Work Integrated Learning gains momentum

Work-integrated learning programmes, or internships, are more than just a phase in a student’s academic journey; they are a transformative experience that provides students with real-world exposure and opportunities to apply classroom knowledge in a practical setting.  These were the sentiments shared at the signing of the Memorandum of Agreement between the University of Namibia, […]

LPM calls on government to invest in Kavango East

The leader of the Landless People’s Movement, Bernadus Swartbooi, says Rundu is in a deplorable state.  During a media conference, the party leadership raised a number of concerns, mainly related to the town’s infrastructure and land. “Rundu is the second largest human settlement in Namibia. Given the population numbers and the growing population rates, there […]

!Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor welcomes budget allocation towards bulk services

The !Nami#Nus Constituency Councillor Susan Ndjaleka has commended the government for allocating N$141 million in the 2024/25 national budget for bulk services and infrastructure development to Luderitz and Aus.  Ndjaleka remarked on this at the recent launch of the annual Luderitz Crayfish Festival.  !Nami#nus Councillor says the budget allocation is driven by the anticipation of the […]

Namfisa CEO highlights regulatory challenges

The Chief Executive Officer of the Namibia Financial Institutions Supervisory Authority (Namfisa), Kenneth Matomola, has raised concerns regarding the current regulatory framework, saying it hampers Namfisa’s ability to fulfil its mandate. During a briefing at the Government Information Centre (GIC) on Tuesday, Matomola said Namfisa is tasked with overseeing non-bank financial institutions, but outdated laws […]

Namibia revamps resettlement policy to address land redistribution challenges

Resettlement involves more than just land distribution; it also involves securing tenure rights, planning land use, and addressing infrastructure and farm rehabilitation. The Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform, Carl Schlettwein, expressed these sentiments in his ministerial statement on the Revised National Resettlement Policy of 2023–2033. The Revised Resettlement Policy reflects the government’s dedicated […]

Parliamentary Committee raises concerns over the misuse of funds for capital projects

The Chairperson of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Constitutional and Legal Affairs, Cletius Karondo, says that funds allocated to some capital projects are not used for the intended projects. Karondo made the remarks at Katima Mulilo, where the Committee assessed the existing planned capital projects and those under construction. Karondo says that after getting clear […]