It should be borne in mind that becoming an officer in the defense force is no small feat; it must be both earned and deserved. President Nangolo Mbumba issued this call when he officiated at the Graduate Parade of the 11th Regular Commissioning Course at the Osona Military Base. 149 officers, drawn from all […]
The Keetmanshoop Municipality is on a mission to transform the town with a tree planting project aimed at enhancing its appearance and environment. Mayor MacDonald Hanse says this initiative is about more than just planting trees—it’s about planting hope for a greener, healthier, and more resilient Keetmanshoop. Over 70 trees were planted along the major […]
About 89 out-of-school vulnerable girls and young women from both Kavango regions who are part of the USAID Reach Namibia project underwent vocational training skills. The students obtained their certificates. The girls received vocational skills training in hospitality and solar equipment installation and maintenance. The training was conducted over three to six months, depending on […]
The residents of !Kosis settlement in the ||Kharas Region have embraced backyard gardening, turning every space in their yards into green spots. What sets apart this tiny settlement is the flourishing backyard gardens found at nearly every house, demonstrating an atmosphere of greenery and self-sustenance. When visiting this settlement, green spaces filled with small-scale crop […]
The challenges of food insecurity and limited economic opportunities have prompted some residents of Kalkrand to explore their own sustainable solutions that can both nourish and empower them. One such initiative gaining momentum is backyard gardening, an innovative approach to bolstering local food security while providing a source of income for households. After struggling for […]
The Otjiwarongo Constituency Collation Centre is only left with six polling stations that are yet to be verified, audited, and uploaded. Otjozondjupa Regional Electoral Officer Victoria Amutenya says the progress is good given the 33 polling stations in the constituency. Voters are eagerly waiting for the results as the counting process is in motion. “Progress […]
First Lady Sustjie Mbumba pledged her support to the future endeavours of the 4×4 Initiative Foundation. She made this undertaking at the 3rd Boys Leadership Camp being held outside Okahandja. November 25 marked the beginning of the global 16 Days of Activism Against Gender-Based Violence against vulnerable groups in society, which include men and boys […]
The Namibian Institute for Democracy (NID) held a two-day workshop to educate media practitioners and the public on the implications of hate speech and discrimination against the LGBTQ+ community. “Although Namibia is a fairly tolerant society, sexual and gender diverse persons still lack a comprehensive legal framework that protects them from hate speech, from discrimination, […]
With rain showers having been received in most parts of Namibia, the ploughing season has also begun. It is against this background that Eenhana Constituency Councillor in Ohangwena Olivia Hanghuwo is appealing to the Ministry of Agriculture to distribute more seeds. Hanghuwo said subsistence farmers are without seeds due to the drought and poor harvest […]
More than 950 students from all 14 regions graduated from the Institute for Open Learning (IOL) in Windhoek. IOL strives to ensure that higher education is accessible to the broader population, not limited to those who can afford full-time studies. Since the establishment of IOL in 2005 with only 2,500 students, the institution has over […]
