Twenty members of the police force are undergoing a two-week training on basic safety and operating an under-25-tonne skipper. The course held at Katima Mulilo is aimed at equipping the officers with the skills to operate in waterways. The course is facilitated by the Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute. The NamPol Regional Commander for Zambezi, […]
The University of Namibia (UNAM) raised more than N$700,000 towards its foundation during the chancellor’s annual charity gala dinner. The funds will be used to provide bursaries to underprivileged students and training support. Established over thirty years ago, the fund played a major role in assisting students with school fees and monthly fees for transportation […]
The increasing number of learners at the Usiel Ndjavera Primary School in the Otjinene constituency is putting pressure on service delivery, with over 1,000 learners enrolled this academic year. School Principal Herold Tjiueza pointed out that the limited number of classrooms and hostel accommodations are some of the key issues that need urgent attention. Tjiueza […]
The Khomas Regional Council has made progress in addressing the shortage of tables and chairs at Centaurus High School. The council recently donated 250 sets of tables and chairs to help improve the learning environment. The donation is part of the Khomas Regional Council’s efforts to push forward educational development. The principal of Centaurus High […]
A lecture that took place at the University of Namibia’s (UNAM) main campus recently explored both the positive and negative aspects of media and communication within the Namibian context. Professor Jairos Kangira is the Coordinator of the Mass Media Professorial Lecture and explained its purpose. “Our Professor Eno Akpabio gave a professorial lecture on media […]
Erongo Governor Neville Andre highlighted the vast potential of the maritime and fisheries sectors for creating jobs, driving innovation, and promoting sustainable resource management. Andre was speaking at the graduation ceremony of 138 students in the fields of marine navigation and marine engineering from the Namibian Maritime and Fisheries Institute at Walvis Bay. The governor […]
The Anti-Corruption Commission (ACC) is urging government offices, ministries, and agencies in the Erongo Region to take part in ethics and integrity training, as participation has been low in recent years. The ACC, as part of its role to educate the public, provides these trainings upon request from the various government bodies. Apart from investigating […]
Members of the Children’s Parliament are calling for stronger parliamentary support for school meal programmes. They made the call at the 149th Inter-Parliamentary Union Assembly in Geneva, Switzerland. The young MPs underscored the pressing issue of food insecurity among learners, emphasising the need for sustainable and effective interventions. Central to these discussions is the introduction […]
The persistent drought in the Zambezi Region is increasing the human-wildlife conflict. The past weekend saw wildebeests damaging farmers’ crops who are practising wetland cultivation at Malindi Village in Kabbe North Constituency. The hopes for wetland farmers to put food on the table before the next ploughing season have been dashed following the grazing of […]
Namibia’s career diplomat and social justice advocate, Bience Gawa!nas, has been appointed as the new Chancellor of the University of Warwick, based in England. The University of Warwick announced the appointment of Advocate Gawa!nas on its website on Monday, and she will start in January 2025. ”In her role, Bience will serve as the ceremonial […]
