The Affirmative Repositioning (AR) Student Command has registered its presence at UNAM’s Main, Katima Mulilo and Rundu campuses, as well as the Walvis Bay IUM campus. At a media briefing, Student Command Leader Gillian Kalf said the movement aspires to grow into a reputable student organisation that advocates for political representation and influence. While acknowledging […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has emphasised Namibia’s commitment to enhancing bilateral cooperation with Russia through the Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation. Established in 2005, the Namibia-Russian Inter-Governmental Commission on Trade and Economic Cooperation guides cooperation in political, economic, trade, humanitarian, and other fields. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah held talks with the visiting Russian Deputy Prime Minister, […]
Floods have affected multiple communities in the Kunene Region, leaving thousands in need of urgent assistance. Kunene Governor Vipuakuje Muharuka engaged stakeholders in the region to familiarise himself with the situation on the ground. Heavy rains have caused severe flooding across the Epupa Constituency and Opuwo Town, displacing families, damaging infrastructure, and threatening public health. […]
The Support in Namibia of Albinism Sufferers Requiring Assistance (SINASRA) organisation continues to make an impact on people with albinism in the country. The organisation has been soliciting protective gear and vision devices and raising awareness, especially among school-going children with albinism. According to a 2023 disability report, Namibia currently has 38,000 people with albinism, […]
The Zambian government, through its central bank, the Bank of Zambia, has introduced a new family of banknotes dubbed the heritage series to replace the older ones. The new notes come for the first time with an introduction of high-value notes that include 200 and 500 Zambian kwacha (ZK). The new notes that were introduced […]
The leader of the Uukwaludhi Traditional Authority, Omukwaniilwa gwuuKwaaludhi Shikongo Taapopi, has said the traditional authority is in full support of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, saying her ascent to the presidency is a blueprint for future generations. The 90-year-old Omukwaniilwa, who has been at the helm of the authority since 1960, has led the community for […]
The International Confederation of Midwives and Laerdal Global Health have donated birth simulators to the International University of Management. The items aim to enhance the practical skills of nursing students, thereby reducing risks during childbirth. The donated items will sharpen skills and capacitate students in the nursing sector in managing complications when delivering babies, in […]
NamPower’s new mobile substations, designed to facilitate continuous power supply in case of breakdowns at substations, arrived in Windhoek today. The substations were bought at a cost of N$50 million and were assembled in South Africa, as their components are from different countries. In a statement, NamPower said the two medium-power mobile substations named Rhino […]
Illegal fences of about 27 farmers are being removed in the Tsumkwe-West and Okakarara areas by the Otjozondjupa Communal Land Board. The exercise started on Monday in Tsumkwe-East and is currently in Okakarara. Milcah Negongo spoke to the Chairperson of the Land Board, Jackson Hindjou, to shed more light on their progress so far.
The quest to unlock opportunities in Namibia’s growing Green Hydrogen sector is continuing countrywide. Hyphen Hydrogen Energy, in collaboration with NIPDB and NCCI, is hosting a series of engagements across Namibia to create awareness and prepare local businesses for participation in the renewable energy supply chain. This engagement will provide valuable insights into the Green […]
