Windhoek Technical High School’s Techies has claimed first place in the high school category at the 10th Annual Programming Competition awards. Namibia University of Science and Technology’s Phonics Team took the top spot among tertiary competitors. The Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) hosted the awards over the weekend. HTS Techies walked away with […]
The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture has expressed concern about the slow progress Namibia is making in listing heritage sites, such as the Brandberg, as World Heritage Sites. Sanet Steenkamp also emphasised the importance of preserving Namibia’s cultural heritage through digitising archives and highlighted Namibia’s recent support for ex-political prisoners and […]
Okakarara Vocational Training Centre (OVTC) has become the latest recipient of training equipment under the Employability Improvement Project. It is part of a bilateral technical agreement between Namibia and Japan. Handing over the tools, JICA Namibia Resident Representative Akihiko Hoshino said they would benefit trainees at vocational centres and contribute to improved employment outcomes. Hoshino […]
Tesla Energy Solutions Managing Director Elron Awase has encouraged the use of electric vehicles (EVs) to ensure the reduction of carbon emissions. He was speaking during the City of Windhoek’s Zero Emissions Week, which ended over the weekend. The campaign aimed at highlighting the importance of adopting clean energy solutions. Some of the key considerations […]
Although global oil prices have increased, local motorists will not pay extra for fuel in October. Local prices for both petrol and diesel grades remain unchanged. Petrol will maintain its price at N$20.37 per litre, diesel 50ppm will remain at N$19.92 per litre, while diesel 10ppm will still cost motorists N$20.02 per litre. The National […]
