Namibian students pursuing qualifications in Cuba are appealing to the government to streamline the registration or accreditation processes of the Engineering Council and Council of Architects. The engineering students made their plea during a recent meeting with the Minister of Works and Transport, John Mutorwa. Meanwhile, the Ministry of Works and Transport says the laws […]
The Namibian Correctional Service (NCS) is set to recruit 200 young individuals between the ages of 19 and 35 to undergo a nine-month training for the 2025 intake. NCS Commissioner General, Raphael Hamunyela, announced this in a press statement released on Monday. Candidates are encouraged to apply before the due date, which is 23 January […]
A resident of Ngonga village, John Sakubenya, died in a hit-and-run today at Namushasha in the Zambezi Region. Authorities believe a vehicle that fled the scene struck Sakubenya. Sakubenya was found lying on the road with severe head injuries and a fractured right arm in the area of Namushasha. In a separate incident, a passerby […]
Namibians are urged to not look down on Cuban nationals and instead embrace them with respect and kindness. This plea is particularly directed to the Namibian students pursuing studies in different fields at universities in Cuba. Namibian leaders, led by Deputy Prime Minister John Mutorwa, engaged 13 of the 33 students in Cuba’s capital, Havana, […]
One contributing factor to domestic and gender-based violence is a lack of knowledge about marriage. This was shared by the Namibia Marriage Council’s Executive Director, Paulus Hawanga. The Namibia Marriage Council is a faith-based organisation established seventeen years ago that was brought to life by several social issues, including gender-based violence as well as domestic […]
17 entrepreneurs from the Kavango West Region received equipment for their businesses through the Ministry of Industrialisation and Trade’s Equipment Aid Scheme. Since the scheme’s introduction nearly 15 years ago, 2,780 beneficiaries nationwide have received assistance. Handing over the equipment to the beneficiaries, the Deputy Minister of Industrialisation and Trade, Verna Sinimbo, said the initiative […]
The Head of the Computer Science Department at the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), Edward Nepolo, says that the recent cyberattacks on Telecom Namibia serve as a wake-up call for Namibia. He emphasised the need for the country to reassess its approach and develop strategies to enhance its security measures.
The non-governmental organisation, STEMpower, has inaugurated a state-of-the-art, advanced electronics lab and smart computer lab at Triumphant College in Windhoek. The computer lab is equipped with 3D printing technology, further solidifying STEMpower’s commitment to fostering a hands-on learning environment with cutting-edge tools. This new STEM centre is designed to bridge that gap, equipping students with […]
The Police Inspector General has promised to intensify police visibility and community collaborations to combat farm crimes in the Grootfontein district, Otjozondjupa. Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo made these remarks during a meeting with Farmers Association representatives and members, who are continuously falling victim to farm attacks, stock theft, and infrastructure damages. The meeting followed numerous […]
The Rundu-Tsumkwe People’s Foundation has donated 100 chairs and 50 mattresses to the Mangetti Dune Combined School hostel in the Tsumkwe Constituency. The foundation aims to support the San community and vulnerable groups living in and around Rundu and Tsumkwe. They visited the school in June to assess its shortcomings. The chairperson of the foundation […]
