The Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa, has underscored the crucial role the road network plays as a lifeline of communities. He said this while officiating at the opening of the recently rehabilitated portion of the Tses to !Gochas B1 road between Keetmanshoop and Mariental. Co-funded by the Namibian government and KfW Development Bank, […]
The leader of the Affirmative Repositioning (AR) movement, Professor Job Amupanda, who is visiting Katima Mulilo to engage residents on their day-to-day challenges, says that the youth in particular need serious interventions as a lack of employment opportunities continues to affect them. Amupanda said this at a media conference on Tuesday, where he appealed to […]
The Ovadhimba community in the Omusati Region is up in arms as they say that their attempts to be recognised as a traditional authority for more than 30 years have been futile. They want the recognition of their own traditional authority to be approved by the Urban and Rural Development Ministry, as they say, this […]
Developing countries are part of the international community and can contribute to positive outcomes on any of the major international issues. Speaker of the National Assembly, Professor Peter Katjavivi, shared these sentiments during an interview with CGTN ahead of the Forum on China-Africa Cooperation (FOCAC) summit. Professor Katjavivi said China and Namibia share a common […]
The Ministry of Labour, Industrial Relations, and Employment Creation has embarked on a countrywide roadshow to educate the public on the newly set minimum wage, which comes into effect early next year. The targeted roadshow took place at Okalongo in the Omusati Region. The Chief Public Relations Officer in the Ministry of Labour, Maria Hedimbi, […]
The cost of climate adaptation and resilience in Africa is estimated to be about US$50 billion annually over the next decade, representing two to three percent of the continent’s GDP. Based on this, the 2023 State of the Climate in Africa Report says there is an urgent need for increased investment in climate adaptation and […]
The number of teenage pregnancies in Namibia is rising at an alarming rate, affecting not only the teenagers but also their parents. Life Skills Teacher Nomlinda Steyn shared some insights on the psychological impact it has on both girls and boys who have to deal with being parents at a young age. More than 15,000 […]
The 7th Africa Tourism Leadership Forum and Awards started in Gaborone, Botswana, on Monday, under the theme “Charting a new path forward for intra-Africa Travel, Tourism, and Investment.” The forum aims to generate discussions on tourism and the role of creative and cultural services in Africa to highlight the opportunities and identify challenges and barriers to unlock […]
The Deputy Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Faustina Caley, says the Universal Education Grant (UEG) will be increased from N$200 to N$300 per learner for pre-primary and primary schools, and from N$300 to N$400 per learner for secondary schools. However, Caley says the increase in funds also needs to strengthen schools’ financial controls. Speaking […]
China’s tech giant, Huawei Technologies, has unveiled the Huawei Namibia ICT Talent Programme for 2024-2025 and the Digital Rural Plus Programme. The initiatives seek to foster inclusion and cultivate talent in the ICT industries in Namibia. President Nangolo Mbumba and an accompanying delegation witnessed the unveiling at the Huawei headquarters outside Beijing on Tuesday. The […]
