The work of a journalist can be daunting but rewarding. However, the goal should always be to make a difference in one’s environment. Devi Sankaree Govender, a South African award-winning investigative journalist, shared the sentiments during Standard Bank’s media engagement. Journalists put their lives at risk and face numerous challenges to get information out to […]
The Deputy Minister of International Relations and Cooperation, Jenelly Matundu, has emphasised the importance for Namibian learners to seize educational opportunities beyond the country’s borders to enhance their skills for socio-economic development. Matundu said this at the prize-giving ceremony of the 2023 SADC secondary school essay competition.
The Ministry of Information and Communication Technology announced that this year’s Independence Day celebrations will be held at Katima Mulilo. The day marks the country’s 34th independence anniversary. All Namibians are invited to Katima Mulilo to celebrate the day that paved the way for Namibia’s freedom. The Executive Director of the Ministry, Dr. Audrin Mathe, […]
Namibia celebrated 30 years since the full and formal re-integration of Walvis Bay and its 12 offshore islands. 30 years ago, on March 1, 1994, the Walvis Bay and Off-Shore Islands Act 1 of 1994 came into force, making Walvis Bay and the off-shore islands, in terms of Article 1 of the Namibian Constitution, part […]
One more person has died following an incident where eight people are suspected to have contracted food poisoning at Livayi Village, 155 kilometres east of Rundu. This brings the number of dead from the incident to three. Five more remain hospitalised at the Rundu Intermediate Hospital, one in critical condition. The incident happened on Monday. […]
The Secretary General of the Mining, Metal, Maritime, and Construction Union, Joseph ||Garoeb, says that fishermen employed by Blue Sea Fishing Company on the Estai Vessel will receive training on personal finance skills and financial wellness to equip them to better manage their finances as their salaries increase. This was highlighted by ||Garoeb during the […]
Kunene Governor Marius Sheya says the government’s drought mitigation programme has been a relief to the farmers. Sheya was speaking at the handover of livestock, stoves, and water-softening borehole technologies at Khorixas auction kraal in the Kunene Region. Sheya applauded the success measures of the IREMA project under the Environmental Investment Fund, which has been […]
The Minister of Urban and Rural Development has hailed local authorities for their determination to provide clear objectives focusing on addressing the critical needs of communities. Erastus Uutoni said he is satisfied that the strategic plans are aligned with the national objectives to deliver affordable and quality services to the citizens. He made the remarks […]
The Office of the Ombudsman has recommended that the non-profit Zambezi Waterfront and Tourism Park at Katima Mulilo properties and assets be transferred to the Zambezi Vocational Training Centre. This is because the training centre already runs a successful hospitality entity, a stone throw away from the Zambezi Waterfront and Tourism Park, and students can […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, announced a substantial increase in funding for sports during his delivery of the 2024/25 budget in the National Assembly. The Ministry of Sport, Youth, and National Service received a 45.3% increase compared to last year, amounting to a planned N2.2 billion. In his budget speech, Shiimi […]
