Okahandja micro-entrepreneurs unhappy with MTC stalls

Tables turned at what was expected to be an occasion of celebration at Okahandja when micro-entrepreneurs received stalls from MTC. Beneficiaries are, however, not pleased with the donation, citing issues of safety and space. Okahandja’s microentrepreneurs were blessed with a space for them to put up their businesses and operate under a roof. Unfortunately, the […]

Education regional heads, stakeholders in Zambezi share interventions to improve results

Regional heads and stakeholders in the education sector in the Zambezi Region shared interventions that will improve national results in the region. They also identified bottlenecks that impeded the desired results. Stakeholders identified a shortage of textbooks, hostels, and classrooms, while the placement of teachers according to their specialisation is also a factor of concern. […]

Business personalities from India explore investment opportunities in Namibia

A group of business personalities from India are in Namibia to explore investment opportunities. The group of investors arrived in the country on Wednesday at the invitation of the Namibia Investment Promotion and Development Board (NIPDB). Their businesses specialise in various sectors such as water, pharmaceuticals, manufacturing, fisheries, and aquatic resources, as well as other […]

Vice President visits several projects in Northern Namibia

The Ondangwa, Ongwediva, and Oshakati town councils accompanied Vice President Nangolo Mbumba during his visit to several projects, where he was provided with progress updates and information on challenges experienced. The Vice President received a brief overview of developments at Ondangwa Town Council before he proceeded to Extension 26, where the council recently initiated the […]

Namibia commemorates World No Tobacco Day

The tobacco epidemic is recognised as one of the biggest public health threats the world has ever encountered. This statement was made by the Minister of Health and Social Services, Dr. Kalumbi Shangula, during the commemoration of World No Tobacco Day, held in Oshakati. According to the World Health Organisation, tobacco use is responsible for […]