The United Nations’ Resident Coordinator Hopolang Phororo has commended Namibia for integrating early childhood development, foundational learning, and teacher training into its structures in an effort to achieve quality education for all. Phororo addressed the launch of the ‘End Learning Poverty for All in Africa’ Campaign at Outjo. Phororo says such inclusions reflect a clear […]
The Chinese Embassy has marked the 80th anniversary of the ‘victory of the Chinese People’s War of Resistance Against Japanese Aggression and the World Anti-Fascist War.’ The event coincided with the 98th Anniversary of China’s People’s Liberation Army. During the Sino-Japanese War in the early 1900s, China suffered over 20 million casualties in its war […]
The Governor of the ||Kharas Region, Dawid Gertze, has highlighted the importance of nurturing scientific curiosity from an early age, as it fuels knowledge and drives innovation. He made the remarks during the ||Kharas Regional Science Fair award ceremony in Keetmanshoop. The Oranjemund Primary School walked away with the top prize in the junior primary […]
Twenty-five trainees from the Namibia College of Technology and Vocational Training (NCTVT) pitched their business plans in Windhoek as they await their assessment results and toolkits in August. The Executive Director of the College, Immanuel Nawinda, commended trainees for successfully completing courses despite varied backgrounds and gaps in formal education, highlighting their determination and resilience […]
The Environmental Investment Fund (EIF) has been accredited as a National Implementing Entity of the Adaptation Fund. This gives EIF direct access to international climate financing, which could be used to roll out homegrown climate change projects across the country. The Corporate Communications Manager at EIF, Romeo Muyunda, explained that the accreditation also enables the […]
The Mineworkers Union has officially launched its Member Benefit Application in partnership with the digital platform MyGateway. The application enables members to access discounts at select retail stores across the country. The announcement came at the second ||Karas Regional Roundtable discussion, held at Oranjemund last week. The Acting President of the Mineworkers Union, Poko-Key Mberiruana, […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has said the diplomatic relations between Namibia and Spain have seen growth in different portfolios, much to the benefit of the citizens of both countries. Dr. Nandi-Ndaitwah hosted the outgoing Ambassador of Spain, Alberto de la Calle, for a courtesy visit at State House and discussed key areas of cooperation over the […]
Some San people residing at the Ndama location in Rundu are unhappy about the state of their cemetery. They say locals have no respect for the place, which is used as a dumping site, among many other activities. Ndama could easily be one of the fastest-growing locations in Rundu. Before people started flocking there, it […]
The Brazilian government is proposing to expand the flagship naval cooperation with Namibia to include the exchange of expertise in the oil and gas industries. Brazil’s Ambassador to Namibia, Vivian Loss Sanmartin, highlighted the importance of such cooperation during a courtesy call on President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah at State House. Through the naval cooperation, the two […]
Namibia has recorded six cases of trafficking in persons between June 2024 and June this year. This was shared during the commemoration of the World Day Against Trafficking in Persons held at Rundu. Trafficking in persons occurs within the country and between the regions as well as across the borders. Trafficking victims are deceived by […]
