Former First Lady Monica Geingos says there is a need to mobilise partners to support youth-focused sexual and reproductive health and rights programmes. Geingos and a panel of experts dissected this during a side event of the Summit of the Future at the UN headquarters on Friday. They expanded on global, regional, and country-level actions […]
The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Modestus Amutse, officially launched Namibia Film Week, delivering a message of pride and celebration in the art of local storytelling. “The Film Week is an initiative that speaks directly to the very heart of our creative sector. Over the next four days, we will witness the powerful […]
Creatives in the film industry explored ways to approach filmmaking from a business perspective. Some believe that the film industry in Namibia is finally being recognised as a legitimate field, and it’s time to shift the perception that it cannot be pursued as a viable career. The event provided valuable insights into various aspects of […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) bid farewell to the 15th Chinese medical team and welcomed the 16th medical team. The Chinese medical team supports Namibia’s healthcare system. During their tenure, the 15th team assisted about nineteen thousand people, visited communities, and promoted traditional Chinese medicine in schools. The team has been instrumental […]
Osino Resources, a gold exploration and development Canadian company, is officially part of Shanjin International Gold Corporation. This marks a step towards transforming the aspiration of discovering a gold deposit into tangible development. Osino Resources was sold to Shanjin for N$4.8 billion. The move will see Osino Resources’ Twin Hills Gold Project progress, which is […]
Officials from various countries convened for a side event focused on empowering youth in Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Inclusive Leadership, ahead of the upcoming Summit for the Future, co-hosted by Namibia and Germany,. The panel discussion, themed “Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Ensuring SRHR and Inclusive Governance,” aligns with one of the […]
To address water challenges faced by the people of the Kavango East Region, NamWater handed over the Kayengona and Shamvhura water supply river schemes to the residents of Rundu Rural and Ndiyona Constituencies yesterday. The schemes, which cost over N$5 million and started last year, were completed in July this year. The initiative aims to […]
Agriculture is more than just a means of production—it’s a pathway to prosperity for around 70% of Namibia’s population. Speaking at the 25th Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium, Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Carl Schlettwein emphasised the importance of Namibia tapping into global value chains to fully unlock the potential of its agriculture […]
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) has established itself as a leader in action-based learning, offering courses that equip students with practical, hands-on experience, preparing them to seamlessly enter the job market. The institute offers 70% practical application and 30% theory. By aligning the curriculum with industry needs, NIT strengthens students’ employability and enhances their […]
The Etunda and Sikondo Green Scheme Irrigations, located in Omusati and Kavango East regions, were recognised for their excellence, winning top honours at the Namibia Agronomic Board’s (NAB) National Agronomic and Horticulture Awards, held at Olushandja. Etunda Green Scheme received an award as an Emerging Wheat Producer of the Year, while Sikondo Green Scheme walked […]
