The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) held a training workshop on cybersecurity awareness to equip media practitioners with essential knowledge and skills to navigate the digital landscape securely. The training , titled “Provisional Agenda on Cybersecurity,” underscored the importance of understanding and mitigating cyber threats that are increasingly prevalent in today’s interconnected world. […]
The Mass Housing Development Programme has made another deposit of 119 houses at Matutura Extension 9 in Swakopmund, narrowing the housing gap in the country. The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, says this shows the government’s commitment to addressing the housing backlog. The 119 houses that were handed over are the last […]
Namibia’s laws do not currently regulate new and emerging tobacco products such as hubbly bubbly, vapes, and e-cigarettes. The Deputy Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Utjiua Muinjangue, has called on stakeholders to address the gaps as they propose amendments to the Tobacco Products Control Act. Stakeholders have gathered at Swakopmund to identify gaps […]
Justice Minister Yvonne Dausab has emphasised the importance of lawmakers ensuring that laws are clearly translated and understood before passing. Dausab was speaking during the Commonwealth Law Reform Training underway in Windhoek. Simplifying the law, Dausab asserts, aids in comprehending the objectives of the legislation. The Justice Minister emphasised the significant role of legislative drafters […]
The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) has proposed that resettlement farmers who demonstrate productivity be eligible to receive a title to the land. This initiative aims to transform them from leaseholders with the government as landlords into owners of a tangible asset. MAWLR Minister Carl Schlettwein stated that on the land front, […]
Deep Yellow Limited, in partnership with its subsidiary Reptile Mineral Resources and Exploration, reaffirms its dedication to community development with a recent donation of sports gear worth N$21,100 to Future Stars Hockey and Game Changer programs. This donation is dedicated to supporting the Future Stars Hockey and Game Changer programs, two initiatives aimed at nurturing […]
Sesfontein Constituency Councillor and Chairperson of the Kunene Regional Council, Hendrik Gaobaeb, has urged farmers in his constituency to sell their cattle in a bid to mitigate the losses they currently experience as a result of the severe drought. Like many parts of Namibia, Sesfontein has been ravished by a severe drought that has seen […]
After an intensive five days of both theoretical and practical training, the FIVB Level-2 Coaches Course at the FIVB Development Centre in Windhoek concluded successfully last weekend. The course was led by FIVB Course Instructor Sobomana Viateur from Benin. At the closing ceremony on Friday, all 34 candidates received certificates of completion. The workshop’s primary […]
A Seventh-day Adventist Youth Director has called on young people to talk about their problems instead of suffering in silence. Over 2,000 young people from Namibia, South Africa, Lesotho, and Eswatini have gathered at Swakopmund for a youth congress. Organised by the Seventh-day Adventist Church, the event is an annual platform to uplift the youth […]
Informal football leagues, run by community members, provide a platform to play football. Three popular leagues in Windhoek’s informal settlements are still in full swing and aim to conclude their seasons later this year. Now in week 15 of its season, the 7 de Laan Premier League was founded three years ago with the aim […]
