The social arm of the Spanish football giants, Real Madrid, could soon establish a school in Namibia. The Real Madrid Foundation has carried out several programmes with different schools, using sport as a tool both for education and social integration. Spain’s Ambassador to Namibia, Alberto de la Calle, briefed President Hage Geingob on these and […]
Portugal’s outgoing Ambassador to Namibia wants the two countries to consider joint value addition to fisheries and agricultural produce. Luis Gaspar da Silva says this is due to the similarity of challenges faced by Namibia and Portugal in these particular economic sectors. Da Silva, who heads into retirement, bid farewell to President Hage Geingob at […]
A two-day workshop is underway in Gobabis to review the needs and constraints of indigenous, emerging charcoal producers in Namibia. The workshop is hosted in collaboration with the Ministry of Industrialization and Trade (MIT) and will also aim to develop a common understanding of industry operations and identify market access. A business support and value […]
Authorities in the Zambezi Region are cautioning residents to refrain from harbouring individuals involved in criminal activities that hinder service delivery. This follows the discovery of items including copper wires, taps, valves, sewer motors, generators, and electrical and copper cables at a scrap yard at the Old Musika location in Katima Mulilo. According to the […]
The United Democratic Front’s (UDF) incumbent President, Apius !Auchab, is seeking re-election ahead of the upcoming Congress. This he revealed during his presidential manifesto launch held at Usakos. Hundreds of people from all walks of life painted the streets of Usakos with green, blue, and white colours, holding posters and expressing themselves through music and […]
Being a parliamentarian is more than just attending sessions or reviewing pieces of legislation. The buzzword now is ‘parliamentary diplomacy’ and it is expected of MPs to be knowledgeable about domestic and international relationships. It is for this reason that National Council MPs are being equipped with skills related to diplomacy, protocol, and etiquette at […]
A first-ever Brazilian Film Workshop in Namibia took place in Windhoek and saw the participation of more than 40 people. The two-day film workshop was conducted by Brazilian directors Tizuka Yamasaki and Emanoel Freitas. Films have the power to shape a narrative, retell history, or simply bring to life an idea that existed only in […]
Kinda Boxing Promotions treated boxing fans to an exciting weekend of fights as they hosted a development tournament featuring young boxers from various stables. The event showcased the skills and potential of these rising stars in the ring. In the super lightweight category, Sakaria Kennedy and Reinhold Matheus engaged in a thrilling encounter. Matheus started […]
Police Inspector General Joseph Shikongo has described ongoing leadership development training for senior commissioned officers as a journey towards organisational excellence, empowerment, and transformation. The Lieutenant General officially opened the second Strategic Leadership and Governance training for senior officers in Hardap. Ten senior command officers are attending the week-long, second leadership development workshop. The training […]
Otjozondjupa Governor James Uerikua says the regional council agrees to the writing off of historic water debts in certain cases. Uerikua was speaking at a meeting with the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Human Resources and Community Development, which is currently hosting a hearing on historic write-offs of water and electricity debts. Uerikua says local authorities […]
