A veteran of the liberation struggle, Rebekka Nepemba Shaningwa, was buried at Ntara village in the Kavango West Region. Shaningwa died on the 18th of June at the age of 75. Born on 29 March 1950 at Mazwa village in the Kavango West Region, Nepemba Shaningwa joined Swapo in November 1970 at Mayenzere village, during […]
Prime Minister Elijah Ngurare says the Olufuko Cultural Festival remains a blueprint for preserving culture and tradition and should be supported to ensure it continues for generations to come. Speaking at the official opening of the cultural event, Dr. Ngurare reiterated the government’s commitment to supporting the preservation of indigenous knowledge. The premier stressed […]
More than 130 supplementary voter registration points will be set up across the ||Kharas Region to give prospective voters a chance to register for the upcoming Regional Councils and Local Authorities elections, slated for November. The supplementary voter registration is to take place from 4 to 19 August. This was revealed at a consultative engagement […]
The tombstone unveiling for freedom fighter, Kephes Harry “King Jury” Conradie, was held on Saturday morning at Katutura Cemetery in Dolam, marking the 11th anniversary of his death. Conradie, born in 1937 in Windhoek’s Old Location, was a notable figure in Namibia’s liberation struggle. He is described as a fearless activist who rose to prominence […]
More than 3,000 learners in the |Khomas Region are set to benefit from a three-day information and career guidance event. The Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA), together with the |Khomas Regional Council and #BeFree Youth, announced the initiative that will assist Grade 9, 11 and 12 learners to plan for their future. The initiative, to take […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, James Sankwasa, has taken note of a rise in demand for affordable, serviced land in urban areas, particularly in Windhoek, and is thus considering viable solutions to the ongoing housing crisis. Sankwasa highlighted key challenges faced by the ministry as insufficient serviced land, a lack of investment and […]
The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture (MEIYSAC) is joining the continental push to end learning poverty, defined as the inability of children to read and understand a simple, age-appropriate text by the age of 10. The education ministry launched the “End Learning Poverty For All in Africa” campaign in Windhoek. Backed […]
The mayors of Okahandja and Okakarara are seeking assistance from the City of Windhoek in addressing some of the issues their towns are facing. Okahandja Mayor Beatrice Kotungondo has requested assistance with waste management and general cleanliness in the town. In addition, she requested assistance with equipment that the Windhoek Municipality is no longer using, […]
