The founders of 4×4 Electrics from the Netherlands recently visited the Young Africans Centre in Otjiwarongo to introduce their innovative concept for environmentally friendly transportation: a solar-powered vehicle. Making its debut in Namibia, the solar vehicle represents a pioneering addition to the transportation landscape. This electric-powered vehicle harnesses the power of self-contained solar cells, allowing […]
The Chamber of Mines says the mining industry allocated approximately N$184 million for corporate social investment in 2022. Additionally, the industry contributed N$4.5 billion in revenue to the government through taxes. However, Members of Parliament have expressed concerns, stating that these amounts are considered a drop in the ocean. They argue that the positive impact […]
Dr. Subrahmanyam Jaishankar, the External Affairs Minister of the Republic of India, has arrived at the Hosea Kutako International Airport for an official visit to Namibia. The visit is scheduled to last for three days. The purpose of the visit is to strengthen the bilateral relationship between India and Namibia. During the visit, Dr. Jaishankar […]
The Revolutionary Union (RU) has made allegations against Rent-a-Drum management, claiming that workers were being retrenched in retaliation for joining the union in Swakopmund. However, Johan Louw, the Regional Manager of Rent-a-Drum, has denied these allegations. According to him, the retrenchments are a result of a decrease in revenue and are not related to union […]
Twenty young people participated in a one-day workshop at Keetmanshoop in the ||Kharas Region with a focus on mainstream politics and youth involvement in the democratic process. The workshop is facilitated by Queen Pieter, a youth activist who says that the participation of young people in mainstream politics strengthens democracy and the rule of law. […]
A N$40 million budget has been allocated for the procurement of textbooks, and these funds will be transferred to the regions next month. The Minister of Education, Arts, and Culture, Anna Nghipondoka, acknowledged the challenges associated with textbook development and expressed the ministry’s recognition of these difficulties. Minister Nghipondoka revealed that the procurement process for […]
Members of the Parliamentary Standing Committee on Natural Resources have proposed the enactment of legislation that would grant Epangelo Mining Company the authority to hold a stake in all mining agreements in Namibia, similar to the role played by NAMCOR in representing the state in petroleum agreements. Established in 2008, Epangelo Mining is a state-owned […]
Society places expectations on boys to be invulnerable, demonstrate strength, be self-sufficient, and, when faced with adversity, control their emotions and solve their problems alone. Varying from these norms, for example, by seeking help, can be regarded as a form of weakness or “failing to be a ‘real man.” A Global Boys Summit scheduled to […]
Mourners gathered at Otjiwarongo to pay their respects to the late Manfred |Uxamb, who was widely regarded as a leader who deeply understood the needs of the people. The Evangelical Lutheran Church in Otjiwarongo was filled with family, friends, and former colleagues who gathered to bid farewell to the late |Uxamb. He holds the distinction […]
Deputy Prime Minister Netumbo Nandi-Ndaitwah has urged state-owned enterprises (SOEs) to develop impactful programmes aimed at addressing social and economic challenges. Nandi-Ndaitwah made these remarks during her address at the gala dinner of the Public Enterprises CEO’s Forum held in Grootfontein. In her address, Nandi-Ndaitwah expressed her appreciation for the theme of effective corporate governance […]
