The NUST Cultural Festival commenced today under the theme “Celebrating our Diverse Tapestry of Culture.” The theme highlights the rich variety of cultures in Namibia, focussing on cultural diversity, youth engagement, and cultural exchange. The event was attended by students from different ethnic groups who expressed their pride in their traditional heritage through attire and […]
Former Mafwe Litunga Richard Mamili V has died aged 92. The death of Litunga Mamili, who died in Rundu Hospital, was announced by the Mafwe Traditional Authority. His death coincided with the Lusata annual cultural festival, which he founded 43 years ago. Muhinda-Mamili V was coronated as Litunga of the Mafwe tribe 53 years ago. […]
The lives of more than 20 families at Kuten-Hoas settlement in the ||Kharas Region were transformed when their houses were connected to the national electricity grid. The Karasburg East Constituency Councillor, Anseline Beukes, switched on the main power plug after the settlement was connected to the electricity grid as part of the government’s rural electrification […]
Theologian Dr. Archford Musodza has highlighted the pressing need for churches to take initiative and actively address systemic societal issues. He made this point at a workshop on The Role of the Church in Transforming Local and Global Governance and Financial Systems—Towards an Economy of Life!” in Windhoek. Dr. Musodza pointed out that, although Namibia […]
Artificial intelligence (AI) in some schools in Windhoek has proven to be an effective tool in education deliverables. Yyeni AI, a software company whose mission is to provide individualised learning in large, overcrowded classroom settings in Southern Africa, is currently running a pilot project in three high schools using an AI teacher. The AI teachers […]
The Magistrates’ and Judges’ Association of Namibia (MJA) has expressed deep concern over the safety and security of judicial officers following a brazen arson attack on the Gobabis Magistrate’s Court. The attack, which occurred on 1 October 2024, saw the public prosecutor’s office set ablaze by an unknown individual. While no injuries were reported, the […]
The Director of Education in the Kavango East Region, Christine Shilima, has suspended classes at Ndama Junior Primary School until further notice. This comes after nbc News yesterday reported on how learners have been relieving themselves openly in the schoolyard for the past three weeks. Apart from the school not having water, the toilets are […]
Namib Mills’ Senior Brand Manager, Marné Bouwer, says there is no evidence so far linking Top Score Instant Porridge to the incident involving the deaths of three children in South Africa. However, laboratory tests and investigations are in progress and will be communicated once they are finalised. As a precautionary measure, Namib Mills has temporarily […]
Literacy is a fundamental right that encompasses much more than the ability to read or write. The ||Kharas Governor, Aletha Frederick, made this statement while addressing the belated International Literacy Day celebration ceremony in Keetmanshoop. The ||Kharas Education Directorate’s Adult and Continuing Education subdivision organised the event, themed “Promoting Multilingual Education: Literacy for Mutual Understanding […]
The Association of Heat, Ventilation, and Cooling held its first annual meeting to address the need for replacing ozone-depleting substances and announced the nominees of board members. Namibia has been elected to establish the SADC refrigeration and cooling headquarters. Although Namibia does not contribute much to ozone depletion, it is not immune from the harmful […]
