President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has reaffirmed the government’s commitment to tackling unemployment through natural resource beneficiation. Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks during an exclusive interview with Al Jazeera, a 24-hour news channel based in Qatar. The President also touched on the reparation negotiations between Namibia and Germany, land appropriation, HIV and AIDS funding, new emerging industries, and […]
Otjiwarongo is mourning the loss of a passionate local teacher, Melinda !Haradoes, who died earlier this week at the age of 52. Reading is more than just a skill; it’s essential for participation in the modern world, as it provides opportunities for learning. Enabling primary learners to read from an early stage by teaching them […]
MultiChoice Namibia has empowered more than 800 local filmmakers through their Ombura film project. Now in its second phase, the project has produced close to 19 Namibian films available on DStv, GOtv and Showmax, bringing Namibian stories into households across the continent. Namibians have for far too long yearned for their own authentic stories on […]
The Ohangwena Region has so far relocated 235 people from the Oshikango and Engela constituencies. These two constituencies are among the most affected by the floods, along with Ohangwena, Ongenga, and Endola. This morning, the regional leadership conducted a helicopter ride using the police’s B3 helicopter to gain an aerial view of the situation on […]
Vice President Lucia Witbooi has committed to serving children living with disabilities at the Sunshine Centre at Walvis Bay. The Sunshine Centre, also known as the Walvis Bay Child and Family Centre, is one of the few hubs for children with disabilities. From those with autism spectrum to Down syndrome, this place offers programmes that […]
The Hai||om community has raised concerns about persistent challenges in the education sector, particularly the lack of adequate funding for students to further their studies. The community identified access to and funding for higher education for Hai||om learners as one of the most urgent issues facing the youth. The concerns were voiced during Vice President […]
The new speaker of the 8th Parliament of the National Assembly, Dr. Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has emphasised the need for unity, accountability and a focus on service delivery during an interview with nbc’s Inside the Chambers programme. Dr. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila stressed that leadership should reflect the country’s investment in its people and ensure value through effective governance. […]
The Ministry of Education has announced that all government school hostels are now stocked with sufficient food for the next six months. To ensure uninterrupted provision of food items for school hostels, the education ministry sought authorisation for emergency procurement from the Ministry of Finance. The request was granted, enabling the ministry to procure the […]
The police have arrested four men in connection with the theft of 31 cattle from Farm Mountbauten and Farm Bergvlei in the district of Outjo. The suspects, aged 30, 34, 41, and 47, were arrested during a joint operation by police, a farmer’s association, and the local neighbourhood watch after allegedly driving the cattle with […]
The Vice Chancellor of the University of Namibia (UNAM), Kenneth Matengu, has appealed to the government for increased academic research funding to boost innovation, enhance academic excellence and support national development. He made the appeal while addressing graduates during the Southern UNAM Campus graduation ceremony held at Keetmanshoop, which saw 150 students graduating in various […]
