Japan’s Ambassador to Namibia, Hisao Nishimaki, has expressed his satisfaction with several projects funded by the Japanese government in the Ohangwena Region. Ambassador Nishimaki toured three projects in the region to assess their progress and familiarise himself with their impact. The delegation’s first stop was at the small-scale Onhanadi Poultry Farm, situated in the Endola […]
More than 130 hippos at Munambeza Pond near Lake Lyambezi in the Zambezi Region are stranded in the muddy water owing to the persistent drought. Munambeza is the third of the ponds where hippos are stranded along the Chobe River bordering with Botswana. Lungala and Sinde are other ponds where hippos are stranded. However, the […]
To encourage a lifetime love for reading in learners, the Education, Arts, and Culture Ministry launched the Readathon Week at Otjiwarongo. Readathon is a weeklong festival of reading, held annually in schools across Namibia. Reading is a lifelong skill that improves memory, builds a robust vocabulary, and enhances the foundation of knowledge. Throughout the week, […]
Mental health and social support during disease outbreaks can be challenging, as governments are often unprepared to address such crises. Windhoek is hosting representatives from 10 of the 16 SADC countries to train mental health and emergency professionals following the Mpox outbreak on the continent. The workshop is being led by the Africa Centers for […]
The 12th edition of the National Fish Consumption Day was celebrated at Mariental in the Hardap Region, highlighting the importance of fish in health and supporting the country’s economy. Organised by the Namibia Fish Consumption Promotion Trust (NFCPT), this year’s Fish Consumption Day was held under the theme ‘Nourishing Communities, Sustaining Futures’. In his speech […]
The Namibian Exile Kids Association (NEKA) has acknowledged and honoured teachers and caretakers who took care of children under difficult times during the liberation struggle. Speaking at NEKA’s reunion in the capital, its president Kadiva Hamutumwa stated that education and training played a crucial role during the liberation struggle to serve the country post-independence for […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services (MoHSS) bid farewell to the 15th Chinese medical team and welcomed the 16th medical team. The Chinese medical team supports Namibia’s healthcare system. During their tenure, the 15th team assisted about nineteen thousand people, visited communities, and promoted traditional Chinese medicine in schools. The team has been instrumental […]
Officials from various countries convened for a side event focused on empowering youth in Sexual and Reproductive Health Rights and Inclusive Leadership, ahead of the upcoming Summit for the Future, co-hosted by Namibia and Germany,. The panel discussion, themed “Empowering Youth for a Sustainable Future: Ensuring SRHR and Inclusive Governance,” aligns with one of the […]
Agriculture is more than just a means of production—it’s a pathway to prosperity for around 70% of Namibia’s population. Speaking at the 25th Bank of Namibia Annual Symposium, Minister of Agriculture, Water, and Land Reform Carl Schlettwein emphasised the importance of Namibia tapping into global value chains to fully unlock the potential of its agriculture […]
The National Institute of Technology (NIT) has established itself as a leader in action-based learning, offering courses that equip students with practical, hands-on experience, preparing them to seamlessly enter the job market. The institute offers 70% practical application and 30% theory. By aligning the curriculum with industry needs, NIT strengthens students’ employability and enhances their […]
