SHIVOLO AND SHALIAXWE WIN THE 2023 NAVACHAB HALF MARATHON

Under the beautiful clear skies and with perfect road running conditions, the 9th edition of this highly anticipated annual competition mesmerized both participants and spectators. The half marathon showcased some incredible talent, with Hamutwa Shikongo from Kavango East initially taking the lead and capturing everyone’s attention for the first 14 kilometers. However, as his energy dwindled, […]

Namibia creates entry points for employment creation

Namibia has identified a number of entry points through which strategic national objectives related to job creation, economic development, and social protection can be attained. The entry points include greater coordination of employment creation under the auspices of the “whole of government’’ approach, commitment to facilitate the expansion of social protection coverage, and commitment to […]

Oshipe celebrates and preserves Oshiwambo culture

In a vibrant display of cultural heritage, students studying Oshiwambo at the University of Namibia held their annual “Oshipe” festival to celebrate the bountiful first harvest of the year. The time-honoured tradition holds great significance in Oshiwambo culture, with its roots deeply embedded in the customs and rituals of the Aawambo, the largest ethnic group […]

AvaGro crowned Crop Value Chain Actor of the year

AvaGro scooped the Master Crop Value Chain award as the Actor of the Year during the Namibian Agronomic Board’s National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards Ceremony, held at Mashare in the Kavango East Region. The National Agronomy and Horticulture Awards honoured and recognised the contributions made by various crop value chain actors towards the growth of […]