The Municipality of Swakopmund hosted the CircuWasteVETAfrica Stakeholders’ Workshop, a platform uniting local and international partners to promote sustainable waste management and circular economy practices. The project, co-funded by the European Commission, is part of the CircuWasteVETAfrica Erasmus+ Programme aimed at equipping young Africans with green skills and fostering innovation in waste management. More than […]
The Omusati Governor Immanuel Shikongo says the launch of Namibia’s first-ever Youth Fund is a step towards economic emancipation. The Omusati Region receives N$320,000. The Governor encouraged youth to be innovative for the fund to create sustainable businesses that will drive the economy and develop the region. “We are here to hand over a symbolic […]
The Electoral Commission of Namibia (ECN) is well prepared for the Outapi constituency by-election scheduled for Monday, the 29th of September. In an interview with NBC News, ECN Deputy Director of Communications, De Wet Siluka, said they are currently busy with issuing duplicate voter cards, a process that started today and will end tomorrow. Those […]
Suicide has recently become a major concern in Namibia, with rising rates causing alarm among the government and communities. The Victory Youth Group (VYG) held a Mega Help event aimed at empowering young people to overcome challenges and become visionary leaders. Community and faith-based organisations in Namibia, including the Victory Youth Group, have stepped up […]
NFA President Robert Shimooshili was among those impressed, expressing his hope for more sporting events to be held at the stadium in the future. The tournament was a weekend highlight, attracting over 30 teams from across the country. The new stadium and its high-standard facilities, which made players and supporters feel safe and welcome, were […]
The Minister of Works and Transport, Veikko Nekundi, has revealed in his ministerial statement in the National Assembly that the government has auctioned off 306 vehicles, generating about N$24 million that will be directed towards government programmes and services. Nekundi stated that the government acquired a significant portion of its fleet before 2014, far exceeding […]
The annual Namibian Defence Force (NDF) games have become a crucial platform for showcasing the talent, determination, and discipline of military personnel, according to Air Marshal Martin Kambulu Pinehas, Chief of the Defence Force. He made the remarks at the 10th edition of the games, currently underway in Gobabis, Omaheke Region. Air Marshal Pinehas emphasized […]
The Roads Authority (RA) has officially opened new sections of the Dr. Hage G. Geingob Freeway. Section 2B, which stretches from the Dordabis Interchange to Hosea Kutako International Airport, has been completed and is now open to traffic. In addition, a 10-kilometre stretch of Section 2A, between the Sam Nujoma Interchange and the Otjihase Interchange […]
The Nkurenkuru Border Post, which borders Namibia and Angola, has not yet met the national border post standards. This was shared during the visit of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Home Affairs, Security, Constitutional and Legal Affairs to the Kavango West Region. While this border provides opportunities for trade and people-to-people relations, it also presents […]
The Parliamentary Standing Committee on Gender Equality, Health, and Social Welfare has noted an insufficient transport system and a shortage of health staff in the Zambezi Region. Its chairperson, Nono Katjingisiua, said the community still walk long distances to access health services. Although the committee expressed satisfaction with the number of additional clinics constructed by […]
