Shack fires remain a devastating challenge

Shack fires remain one of the most devastating and recurring challenges facing many. It’s against this background that the City of Windhoek’s Fire Brigade and Namib Mills’ Top Score are carrying out a pilot project aimed at equipping homes with fire-combating solutions.  For the 2024/2025 financial year, the City of Windhoek Fire Brigade responded to […]

Windhoek launches backyard gardening project

The City of Windhoek has launched the Backyard Gardening Project to promote household food security and sustainable urban agriculture. The main objective is to increase food security through awareness and sustainable backyard production in Windhoek. The project aims to transform unused household spaces into productive gardens, empowering residents with practical skills, knowledge, and resources for […]

MVA Fund wraps up Omaheke outreach

The Motor Vehicle Accident (MVA) Fund has concluded its weeklong outreach programme in the Omaheke Region, aimed at taking services closer to the communities. Speaking at Epukiro, the Manager for Public Education at the MVA Fund, Eliphas Rukambe, said one of the key aspects that came up during the engagement was procedures to follow when […]

Namibia Airports Company joins regional conference in Lusaka

The Namibia Airports Company (NAC) is in Lusaka, Zambia, for the 74th Airports Council International Africa’s board and committee meetings, regional conference, and exhibition. The Namibian delegation is connecting, sharing ideas and building partnerships that will drive Africa’s aviation industry forward. The International Air Transport Association (IATA) is an organisation of airport authorities that regulates […]

Stem education recognised as key to development

Science, Technology, Engineering and Mathematics (STEM) education has been recognised globally as a stepping stone for development.  It’s for this reason that on Friday, the National Commission on Research, Science, and Technology (NCRST) hosted the 2025 Mathematics and Science Awards to boost the confidence of learners in pursuing STEM fields.  In the National Science Quiz […]

China, Namibia mark 35 years of diplomatic relations

The Embassy of China hosted their 35th anniversary of the establishment of diplomatic relations with Namibia, which coincided with the 76th anniversary of the founding of the People’s Republic of China. China’s Ambassador to Namibia, Zhao Weiping, expressed pride in the diplomatic relations between the two countries, stating that they have always treated each other […]