The President of the Trade Union Congress of Namibia, Mahongora Kavihuha, believes the high cost of electricity in the country is a result of NamPower not living up to its mandate of producing electricity locally. Kavihuha made this remark at a media conference. The NamPower 2022 report indicates that Namibia imports 71% of its electricity […]
Health authorities are investigating the cause of flu-like symptoms among learners at Mweshipandeka Secondary School in the Oshana Region. Johanna Haimene, the Health Director in the region, told Nampa on Sunday that all the affected learners had infections of the upper respiratory tract. However, all 69 affected learners tested showed negative results for COVID-19. She […]
The second edition of the Brandberg Backyard Ultra Marathon took place at Uis over the weekend. This exciting event saw a group of highly skilled Namibian long-distance runners gather at the starting corral on Saturday morning. On 23 July 2022, Namibia made history when the first Brandberg Backyard Ultra marathon took place in Uis. […]
Athletes who have won medals for the country in 2022 and 2023 will soon receive their money as part of the Reward Policy. This information was confirmed to NBC Sport by Freddy Mwiya, the Chief Administrator of the Namibia Sport Commission. The country’s Reward Policy for individuals engaged in sports was approved by Cabinet in […]
In an impressive display of skill and determination, Namibian football Champions African Stars secured their second victory on their tour in Botswana. They prevailed over Gaborone United with a resounding 3-0 scoreline on Sunday. African Stars, who departed from the NFA Technical Centre during the past week, are currently in Botswana for a series of […]
The Governor of Kavango East Region, Bonifatius Wakudumo, has called on absent fathers to make it a point to be involved in their children’s lives. He emphasised that fathers who do not offer support to their children often burden already struggling mothers with that responsibility. The Kavango East Governor also stressed that it is about […]
The Creative Facilitator at EduVentures says they have made great strides in taking environmental education deep into remote rural area schools. Fernando Filipe said this at the launch of the Ombombo Mobile Classroom, a first of its kind in Namibia with its six-tonne truck, which is rolled into a classroom. “Right now we are sitting […]
The Namibia National Teachers Union (NANTU) has inaugurated its regional office, valued at N$6.2 million, at Nkurenkuru in the Kavango West Region. The office was funded through the N$100 monthly contribution of NANTU members in the region. “As a new addition to our fixed assets as a union of professionals, we have been demonstrating prudential […]
The Minister of Sport, Youth, and National Service, Agnes Tjongarero, has urged the new recruits of the National Youth Service at Henties Bay to embrace the training and gain skills to become self-dependent and thus contribute to the socio-economic development of the country. More than 5,500 applications were received for this year’s intake from all […]
Former Vice-Chancellor of the Namibian University of Science and Technology (NUST), Dr. Tjama Tjivikua, was honoured with an honorary award at the Empowered and Release Career Expo 2023 and Gala Dinner Award at Jan Mohr Secondary School. Expo 2023 recognised Dr. Tjama Tjivikua for his significant contributions to the academic fraternity. The award acknowledges his […]
