An anti-gay movement in Namibia has urged the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture to suspend or withdraw sex education programmes, arguing that these programmes promote homosexuality. The “Stop Homosexuality and Same-Sex Marriages in Namibia” group made this demand during a protest in Windhoek today (Tuesday). In their petition, the group accused the ministry of […]
Namibian beauty queen, Ndinelago Emosho, who is also a professional teacher at Ekulo Senior Secondary School in the Oshikoto Region, was crowned Miss Tourism Africa 2024 on Tuesday in Lagos, Nigeria. The Miss Tourism Africa Organisation, based in Nigeria, is a prestigious global entity that celebrates and honours diverse cultures, backgrounds, and religions. Emosho was […]
The Omake Charity Organisation joined the world in commemorating World Cerebral Palsy Day. The commemoration is aimed at raising awareness about the condition as it affects millions of people worldwide. Cerebral palsy is a group of neurological disorders that affect movement, muscle tone, and motor skills. It is caused by damage to the brain, often […]
The Governor of ||Kharas, Aletha Frederick, has called for a gender-responsive resource budget allocation in addressing gender disparities. She made the call at an induction workshop for the Police Women’s Network for Focal Point Persons at Keetmanshoop. The workshop, which aims to equip the Women Network members with the necessary skills on gender-related issues, leadership, […]
The City of Windhoek, in collaboration with local partners, is hosting an International Fire Safety Week event in the capital. The event that commenced today under the theme “Smoke Alarms: Make them work for you!” is aimed at creating awareness and keeping the public informed about the importance of fire prevention. The event is packed […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Erastus Uutoni, today visited the Mass Housing project site in Windhoek’s Otjomuise Extension 10. The project, which includes 362 houses, was launched under the leadership of former President Hifikepunye Pohamba in 2013. Addressing attendees at the site, Uutoni emphasised the government’s continued commitment to providing affordable housing. The […]
Saturday marked World Teachers’ Day, a time for students and parents to celebrate and reflect on the crucial support that teachers provide, especially in challenging environments. In honour of this day, we highlight the essential role that teachers play, particularly in the early stages of education. Imelda Xoagub – an experienced foundation phase teacher helps […]
The Keetmanshoop Town Council has officially unveiled two street names named after those who made an impact in the community. In a tribute to the late businessman and football administrator Ludwig Helu, affectionately known as ‘Baby’ among the locals, the council honoured him with a street name. It was also named a street after Landless […]
Charles |Uirab was installed as the new Gaob of the Swartbooi Traditional Authority. Gaob |Uirab succeeded Gaob Daniel Luiperdt, who led the Swartbooi Traditional Authority for the past 38 years. Leaders from various traditional authorities and traditional leaders graced the coronation ceremony. Outgoing Gaob Daniel Luiperdt, who has been in and out of hospital, was […]
Substantial work has already commenced in Namibia’s renewable energy sector, particularly the green hydrogen, and investments are welcome. President Nangolo Mbumba expounded on the country’s energy agenda, including plans to make it a hub for the production of clean energy, during the high-level panel discussion of the Hamburg Sustainability Conference. He shared that Namibia is […]
