Over 150 talented competitors from across the country have gathered to showcase their skills in a wide range of trades, including hairdressing, bricklaying, woodwork, hospitality, and many more, for the 3rd edition of the National Skills Competition. Speaking during the official opening, the Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation said the competition is […]
Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa Amadhila has emphasised the importance of Africans taking responsibility for the custodianship and management of their mineral resources. She delivered these remarks during the official opening of the Colloquium of African Geology in Windhoek. Prime Minister Amadhila’s statement aligns with Africa’s ambitions to position itself as a global economic powerhouse, as […]
Hundreds of senior people in the Donkerhoek, Katutura, have been identified by Round Table Namibia, a nonprofit organisation that focuses on community-based projects to improve the lives of communities, as beneficiaries of their programme. During the winter, the organisation has been raising funds to support elderly people and vulnerable communities that are at risk across […]
Two families in Kongola have lost everything in a fire that started while they were at church. Nora Samba, a 38-year-old woman from Tulikonge Village in the Mwanzi area, is the most affected after all three houses in her courtyard burned to ashes. Samba was told upon arriving from church that the fire had allegedly […]
The Namibian Broadcasting Cooperation (nbc) Director General has highlighted the integral role of public broadcasters in raising awareness about national development. This includes showcasing the upcoming third National Skills Competition. Stanley Similo was one of the inspectors for the readiness of the skills competition, expected to commence on Tuesday.
The Deputy Minister of Higher Education, Technology, and Innovation noted with concern the absence of some regions from the National Skills Competition. Natalia |Goagoses said this during the inspection of the participating trades in the competition. The regions that are not represented are the Kunene, Hardap, and Kavango regions, among others. The minister says provision […]
The Swapo Party regional office in Zambezi was a scene of unhappiness after some members were left upset over the changed outcome of the district elections held last month. The unhappiness surfaced after a directive to follow the political party’s 50-50 gender representation policy following last month’s elections for the positions of district information and […]
The City of Windhoek, in partnership with Khomas Regional Schools Sports, hosted the annual Under-13 Mayoral Cup games at the Khomasdal Stadium in Windhoek on Saturday. The ultimate objective of the event is to create sporting ventures that will benefit locals and introduce young people to the world of sports. Saturday’s one-day event saw a […]
The Build It Oshakati under 13 football and netball tournament took place over the weekend, showcasing impressive performances from Oikango Combined School and International Primary School, who emerged as the overall champions of the tournament. The second edition of the Build It Football and Netball tournament is an ongoing development project aimed at providing school […]
A senior citizens sport fun day was held on Saturday for the elderly of Walvis Bay with the aim to promote physical activity, social interaction, and enjoyment among elderly individuals. The event provided the elderly with an opportunity to engage in various sporting activities and have a great time with their peers. The senior citizens sports […]
