At Outapi in the Omusati Region, officials held a handover ceremony for certificates of landhold titles under the Flexible Land Tenure system, where over 200 project beneficiaries from Outapi received their certificates. The Flexible Land Tenure system, established under Act 4 of 2012, is an innovative legal framework designed to provide affordable, accessible and secure […]
Namibia’s Vice President Lucia Witbooi has reiterated the call on citizens to speak out when facing life challenges, saying the country cannot afford to remain silent in the face of rising mental health struggles. This came as Lifeline/ChildLine celebrated its 45th anniversary in Windhoek. Witbooi said Namibians must embrace the culture of talking when confronted […]
The remains of the late Jackson Kaujeua Jr. arrived in the country today, where he was received by close family members and fellow artists at Hosea Kutako International Airport. The sombre arrival drew an emotional gathering as loved ones and colleagues paid their respects to the acclaimed artist, who passed away in Norway on September […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is well prepared for the Outapi constituency by-election scheduled for Monday, the 29th of September. In an interview with NBC News, ECN Deputy Director of Communications, De Wet Siluka, said they are currently busy with issuing duplicate voter cards, a process that started today and will end tomorrow. Those […]
According to the 2024 National End-of-Phase Grade 3 Assessment, only 32% of learners achieve the minimum numeracy benchmark of 40%. To strengthen numeracy skills among junior primary learners, the Education Directorate in the Khomas Region hosted a Junior Primary Math Olympiad Competition in Windhoek. The assessment further found that just 5% of learners reached or […]
The Minister of Finance, Ericah Shafudah, officially launched the Retirewise booklet in Windhoek. An initiative by the Financial Literacy Initiative aims to enhance financial literacy and promote long-term financial well-being for all retirees. The Retirewise booklet is more than just a publication. It is a guiding tool for empowerment, designed to help Namibians make sustainable, […]
Volunteers at Keetmanshoop gathered for the National Clean-up campaign, aimed at fostering a cleaner and healthier environment. Neglected waste and pollution pose significant health risks, impacting air quality, water sources, and overall public health. The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism, along with the Office of the ||Kharas Governor and local volunteers, participated in the […]
The Deputy Executive Director of Finance and Administration in the ||Kharas Education Directorate, Knox Imbuwa, says educational global challenges require coordinated efforts. He made this remark during the launch of the regional customer service charter for the directorate at Keetmanshoop. The ||Kharas Education Directorate charter aims to enhance service delivery, promote accountability and transparency and […]
21 youth in business from the |Khomas Region’s Windhoek West Constituency received income-generating equipment worth N$277,000. The equipment aims to enhance their business and make income generation easier for them. Businesses such as catering and baking, salons and spas, and welding and construction services are some of the businesses which have benefited from the programme. […]
