Namibia will host a three-day inaugural Aviation Week Africa next year. The initiative, launched in collaboration with Zambia, which is the birthplace of the concept, aims to promote sustainable growth and celebrate Africa’s aviation sector. At the media launch, the Ministry of Environment, Forestry and Tourism’s Executive Director, Sikongo Haihambo, presented the Ministry’s role in […]
Namibia is moving towards institutionalising the Employment Impact Assessment framework, a tool designed to measure the effectiveness of employment policies, investments, and reforms before and after implementation. Various stakeholders gathered in Windhoek to address the country’s high unemployment rate and explore evidence-based strategies for job creation. The International Labour Organization’s (ILO) Employment Impact Assessment approach […]
Members of Parliament said agriculture and defence play a vital role and should be prioritised to safeguard the country’s sovereignty and the wellbeing of citizens. The MPs raised concerns regarding the budget reduction in the Ministry of Defence and Veteran Affairs, stating that the sovereignty and security of the state should be one of the […]
The Namibia University of Science and Technology, in collaboration with VEYA, launched the Systems Applications and Products in Data Processing training and certification programmes to meet the needs of the local industry and students. This initiative will provide students and professionals access to world-class SAP software education and globally recognised programmes, making them more […]
The Namibia Industrial Development Agency (NIDA) has reaffirmed its commitment to reviving the Manyeha Crocodile Farm Project in Kongola. Its Acting Chief Executive Officer, Phillip Namundjebo, revealed that NIDA has entered into a partnership with Sable Hills tourism operator to refurbish the farm while addressing the Mashi Traditional Authority. Namundjebo said the Manyeha Crocodile Farm […]
Omusati Regional Council has called for all Offices, Ministries, and Agencies (OMAs) to observe a Public Service Awareness-Raising Campaign on mental health and suicide prevention. The council held its awareness-raising engagement to equip employees with the knowledge and coping strategies to manage mental health challenges. Deliberations pointed to a lack of compassion at workplaces as […]
Telecom Namibia is strengthening collaboration with government institutions to advance digital transformation and connectivity across the public sector. A two-day annual stakeholders’ engagement between Telecom Namibia and government offices, ministries, and agencies is underway in Swakopmund. Telecom Namibia’s Chief Executive Officer, Stanley Shanapinda, said the state-owned company is using the platform to reset its relationship […]
