The Secretary to the National Council, Tousy Namiseb, stated that Namibia is focusing on enhancing its legislative and oversight functions to improve service delivery. Namiseb made this announcement during a two-day training session on Policy Formulation and Analysis for the Parliament of Namibia in Swakopmund. He explained that the National Council’s role is to review […]
A pre-trial detention study conducted by researchers from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) has revealed that about 43% of cases did not require detention or the pursuit of charges. The study found that the issuance of admission-of-guilt fines was sufficient for those charges. NUST researchers identified patterns of unjustified and possibly unlawful […]
The Otjozondjupa Region is in dire need of school furniture, additional textbooks, and stationery for a smooth transition to the platoon system and for quality education. The budget indicates that the education directorate requires more than three million dollars to service the region’s circuits. Otjozondjupa Education Director Gerhard Ndafenongo says the directorate is currently repairing […]
UNAM has warned students to be vigilant against fraudulent activities related to registration procedures. Speaking to nbc News, UNAM’s Communication Officer, Simon Namesho, cautioned students not to fall prey to scams. “The main one that I can share with you is impersonation, where someone comes and says, ‘Give me your money so that I can […]
Governor Aletha Frederick of the Kharas Region has urged for renewed efforts to address gender inequality and poverty. She made this call during the annual New Year opening meeting for the Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare staff, held in Keetmanshoop. The gathering reaffirmed commitments to tackle the pressing issues of inequality […]
Farmers in the Zambezi Region are struggling with an outbreak of fall armyworms, which are destroying maize fields and threatening this season’s harvest. In Kongola, one of the worst-hit areas, villagers say the infestation is dashing their hopes for a good yield. Headman George Maano noted that despite good rainfall, the worms have appeared just […]
Water rationing in Gobabis continues as dam and borehole levels remain critically low, affecting supply to residents. Gobabis Mayor Melba Tjozongoro confirmed the situation in an interview with nbc News, stating that water is available daily from 03:00 to 21:00, and residents are urged to use it sparingly. “Especially with the dam supplying the municipality […]
There is no slowing down for parents as they continue with back-to-school shopping, and long queues can still be observed in shops. Despite the reopening of schools two weeks ago, parents in Windhoek continue to queue at popular uniform retailers, rushing to secure essential school attire for their children. It appears that the end of […]
Selfless acts of giving continue as learners return to the classroom. In the Kavango East Region, the Rob Youth Foundation donated school uniforms and sanitary pads to needy learners at Likwaterera Primary School. Rob Youth Foundation Namibia is a national non-profit youth organisation dedicated to addressing social and economic challenges faced by young people across […]
Rehoboth residents are becoming increasingly frustrated with the ongoing closure of the Reho Spa Recreational Resort, which was shut down in 2011 after falling into disrepair. The facility was transferred to the Rehoboth Town Council from the State-owned Namibia Wildlife Resorts in 2024, and has been undergoing major renovations since. According to local media reports […]
