In a jubilant celebration of 75 years of commitment to empowering learners and shaping future leaders, Dr. Lemmer High School marked this milestone with the Nedbank Relay Championship competition. The event was filled with various activities, including the 100, 200, and 400-metre runs. Teachers and learners from schools as far as the Namakwa Region in […]
The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, says the recruitment process for Namcol’s Chief Executive Officer is nearing a conclusion. She said a formal submission has since been made to the ministry by the board. Nghipondoka was responding to a query from Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Hidipo Hamata about the timeline for […]
Inspector General of the Police, Joseph Shikongo, has expressed disappointment with the performance of law enforcement officers in the Kavango East Region. Following a visit to the region, Shikongo addressed the underperformance and outlined improvement plans. Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo says, that despite Kavango East being the second-largest region, there is enough manpower for effective […]
The Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, has responded to concerns raised by Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) MP Winnie Moongo about the shortage of cardiotocography papers at Windhoek Central Hospital. Dr. Shangula acknowledged that, despite the shortage, clinicians at Windhoek Central Hospital have been able to deliver appropriate care using their clinical […]
Namibia has called for the immediate reform of the United Nations Security Council to address inequity and injustice, reflect present realities, and ensure the legitimacy of its decisions. This follows the recent failure by the UN Security Council to adopt a resolution granting the State of Palestine full membership in the United Nations. In a […]
The Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT) has embarked on an innovative strategy to enhance fish distribution across the country. The trust has signed contracts with 13 small and medium enterprises to facilitate the distribution of fish to consumers at affordable prices. The 13 SMEs, selected from a pool of trained entrepreneurs, are part of […]
Otjozondjupa Region Governor James Uerikua is calling for the inclusion of the agricultural sector in the Public Finance Management Bill. The governor made this call during a stakeholder consultation meeting with the Ministry of Finance and Public Enterprises on the bill. Namibia is said to be lagging behind compared to other African countries that have […]
The City of Windhoek has reemphasized its 20% borehole water usage restriction as an essential component of its operational strategy. This measure aims to maintain a consistent water supply, supporting both residents and business operations. Clarifying recent media reports, the municipality underscores the necessity of this restriction for water security, resource management, and sustainability. The […]
The |Khomas Regional Council has launched a series of health initiatives across various constituencies to bring essential services closer to the people. Residents of the Moses ||Garoëb constituency were the beneficiaries of these vital health services over the weekend. The Regional Council’s comprehensive approach combines an HIV prevention campaign with other critical health services. This […]
The Student Union of Namibia (SUN) has called on the Namibia Financial Assistance Fund (NSFAF) to immediately commence with the monthly payments of the non-tuition fee by the end of this month to avert a strike. NASFAF has not released the student non-tuition fee since January this year. SUN President Benhard Kavau indicates that […]
