Namibia needs to produce skills that meet the demands of the job market. The Minister of Higher Education, Technology and Innovation, Dr. Itah Kandjii-Murangi said this when she motivated the ministry’s budget allocation of N$3.8 billion for 2023-2024 in the National Assembly. Dr. Kandjii-Murangi, re-emphasized innovation, artificial intelligence as well as technical and vocational education and training as […]
The Minister Information and Communication Technology (MICT), Dr. Peya Mushelenga, has tabled an amount of more than N$650 million for consideration in the National Assembly on Tuesday. In his motivation, Dr. Mushelenga emphasized the need to coordinate and formulate strategies that will propel Namibians into an informed society. The largest share of this allocation of […]
Over the past six months, FirstRand Namibia Foundation has invested N$2.8 million into the education sector. This was revealed by the Chairperson of the Foundation Clara Bohitile at the official handover in Windhoek on Tuesday. The Chairperson of the Foundation Clara Bohitile vowed that the foundation will remain committed to ensuring the provision of quality education to […]
The leader of the official opposition, McHenry Venaani, has called for the suspension of the National Petroleum Corporation of Namibia’s (NAMCOR) Managing Director, Immanuel Mulunga. Venaani says the nature of current events at the state oil company calls for an integrity inquiry and therefore wants the Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi, to […]
Mines and Energy Ministry aims to attract more investors and embrace innovation as well as improve transparency in the industry. The ministry further pledges to continue to support small miners and contribute to job creation. This was the remark of its Deputy Minister Kornelia Shilunga when tabling the ministry’s budget of N$250 million for the […]
The water levels in flood-stricken villages of the Ohangwena and Oshana regions continue to subside, giving a bit of relief to the affected residents. It’s been close to three months since the flood waters from Angola entered Oimbadalunga Village in the Ohangwena Region. The flood waters spread quickly to Oimbadalunga, Eeshoke, Ohaingu and Engela villages […]
The US Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry has dismissed claims that the recent high-level visits by US officials are aimed at countering the growing influence of China and Russia on the African continent. Of late, the African continent has seen high-level visits from the top echelons of the US government amid geo-political tensions between the […]
President Hage Geingob says he was impressed by the US First Lady Jill Biden for highlighting Namibia’s commitment to democracy and with respect to the country’s position on certain issues. Dr. Geingob conveyed his appreciation during a courtesy visit by US Ambassador to Namibia, Randy Berry at the State House. US First Lady Dr. Jill […]
The key to Namibians creating their own jobs and filling the employment gap themselves may lie in digital transformation. This was the message by Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology Emma Theofelus, who addressed a workshop on digital transformation in the country, aimed at sharing information and best practices on e-governance, Namibia’s Deputy Minister […]
The late Police Attaché to South Africa, Commissioner Christopher Nakanyala was buried at Uuyoka-Omulondo in the Oshikoto Region. The 59-year-old Nakanyala died in Pretoria last week. Nakanyala left Namibia into exile in 1976, the same year the joined the People Liberation Army of Namibia (PLAN). In 1977 received his first military training at Tobias […]
