One’s gender does not determine your capability. What matters is the commitment to lead with integrity and purpose. These were the words of President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah during a public lecture at the University of Dar es Salaam, where she drew on her decades-long journey through liberation, diplomacy and national politics. The theme this year was […]
A two-day workshop is underway in Otjiwarongo, launched in response to the steady decline in youth engagement in trade unions. Organised, by the Trade Union Congress of Namibia, the workshop under the theme “Making Union Work for Young People,” brought together young leaders, activists, and labour experts to explore ways to make unions more relevant […]
The University of Namibia has launched Research Chairs; the accomplished faculty members with strong records of research for the 2025 to 2028 academic years were bestowed the title. The certifications were awarded by the Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sports, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp. Sanet Steenkamp urged academics to embrace change and face national […]
The Alba Chipamba Training Centre hosted a graduation ceremony in Rundu on Friday. Graduates were a combination of the three training centres, namely Walvis Bay, Oshikango and Rundu main centre. Speaking during the fourth graduation ceremony was the Governor of the Kavango East Region, Julius Hambyuka, who encouraged the graduates to uphold the ethical code […]
The Patron of Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST) Eenhana Campus, Hifikepunye Pohamba, has called on the government to expedite the establishment of a campus at Eenhana. Speaking at the graduation ceremony for the NUST Class of 2025 in Eenhana, its former President Hifikepunye Pohamba expressed disappointment over the stagnation of the project. He […]
Namhook Holdings has invested in the Aus community by covering the voluntary school fees contribution amounting to N$50,000 for the Marmer Primary School learners. The school has 228 learners. Speaking at the handing-over of the donation, Namhook Holding Board Chairperson Paulus Kasita said the company believes every child, regardless of their background, deserves access to […]
Groot Aub Secondary School learners, along with residents, held a demonstration to raise awareness on child safety. This is due to kidnapping, rape and murder cases that have remained unsolved over the years. The learners stressed the need for increased surveillance and police presence to be able to identify those who may wish to cause […]
Over N$4 billion has been allocated to support the phased implementation of free higher education and vocational training starting next year. The allocation represents 20% of the total education budget of over N$24 billion. The Minister of Education, Innovation, Youth, Sport, Arts and Culture, Sanet Steenkamp, said the allocation of funds is in line with […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Corporation (NBC) hosted a delegation from the Malawi Broadcasting Corporation as part of a benchmarking visit. The visit aims to help the two public broadcasters share knowledge, improve their services and strengthen regional ties. NBC Chairperson Lazarus Jacobs welcomed the MBC team. Jacobs said that it is imperative that public broadcasters provide […]
As part of the celebration of the International Day of the Portuguese Language, the embassies of Angola, Brazil, and Portugal have donated books to the Windhoek Public Library. The world Portuguese Language Day has been celebrated every year on the 5th of May since 2019. Books donated comprised children’s literature, geography, history, culture, literary genres […]
