President Nangolo Mbumba has praised the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired (NFVI) for its significant contributions to advancing the cause of those living with visual impairments by offering services and advocacy for over 35 years. The Federation provides comprehensive mobility and rehabilitation training and services, such as brailing, and has, since 2010, provided services […]
President Nangolo Mbumba has encouraged Namibians to play their part and answer the appeals by the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired. The support would enable the Federation to continue implementing its programmes, including comprehensive mobility and rehabilitation training. Dr. Mbumba, who is also the patron of the Federation, appealed to Namibians to ensure that […]
The Chairperson of the Namibian Federation of the Visually Impaired, Alfons Maketo, says the association’s goal is to have branches in all regions of the country and to make programmes accessible to persons living with disabilities. Maketo, a former senior reporter for the nbc, said that the increased visibility of the association would also help […]
||Kharas Police Commander, Commissioner Marius Katamila, has reminded senior police officers that effective leadership is not about isolation but connection, empathy, and inspiring others. He said this while officially opening the leadership development training course for senior officers at Keetmanshoop. The more than 40 Chief Inspectors drawn from different units across the country will be […]
There is an urgent need to build awareness about the importance of investing in research. Research assists in the development of any given area and improves the quality of life of the people. These sentiments were shared at the bi-annual National Student Research Symposium in Windhoek. Students from different institutions around Windhoek will present their […]
The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, has commended the efforts and dedication shown by the Katuuo family at Orevia village for setting up a garden project to address food security and job creation. Schlettwein says it is a massive achievement to see a project of this nature thriving in a typical […]
The City of Windhoek is faced with the challenge of more solid waste being generated while at the same time grappling with a rapid reduction in the lifespan of its main waste disposal facility, Kupferberg Landfill. It is against this background that the City of Windhoek and partners are embarking on a joint project to […]
A neuropsychologist who testified in defence of Jandre Dippenaar, who faces multiple counts of murder and is bracing for sentencing, has called for the suspension of his prison term. Last month, Dippenaar was convicted on six counts of murder for causing an accident near Henties Bay in 2014. On the second day of Jandre Dippenaars’ […]
Cybercrime remains an ongoing threat to businesses and individuals on a global scale, often targeting the young and vulnerable and necessitating the need for cybersecurity awareness. For this reason, the Ministry of Information and Communication Technology inked a five-year Memorandum of Understanding with Lifeline/Childline Namibia to collaborate on cybersecurity awareness and public education, with special […]
The Minister of Defence and Veterans Affairs commissioned the exhumation and re-interment committee at the Defence Headquarters in Windhoek. Before the commissioning, Frans Kapofi instituted and appointed retired Major General Charles Namoloh as Chairperson of the Committee. Committee members are Retired Brigadier General Solomon Shikongo, Retired Colonel David Ndatipo, Ericas Ndalikokule, Dr. Apollo Bassenero, Elvis […]
