TIKA invests in upgrade for Pionier Boys’ School Welding Workshop

The Pioneers Boys’ School Welding Workshop has undergone a significant transformation, thanks to the Turkish Cooperation and Coordination Agency (TIKA) and the support of the Turkish government. TIKA Country Coordinator Omer Ozbey emphasized the importance of practical skills for economic development and expressed hope that the workshop will inspire the youth towards future success. “One […]

Bravo community in Kavango West gets new ECD Centre

The Bravo community in Kavango West’s Mpungu Constituency is celebrating the opening of a new Early Childhood Development Centre designed to improve the lives of children from previously disadvantaged backgrounds in the area. Constructed by the Palm for Life Fund, this project includes two classrooms, an office, and an ablution facility, with a total estimated […]

Cuba progress suffocated by USA economic embargo

The Cuban Ambassador to Namibia, Sergio De La Uz, expressed anticipation that the UN General Assembly would once again vote overwhelmingly in favor of a resolution calling for an end to the US economic blockade against Cuba. Although UN General Assembly resolutions are not binding, De La Uz emphasized that the message is clear: the […]

New energy sectors require skilled labour – Alweendo

Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, emphasizes that the oil, gas, and green hydrogen industries in Namibia require skilled labour, technological advancements, and robust infrastructure.  He stresses the importance of prioritizing education and training to equip Namibians with the skills necessary for these sectors. During his address at the 16th Erongo Business and Tourism […]

Chief Hosea Kutako Museum and Shrine to be unveiled

Namibians are encouraged to honor the exemplary legacy of anti-colonial leader Chief Hosea Kutako with the inauguration of the Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine at Toasis Village. The Presidency has announced that the Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine will be unveiled on November 8th. The decision to construct the Memorial Museum and Homestead Shrine stemmed […]

Opposition pick holes in mid-term budget

Opposition MP Utaara Mootu has criticized the recently announced mid-term budget review, presented by Finance Minister Iipumbu Shiimi on Wednesday. She called for substantial changes to enhance the lives of citizens across the country. The Landless People’s Movement (LPM) representative also condemned the Namibian Statistics Agency for delaying the release of unemployment data from the […]