Otjozondjupa Region has highlighted a lack of special schools or resource centres in the region as a concern. Otjozondjupa Regional Council Chairperson, Marlene Mbakera, says government schools are also not inclusive towards children with disabilities, resulting in them not completing school. Mbakera, who is also the Otjiwarongo Constituency Councillor, says 540 children are receiving disability […]
A heated debate ensued in the 6th Children’s Parliament over the lack of awareness regarding mental health among school learners. This discussion was sparked after Gerson Neumbo tabled a motion emphasising the significance of mental health wellness, emotional development, and psychosocial support for learners. The motion brought to light pressing issues, including high suicide rates, […]
In its quest to curb cyber threats as well as shape a safer digital space, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology (MICT) has embarked on a three-day journey to seek innovative ways to fight cyber crimes. The conference will provide a platform for stakeholders to build a resilient cybersecurity infrastructure to safeguard the […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has reiterated that any proposal for development projects is welcome, but said discussions must first be exhausted at the line ministries before reaching the State House. Dr. Mbumba says this approach is crucial when decisions are taken for projects to commence to the benefit of the country. The president’s response follows a […]
The Coalition of Churches and Organisations (CCO) has called on the government to change its legal team and to appeal the recent ruling in which the Windhoek High Court decriminalised the colonial Sodomy law. In an online petition, the CCO says, “The counsel that represented the government in this matter is the same counsel that […]
The Director of Forestry in the Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, Johnson Ndokosho, has issued a stern warning that the directorate will not renew tree harvesting permits for farms in breach of harvesting quotas. Ndokosho made this warning during a community meeting underway at Outjo in the Kunene Region, which is aimed at engaging […]
The African Table Tennis Federation is hosting the African Youth Championships in Gaborone, Botswana, with 19 countries represented. Over 118 players from 19 countries have assembled at the Botho University in Gaborone, Botswana, for the tournament. Namibia has dispatched eight delegates, consisting of four Under-15 Girls and four Under-15 Boys to the event. Out of […]
As the 2024 Olympic Games are set to commence from July 26 to August 11, Namibia has only four athletes competing in this year’s multi-international sporting event, which will take place in Paris, France. The Namibian athletes who qualified to represent the country at this year’s Olympic Games have achieved outstanding results in their respective […]
The Senior National Rugby Team will be in Uganda, where 8 nations will tussle it out in the 2024 Rugby Africa Cup Quarterfinals in Kampala. The Rugby Africa Cup last took place in 2022 and served as a qualifier for the 2023 Rugby World Cup. Namibia won the 2022 edition, defeating Kenya’s Simbas 36-0 in […]
The Namibia Football Association is addressing a critical gap in coaching education by organizing a refresher course for A-License coaches, marking a significant update since their last CAF license class way back in 2014. This initiative comes as a timely intervention to update and enhance the skills of Namibia’s top football coaches. Led by esteemed […]
