking at the Men’s Summit in Windhoek. The summit was attended by 80 men. Kauraihe-Upi says that gender equality does not mean 50/50 […]
Namibia is aiming to improve on its top 30 freedom of the media world rankings by Reporters Without Borders. The Ministry of Information, Communication, and Technology’s Executive Director, Dr. Audrin Mathe, said this at a special award ceremony of the International Festival for Freedom of Expression and the Press (FILEP) in the capital of Burkina […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform’s Resettlement Policy criteria are deemed ineffective. It is against this background that officials from the ministry and various stakeholders from the Oshikoto Region met to revise three criteria for the policy. The 2001 National Resettlement Policy was adopted 10 years ago to address land redistribution. The policy […]
A young entrepreneur from Okaruikombungu Village in the Otjombinde Constituency, Kahitee Keeja, is determined to keep the garden project she runs going despite the limited resources at her disposal. Food sustainability and job creation are key reasons for this determination, she tells nbc News during a visit to her two-hectare garden project in Omaheke Region. […]
462 trainees received qualifications in various technical fields at Ongwediva during a joint graduation ceremony for the Valombola, Nakayale, and Eenhana vocational training centres. The graduation ceremony not only recognised the hard work and dedication of the students but also highlighted the significant role technical education plays in shaping the future of the country. The […]
Lack of funds is among the challenges preventing beneficiaries at Farm 37, near Walvis Bay, from relocating. Located about 7 kilometres east of Walvis Bay, Farm 37 was identified in 2015 as a solution to the land and housing backlog. Eight years later, the dream became real when the municipality transferred plots to 50 residents […]
NASRIA has embarked on a new venture that expands its Credit Guarantee Scheme, an innovative insurance product that aims to empower SMEs. The government, through a smart partnership with the Bank of Namibia, the Development Bank of Namibia, the Namibia Special Risks Insurance Association, and participating financial institutions, has structured a Credit Guarantee Scheme facility […]
The Otjinene Community has been recording an influx of people searching for opportunities. They, however, end up in squatter camps with no jobs and sufficient food, where community gardens would be the only solution. Otjinene Councillor Erwin Katjizeu says most of the households in the constituency depend on government handouts. He said the situation has […]
The United People’s Movement (UPM) President Jan van Wyk has called on the opposition political parties to unite and come up with strategies that would increase their numbers in the National Assembly. Van Wyk was speaking at the party’s public meeting in Rehoboth. The UPM Leader says the current representation of the opposition parties in […]
Swapo Party Vice President and Presidential candidate, Netumbo Nandi Ndaitwah, has congratulated the Otjozondjupa Regional Leadership for restoring peace and unity among its members. Nandi-Ndaitwah was speaking at the Otjiwarongo Rally held at the DRC Informal Settlement. “I was happy to hear from Comrade Imms when he emphasised the point that unity is what governs […]
