Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa has described the Katima Mulilo Correctional Facility construction as a significant milestone in the nation’s pursuit of sustainable development and food security. So far, phase one of the project, which includes clearing the 13.2 kilometres of the cutline by the National Youth Service, has commenced and will be followed by […]
Namibia faces a range of issues with implications for the nation’s development and future prospects. Among these, the government, according to Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Child Welfare Minister Doreen Sioka, is ensuring improved healthcare, access to education, and protection from violence and exploitation for the Namibian child. Sioka is calling for more awareness-raising […]
The Directorate of Aircraft Accident and Incident Investigations has released the final safety report on the Swakopmund helicopter crash, which claimed the lives of Chief Pilot Jacques Jacobs (54) and aviation engineer Dirk Von Weidts (29). The report reveals that the helicopter was not airworthy at the time of the test flight. According to the […]
The Action Democratic Movement (ADM) is adamant about securing a two-thirds majority in the National Assembly come November 27th. Party president Vincent Kanyetu made the remarks at a media conference at Rundu, where the party released the names of its national secretaries. The national secretaries are Jason Mwakondange as Head of Mobilisation, Vaino Matende, Head […]
The Divundu Muhembo border post road, which connects Namibia to Botswana and other SADC countries, is set to be upgraded to a bitumen standard road. This was announced during a community meeting held at the Muhembo border post by the Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa. The Divundu Muhembo border post road is mostly […]
The Day of the Namibian Child is an opportunity to raise awareness about the challenges facing Namibian children. The Governor of the |Khomas Region, Laura McLeod-Katjirua, shared the sentiments during the celebration of the day at the Namibia Primary School. Children and education stakeholders gathered to celebrate the day with various performances. The day advocates […]
Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, has inaugurated four agriculture projects at the National Youth Service Centre in Rietfontien in the Otjozondjupa Region. Tjongarero says the agriculture programmes are vital in enhancing food security and empowering the youth through training. The projects are poultry, lucerne, and vegetable planting; a biomass charcoal animal […]
Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation Minister Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi said training and vocational education are essential drivers of any nation’s social, economic, and technological innovation. She remarked this, speaking at the Nakayale, Eenhana, and Valombola Vocational Training Centres’ second joint graduation ceremony at Outapi. Dr. Kandjii-Murangi said TVET programmes have been growing in quality and […]
The fate of the Northern Veterinary Cordon Fence, commonly referred to as the Red Line, will be decided in a high-stakes legal battle set for early next year. Professor Job Amupanda, leader of Affirmative Repositioning, will face the government from January 21 to 31, 2025. As the applicant, Amupanda is advocating for the complete removal […]
