Minister Zaamwani praises Otjombinde farmers for quality livestock

The Minister of Agriculture, Fisheries, Water and Land Reform, Inge Zaamwani, has applauded the Otjombinde farming communities for breeding quality livestock despite various challenges faced by the sector, such as climatic pattern changes, bush encroachment and the unstable market, amongst others. Zaamwani made the remarks at the Annual Otjombinde Agricultural Show held at Talismanus in […]

Education Ministry consults on Teaching Profession Bill

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture held a consultative session with education stakeholders regarding the Teaching Profession Regulation Draft Bill at Katima Mulilo. The bill aims to, among other things, establish a professional body to regulate teachers and devise professional growth. Highlighting the aim of the consultation, former unionist Basilus Haingura […]

Abbas rules out Hamas role in governance

Palestinian Authority President Mahmoud Abbas has vowed that Hamas will play no role in the governance of Palestine. Abbas called on the group and other factions to surrender their weapons to the Palestine Authority, stressing that it was the only body authorised to assume responsibility for governance and security in Gaza. The Palestinian leader delivered […]

Namibia closes 80% of gender gap

President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah says Namibia has closed more than 80% of its gender gap, reaffirming the country’s commitment to advancing women’s empowerment. According to the latest World Economic Forum Global Gender Gap Report, Namibia ranks first in Africa and eighth worldwide. President Nandi-Ndaitwah made the remarks at the High-Level Meeting on the 30th anniversary of […]

Education Ministry targets skills gap in science and trades

The Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture is committed to closing the skills gap in untapped sciences, technologies, engineering, and the vocational trades that underpin them. This was reaffirmed at the Innovating Green Networks Through Industry and TVET Empowerment for Green Hydrogen signing ceremony between Namibia and Germany by the Deputy Executive […]

Man killed in B1 Highway accident

A man believed to be between 20 and 30 years old died instantly after being hit by a vehicle on the B1 highway, at the bridge from Hakahana Service Station to China Town, in the early hours of Tuesday. According to Constable Philip Angala of the Windhoek City Police, the victim was attempting to cross […]

Air Force proud to join SADC Exercise

The Namibia Air Force contingent currently taking part in SADC training and humanitarian exercises in Zambia is proud to be associated with it. The Group National Contingent Commander, John Kanalelo, has noted significant advancement in this year’s training, as compared to the previous one held in Namibia in 2007. Captain Kanalelo said this year’s edition […]

Home Affairs Ministry promotes E-ID in Erongo

The Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security is in the Erongo Region with an awareness campaign about the electronic identity system. The ministry, in collaboration with the United Nations Development Programme, is visiting Otjimbingwe to further strengthen community partnerships. The UNDP Deputy Resident Representative and Deputy Executive Director for Civil Registration, Christian Shangiro, […]