Drug abuse is at an all-time high in Namibia and is the most frequent social problem among teenagers. It is against this background that the Omaheke police are now targeting the youth especially learners to educate them about the dangers of drug abuse.
Namibia will soon have Bio-safety regulations to control imported or locally produced products that may contain Genetically Modified Genes. Genetically Modified Organism, GMO or products, are those whose genes have been changed to show a particular trait.
The Government will soon release funds to assist Namibians who are affected by the drought following the Drought State of Emergency declared by President Hage Geingob last month. The announcement was made by the Speaker of the National Assembly, Peter Katjavivi.
Parents and guardians have been urged to start applying for placement for their children starting grade one and those going to grade seven next year to avoid disappointment. With only five months left to the start of the 2017 academic year, parents and guardians are reminded to start preparing for their children’s placement.
The deaths of 18 people dominated crimes committed countrywide over this weekend. Seven persons were murdered, another seven committed suicide while four died as a result of culpable homicide across the country. Three people were killed around Windhoek, two at Keetmanshoop in the //Karas region and one each at Katima Mulilo in the Zambezi region […]
Urban and Rural Development Deputy Minister, Sylvia Makgone says fully serviced residential and business urban land is essential for investment, industrial and economic development and wealth-creation.
The City of Windhoek has approved a 3.7 billion dollar budget for the 2016/2017 financial year. Basic services such as water and electricity will be adjusted as from next month.
The Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology has called on Namibians to embrace the Nationhood and National Pride Campaign. Stanley Simataa says the campaign will help shun tribalism and promote patriotism and unity among the country’s residents.
The State of Emergency declared by President Hage Geingob last month, allows the assistance to those affected by the drought. The Prime Minister’s Office announced, through the National Assembly Speaker, Peter Katjavivi, on the State of Emergency, as declared by the Head of State. The letter declaring the State of Emergency was issued on the […]
Permanent Secretaries and Accounting Officers have been urged to identify problems that are hampering the implementation of government programmes. The call was made by the Minister of Presidentail Affairs, Frans Kapofi at the opening of a two day retreat for Permanent Secretaries at Gobabis in the Omaheke region.
