RVTC trainees to build prototype trucks for skills development

Trainees at the Rundu Vocational Training Centre (RVTC) will have an opportunity to polish their soft skills by assembling prototype trucks. The Japan International Cooperation Agency and the Namibia University of Science and Technology have a bilateral technical cooperation, The Employability Improvement Project. The EIP is designed to develop employable graduates for the labour market, […]

NYC disburses over N$3 million to youth forums nationwide

The National Youth Council has disbursed over N$3 million to youth forums funded across the country. The funding assistance is split between 14 regional forums and 121 constituency youth forums to empower them and mobilise inclusive participation at grassroots level. National Youth Council Director Calista Schwartz-Gowases said the grant would see each region get N$20,000 […]

Namibia yet to fully ratify UN Education Discrimination Convention

Namibia has not yet fully ratified the United Nations Convention on the Elimination of Discrimination in Education. This was revealed by the officials from the Ministry of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture during the Familiarisation Workshop hosted by the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Education, Youth, Civic Relations and Community Development. Deputy Executive Director […]

Hengari Proposes vetting committee for ACC appointments

Popular Democratic Movement (PDM) Member of Parliament, Inna Hengari, has proposed the establishment of a vetting committee to scrutinise individuals nominated for the positions of Director-General and Deputy Director-General of the Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC). Hengari, who was speaking during the debate of the motion on the direction of the appointment, is of the opinion that […]

Namibia and India agreements to allow phased implementation

The agreements signed between Namibia and India during Prime Minister Narendra Modi’s state visit in July this year would ensure ample time for implementation in the years ahead. President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah and India’s High Commissioner to Namibia, Rahul Shrivastava, underscored the importance of Prime Minister Modi’s state visit during a courtesy meeting at State House. […]

NYC disburses funds to youth forums

The National Youth Council (NYC) has disbursed over N$3 million to youth forums funded across the country. The funding assistance is split between 14 regional forums and 121 constituency youth forums to empower them and mobilise inclusive participation at the grassroots level. NYC Director Calista Schwartz-Gowases said the grant would see each region get N$20,000 […]

Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show 2025 opens

The Windhoek Industrial and Agricultural Show has commenced for 2025, attracting farmers, agribusinesses and industry professionals from across the country. Last year, the show welcomed over 64,000 visitors and showcased over 1,950 animals. For Bonnie Nieuwoudt, the owner of Bonbonnic Simbres, it is the second time participating in the Windhoek Agriculture Show.  He is fairly […]