Higher Education, Training, and Innovation Minister Itah Kandjii-Murangi has said the development of professional and technical human resources, research, science, technology, and innovation infrastructure is the cornerstone of the transformation of the Namibian economy. Kandjii-Murangi made the remarks during a high-level tertiary education funding budget review dinner held in the capital on Thursday. She said […]

The Zambezi Regional Council is ready to host the 34th Independence Celebration for the first time since independence. Zambezi Governor, Alufea Sampofu, says all logistics have been put in place, and the established Regional Preparatory Committee is hard at work to ensure that come March 21st, it’s all systems go. The Zambezi Regional Council is […]

The Swapo Party Central Committee’s first meeting for 2024 started in the capital this morning. The party’s Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who addressed the meeting, says the nation and Swapo Party are poorer without the visionary leadership of the late President Hage Geingob. Geingob was the party’s president at the time of his death. Nandi-Ndaitwah […]

Women’s empowerment is pivotal to creating systematic change and breaking down barriers that women face in accessing finance. The United Nations has themed this year’s Women’s Day, ‘Invest in Women: Accelerate Progress’ placing a strong focus on addressing economic disempowerment.  Women are often described as the backbone of society, while another goes, ‘Give a woman […]

The Swapo Central Committee’s first meeting for 2024 on Saturday will be held without its elected president and chairperson, Dr. Hage Geingob. The death of Dr. Geingob on February 4 robbed the Swapo Party of its president.  After three weeks of mourning, Dr. Geingob was buried at the Heroes Acre on February 25. It will […]

Learners of Kalenga Primary School in Grootfontein can now cross the roads with guidance following the launch of patrols courtesy of Trigon Mine.  The 14-1 road linking Grootfontein, Otjinene, and the Omaheke Region is one of the busiest roads in Grootfontein. Along that road is Kalenga Primary School, with 1,284 learners. Although some parents walk […]

The Ministry of Environment, Forestry, and Tourism continues to discourage the use of plastic bags until they are eliminated.  This is because of their harmful impact on the environment. In this regard, the ministry launched the 4th Sustainable Development Awards to discourage the use of plastic bags. In 2019, the Ministry of Finance and Public […]

As the world marks International Women’s Day today, the National Union of Namibian Workers (NUNW) celebrates women under the theme “Inspiring Women in Leadership Inclusivity.”  Vice President Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah, who addressed the occasion, highlighted the strides Namibia has taken in empowering women. Nandi-Ndaitwah commended Namibia for the progress made thus far to advance women. “I […]

Reading remains a powerful tool for learning, imagination, and empowerment.  These were the words of the Director of Namibia Library and Achieve Services in the Ministry of Education, Arts, and Culture, Sara Negumbo, at the celebration of World Book Day. Negumbo highlighted that libraries play a vital role in fostering the culture of reading. “Our […]

The Ministry of Gender Equality, Poverty Eradication, and Social Welfare (MGEPESW) is reviving the regional Gender Permanent Task Force committee at Gobabis.  The committee, which comprises heads of various ministries and traditional leaders, deals with gender-based violence-related issues at the regional level, and the review aims to acquaint themselves with what is expected of them. The […]