In light of Namibia’s recent decline to second place in Africa for press freedom and the upcoming elections, the Ministry of Information, Communications, and Technology has taken action by signing the gazetting of the Access to Information Regulations for publication in the government gazette. During the 2024 Editor’s Forum of Namibia journalism awards, held under […]
The Namibia Press Agency (Nampa) Board has reassured the public and stakeholders that its decision to revoke Confidence Musariri’s secondment to New Era was not influenced by political factors. The board’s response comes after activist Job Amupanda posted on social media, claiming inaccuracies regarding the situation. In its statement, Nampa’s board acknowledged the potential consequences […]
The Deputy Minister of Urban and Rural Development, Evelyn !Nawases-Taeyele, has officially launched the Omaruru Municipality’s five-year strategic plan. This strategic plan emphasizes the continued growth and development of the town. !Nawases-Taeyele highlighted that the plan addresses essential community needs and will contribute to achieving national development objectives. “The Namibian government is dedicated to supporting […]
The National Youth Council’s (NYC) ||Kharas Regional Coordinator, Emma Abed, is calling on youth groups in the regions to register their organisations and renew their affiliation with the national youth body in preparation for upcoming constituency youth elective conferences. The renewal of mandates by youth organisations includes the convening of constituency youth conferences in all […]
The Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Albert Kawana, has inaugurated the Kaoko-Otavi Correctional Facility Project in Opuwo Rural Constituency. The project will be developed as a food production farm and will see offenders from Kunene and surrounding areas serve their time, closer to their families. Safety and Security Minister Dr. Albert Kawana […]
The Minister of Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Emma Theofelus, has urged ICT stakeholders not to work in isolation but to collaborate with the government to address sector challenges and accelerate service delivery. Speaking at an ICT stakeholder engagement, the Minister emphasised the need for cooperation to advance the sector and highlighted key government initiatives, […]
Peace Corps Namibia has sworn in 30 volunteers at Okanhandja who will be serving in all the country’s 14 regions. The ceremony was the 53rd group of the Economic Empowerment and Community Health HIV/AIDS Programme, which will see the candidates serving for the next two years. Since Namibia’s independence, Peace Corps Namibia has sworn in […]
Vulnerable and destitute households in 20 towns and 18 villages in urban and peri-urban areas will receive N$600 from the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication and Social Welfare’s Conditional Basic Income Grant. The executive director in the ministry, Ndiitah Nghipondoka-Robiati, stated that the registration of households has begun, as well as the verification and […]
With just 12 days remaining until the Presidential and National Assembly Elections, the Council of Churches in Namibia (CCN) convened a dialogue with political party leaders in Windhoek. Themed “Faith and Civic Engagement,” the event aimed to foster meaningful discussions between religious leaders and political figures, addressing pressing societal challenges and enhancing civic awareness in […]
Artificial intelligence is designed to make work easier, not to replace people’s jobs. This assertion was made by Arinze Okafor, co-founder of the Namibia Investment and Finance Academy, during the announcement of a new artificial intelligence course. The three-hour course focuses on identifying platforms and tools that can benefit businesses. Participants will learn to create […]
