The Ministry of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform (MAWLR) is taking urgent measures to tackle the severe water supply challenges affecting communities in the Oshikoto Region. This crisis has disrupted water access for over 300 villages and essential public institutions, including schools, hospitals, and police stations, particularly in the constituencies of Eengodi, Okankolo, Omuthiya (Eastern), […]
The International University of Management (IUM) officially launched its Graduate School of Business and IUM Radio. The inauguration of the IUM Graduate School of Business represents both new beginnings and the culmination of years of struggle, dedication, growth, and transformation. The founder of IUM, Professor David Namwandi, said that the university is not merely teaching […]
The Omaheke Regional Council (ORC) has supported the motion aimed at upgrading the Trans Kalahari Border Post from a settlement to a fully-fledged town council. This will help in the provision of service delivery. The Chairperson of the Omaheke Regional Council and also the councillor of the Kalahari constituency, Ignatius Kariseb, stressed that given the […]
The Chairperson of the Erongo Regional Council (ERC), Benitha Imbamba, said service delivery and development can only be realised if the council has sufficient funds. However, Imbamba said finances will never be enough, thus there is a need for a creative strategy to prioritise and deliver where there is a need. She said this when […]
President Nangolo Mbumba says it is refreshing that citizens now live in an era in which they have the opportunity to tell their own stories and to appreciate the narratives of Namibians as told from their own perspective. Dr. Mbumba said this as he launched the book written by Secretary to Cabinet, George Simataa, in […]
Secretary to Cabinet George Simataa has broken his silence on his role in the now defunct Small and Medium Enterprises (SME) Bank in his newly released memoir titled ”Timeless: My Career in the Public Service”. Dr. Simataa served as the non-executive Chairperson of the SME Bank until 2017, a tenure he describes as having ”brought […]
The Students’ Union of Namibia (SUN) has raised concerns over the lack of functional toilets and water at Ndama Junior Primary School, which has left learners without proper sanitation for three weeks and led to the suspension of classes. SUN is calling on the Ministry of Education and the Kavango East Directorate to urgently intervene. […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) has commended the contractor for the Ombili clinic in Otjiwarongo, which was completed two months ahead of time. The construction of the Ombili clinic began in April this year and was due to be completed in November. Two months before that, the clinic was completed and ready […]
542 people have committed suicide thus far, and the Health Ministry is intensifying efforts to create awareness and advocate for mental health education in the ||Kharas and Hardap regions ahead of World Mental Health Day. The day is commemorated each year on the 10th of December. To raise awareness of mental health, the Ministry of […]
The Director of the Namibia Media Trust, Zoe Titus, has lauded the nbc for being a trendsetter. This after the national broadcaster launched a TikTok news channel, highlighting the importance of using all available platforms, particularly social media, to reach diverse audiences. Speaking at the Conference on the Future of Journalism Education, Free Expression, Advocacy, […]
