The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology’s (MICT) Director for Print Media Affairs has warned that if nations are not well prepared for the Fourth Industrial Revolution, technologies such as artificial intelligence (AI) could become a danger. Speaking at the Forum on Internet Freedom in Africa in Windhoek, Frans Nghitila expressed concern that AI tools […]
Members of the banned United Democratic Party (UDP) held a demonstration in Katima Mulilo on Thursday and handed over a petition to Zambezi Governor Dorothy Kabula. The members continue to demand the secession of the Zambezi Region from the rest of Namibia. They appealed to President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah to address the matter urgently. They also […]
A 54-year-old man, Cornelius Kamwi, employed at the Katima Mulilo Youth Centre, died last night (Wednesday) in Katima Mulilo after losing control of his vehicle and colliding with a moving truck. The truck, with a Zambian registration number, was entering the B8 road from the Puma service station in town, while Kamwi, who was driving […]
Competitors taking part in the National Skills Competition currently underway in Swakopmund expressed gratitude for the opportunity to showcase their skills. They encouraged other young people to explore various opportunities offered in the TVET sector. Since the establishment of the National Skills Competition in 2016, it has highlighted the importance of the TVET sector and […]
The Ministry of Education’s Department of Adult Education has reaffirmed its commitment to promoting digital education among adult learners and early school dropouts. This was shared during the commemoration of the Adult Education Week at Rundu. The week, held under the theme “Promoting Literacy in the Digital Era”, celebrates the achievement of adult learners each […]
On Wednesday, members of the National Assembly debated the quality of health practitioners produced by “mushrooming health training facilities” throughout the country. They argue that some of the graduates are below the expected level and graduated from institutions unregistered by the Namibia Qualifications Authority (NQA) and unrecognised by the Nursing Council. MPs agreed that this […]
A computer lab at Otjimbingwe Primary School is adding value to the lives of learners and community members. When the school principal of Otjimbingwe Primary was appointed in 2019, he realised that there was only one computer available for the use of learners. Whenever there were school projects, the learners borrowed the principal’s private laptop […]
The Namibian University of Namibia (NUST), in partnership with the International Centre for Genetic Engineering and Biotechnology, hosted the Cancer Genomics Conference in Windhoek to create awareness about the growing cancer burden in Africa. Statistics have it that in 2019, Africa’s samples only made up 3% of the global genomic data, and that number reduced […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has cautioned against the use of unilateral coercive measures, saying they should not be used to undermine sovereign states. Addressing the 80th session of the United Nations General Assembly, President Nandi-Ndaitwah called for an end to sanctions imposed on Cuba, Zimbabwe, and Venezuela. “We call for an end to the continued illegal […]
President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has called on member states to uphold the principles of the United Nations Charter. In her maiden address to the UN General Assembly, she reaffirmed Namibia’s support for promoting peace, security, and human rights worldwide. Nandi-Ndaitwah stressed the importance of multilateral cooperation in tackling urgent global challenges such as climate change and […]
