The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation and its partners are working together to find ways to simplify employment creation and effect broader change in the economy. The ministry, the Namibian Statistics Agency (NSA), and the International Labour Organisation (ILO) launched the updated Social Accounting Matrix (SAM). The main goal of the Employment […]
The Swapo Party Coordinator for the Ohangwena Region, Phillemon Josua, says the regional leadership is not in support of those who want to demonstrate against the appointment of NamPol’s former chief, Sebastian Ndeitunga, as governor. Josua pleaded with party members to desist from partaking in unproductive activities. “It’s on this ground that the Swapo Party […]
The ||Kharas Police Commander, Commissioner Marius Katamila, has reminded the region’s inhabitants to also play their part to ensure a safer festive season. He made the call during the launch of the region’s festive operations at Keetmanshoop. The operation aims to raise police visibility, improve road safety, and provide robust law enforcement to ensure compliance […]
The Kavango West Region has recorded 10 road fatalities this year, while 13 people died last year. Kavango West Regional Commander, Commissioner Julia Sakuwa-Neo, says all fatalities were a result of pedestrians being bumped on the road. The Regional Commander made the remarks at the launch of the 2023–2024 Festive Season Operation and Road Safety […]
There is a need for accurate and timely climate data collection in order to address and mitigate the impacts of climate change. Climate data integrates climate models and forecasts information on what the future will look like and how the climate will evolve depending on the path of greenhouse gas emissions. Speaking at the Southern […]
UNICEF Regional Director Etleva Kadilli has commended the Namibian government for championing children’s rights. The UNICEF Director, who paid a courtesy call on President Hage Geingob at Swakopmund, says prioritising education is the best strategy any government can adopt to ensure a bright future for the country. President Geingob informed the UNICEF delegation that after […]
Small-scale farmers who, in the future, would want to be resettled could be required to have resource ownership or access capital to the value of at least N$200,000 per year. They must, however, relinquish any agricultural land rights they may hold elsewhere in the country. The information is contained in the draft resettlement criteria, which […]
Swapo Member of Parliament, Kletus Karondo, says deaf people face more barriers than other citizens in accessing the criminal justice system. Karondo contributed to a motion tabled by Deputy Minister of Disability Affairs, Alexia Manombe-Ncube, which seeks to recommend the recognition of Namibian Sign Language as a national language and the appointment of sign language […]
The Kakurukouje Traditional Authority and the inhabitants of Etanga Village have commended the government for its efforts in ensuring that they have access to basic services. One such development is the electrification of Etanga, considered a major development in the region. Etanga Village is located about 210 kilometres west of Opuwo in the Epupa Constituency, […]
Education is a shared responsibility, and parents are called upon to support schools and teachers in maintaining discipline, which will positively contribute to their academic performance. Learners have to be disciplined at school, and they are expected to be accountable for their actions in and out of the classroom. In an interview with nbc News, […]
