Tensions within the Namibia Paralympic Committee (NPC) have come to the forefront, with NPC Treasurer Jean-Paul Schmidt challenging Secretary General Michael Hamukwaya’s claims of unity within the organization. Despite Hamukwaya’s recent affirmations of cohesion, allegations of internal conflict persist within the NPC. Schmidt, a key figure within the Executive Committee, presents a contrasting viewpoint, highlighting […]
An after-school wrestling program in Namibia is making waves in the sporting world. The After School Centre Wrestling Club, located in Katutura and overseen by the Ministry of Gender Equality, has witnessed its young wrestlers secure a total of 16 medals at international competitions over the past two years. This accomplishment highlights the impact of […]
The community of Rehoboth is in mourning following the deaths of the chairperson of the Reho Falcon Sports Club, Etienne Coetzee, his two sons, and one other person in a road crash on Saturday evening. The accident was confirmed by Hardap Police Deputy Commissioner Gesina Nell. The 48-year-old Coetzee and his sons, Louisiana Edmando (23) […]
The Directorate of Education Arts and Culture in the ||Kharas Region awarded the best-performing teachers, learners, and schools with certificates after the recently released performance statistics by the Directorate of National Examinations. This year, the Directorate of National Examinations. released a list of about five hundred best-performing learners countrywide, while the ||Kharas region was ranked […]
The poor academic results achieved last year in the Erongo Region should motivate educators and learners to strive for better results this year. This is according to education stakeholders who took part in the annual consultative meeting at Swakopmund. The class of 2023, Grade 11, and Advanced Subsidiary Level in Erongo performed poorly. The region […]
Vandalism and theft of water borehole equipment such as cylinders and solar panels are rampant in the Ohangwena Region. This has left some communities without water during this critical time when it is needed most. During the recent handover of deep boreholes to the community by the Office of the Prime Minister in the Ohangwena […]
The police are stepping up their commitment to provide safety and security with the inauguration of a new police station at Endola in the Endola constituency of the Ohangwena Region. The police station, which was constructed for N$42.5 million, is part of the Ministry of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security’s efforts to bring services […]
The upgrade of a five-kilometre water pipeline near Henties Bay is expected to start soon, following the awarding of a N$15 million tender to a local company. The pipeline ferries water from the Omdel acquifier at the Omaruru river mouth to ensure water supply at Hentiesbay. Erongo Governor Neville Andre says the multi-million-dollar upgrade shows […]
The Ministry of Works and Transport has expressed satisfaction with the progress made with the renovation of the Katutura Intermediate Hospital. Executive Director Esther Kaapanda visited the hospital on Friday to assess the progress of the renovations. Katutura State Hospital was built in 1973, and the hospital has over the years experienced dilapidation, punctuated by […]
The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism says Germany’s decision to restrict or ban the import of hunting trophies could harm Namibia’s conservation efforts. Hunters from Germany and elsewhere flock to Namibia during hunting season to do trophy hunting, spending top dollar in search of a prized trophy. Once the animals are hunted, the taxidermists […]
