Black Diamond Boxing academy pleads for sponsorship

The Black Diamond Boxing Academy, which consists of twenty-six amateurs and sixteen professionals, is appealing to corporates and private individuals to come on board and sponsor the academy. The boxing stable currently trains in an open area in Windhoek’s Otjomuise 3 area. The Black Diamond Boxing Academy was founded in 2009 by Lukas Nghikembwa, who […]

NAMPA employees hold demonstration against unfair labour practises

Employees at the Namibia Press Agency’s (NAMPA) head office in Windhoek held a demonstration against unfair labour practises within the agency. The aggrieved employees are demonstrating against what they regard as unfair internal promotions, no corporate governance from management, and management negotiating in bad faith in a toxic working environment. They further say that employee […]

NamPol encourages individuals to join community police units

The Police Inspector-General, Lieutenant General Joseph Shikongo, and the Minister of Home Affairs, Immigration, Safety, and Security, Dr. Albert Kawana, have encouraged more individuals to join the community police units in their respective regions. Speaking during a community meeting in Zambezi, Lieutenant General Shikongo applauded the region’s high number of volunteers who are actively engaged […]

NANTU launches Digital Device Scheme for teachers

The Namibia National Teachers’ Union ( NANTU) launched a Digital Device Scheme for teachers in Namibia. The scheme aims to equip teachers with digital competency skills and integrate ICT into teaching and learning. At the launch, NANTU, in partnership with GIZ, handed over 200 laptops to teachers in collaboration with the Ministry of Education, Arts, […]

Miss Namibia & Miss Teen pay courtesy call to MIRCO

Miss Namibia, Jameela |Uiras, and Miss Teen 2023, Oriana Ribeiro, paid a courtesy call to the Ministry of International Relations and Cooperation (MIRCO) to familiarise themselves with their responsibilities in the recently launched Namibia International Women’s Peace Centre. The visit aims to guide Miss Namibia and Miss Teen on how to advocate for the International […]

Public and private sectors urged to empower the youth

The founder of the Finance Expo in Swakopmund has called on the public and private sectors to support platforms that empower young professionals and entrepreneurs. Adulting 102, a financial logistics platform based in Swakopmund, has organised the first-ever finance exhibition.  The event attracted financial institutions, entrepreneurs, and young professionals to network and showcase their products. […]

Namibia commemorates Africa’s Women’s Day

The 31st of July is commemorated annually as Africa’s Women’s Day. It is celebrated to honour the contributions that African women made in the liberation of Africa from colonialism and apartheid while also recognising the vital role that women continue to play in the continent’s development. In celebration of the Pan African Women’s Organisation turning […]

Namibia can gain insights from Zimbabwe in agriculture

Namibia has the potential to gain valuable insights from Zimbabwe in the field of agriculture. Namibia’s Ambassador to Zimbabwe, Nicklaas Kandjii, says Zimbabwe stands out as one of only two African countries that accomplished wheat self-sufficiency during the previous season, solidifying its position as an agricultural powerhouse. Recently, a delegation from Kavango East attended the […]