Stakeholders propose introduction of TVET at primary level

Technical and Vocational Education Training stakeholders in Erongo have supported the proposal to recognise non-formal and informal education and have it introduced at the lower primary level. Namibia has no unified technical and vocational education training structure, and most interventions are not harmonised. According to the TVET Standards Manager, only formal education is recognised in […]

Stakeholders propose introduction of TVET at primary level

Technical and Vocational Education Training stakeholders in Erongo have supported the proposal to recognise non-formal and informal education and have it introduced at the lower primary level. Namibia has no unified technical and vocational education training structure, and most interventions are not harmonised. According to the TVET Standards Manager, only formal education is recognised in […]

Police officers warned against insubordination 

The Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, has ordered officers in the Ohangwena Region to pull up their socks to deliver effective service to the public. Lieutenant General Shikongo called a parade at Oshikango before they embarked on patrol along the Namibia-Angola border to sensitise the community on contraband and crime prevention along the border line.  […]

Police officers warned against insubordination 

The Police Inspector General, Joseph Shikongo, has ordered officers in the Ohangwena Region to pull up their socks to deliver effective service to the public. Lieutenant General Shikongo called a parade at Oshikango before they embarked on patrol along the Namibia-Angola border to sensitise the community on contraband and crime prevention along the border line.  […]

Kavango East records 15 deaths due to malnutrition

Kavango East Region has so far recorded 15 mortalities due to malnutrition. This was shared during an engagement meeting between the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality Social Development and Family Affairs, the Health Directorate, and stakeholders at Rundu.  The malnutrition cases in the Kavango East Region were at their peak last year, with 2,716 […]

Kavango East records 15 deaths due to malnutrition

Kavango East Region has so far recorded 15 mortalities due to malnutrition. This was shared during an engagement meeting between the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality Social Development and Family Affairs, the Health Directorate, and stakeholders at Rundu.  The malnutrition cases in the Kavango East Region were at their peak last year, with 2,716 […]

Mariental Street renamed after late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa

One of the longest streets in Mariental was today renamed Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Street.  Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister Evelyne !Nawases-Taeyele said the street naming is a testament to Hanse-Himarwa’s legacy and impact.  Widower Ghenno Himarwa reflected on the adversities his wife experienced. He revealed at the event that they are currently writing a book […]

Mariental Street renamed after late Katrina Hanse-Himarwa

One of the longest streets in Mariental was today renamed Katrina Hanse-Himarwa Street.  Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister Evelyne !Nawases-Taeyele said the street naming is a testament to Hanse-Himarwa’s legacy and impact.  Widower Ghenno Himarwa reflected on the adversities his wife experienced. He revealed at the event that they are currently writing a book […]

Banks advised to be proactive in funding SMEs

Local banks have been called upon to play a proactive role in the development and funding of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). President Nangolo Mbumba says another way is for the banks to involve more equity types of instruments and substantially lessen collateral requirements. Dr. Mbumba’s appeal was highlighted during an engagement with the banking […]

Banks advised to be proactive in funding SMEs

Local banks have been called upon to play a proactive role in the development and funding of small and medium enterprises (SMEs). President Nangolo Mbumba says another way is for the banks to involve more equity types of instruments and substantially lessen collateral requirements. Dr. Mbumba’s appeal was highlighted during an engagement with the banking […]