Residents of Omatjete Settlement and surrounding villages in the Daures Constituency have joined in the fray to get the Minister of Mines and Energy, Tom Alweendo, to keenly look into dealings of small-scale mines and license holders. At the community meeting with the minister, they argued that some mines are not only illegal but are […]
Under-achievement and under-participation of boys in education have become a national concern and stakeholders are actively exploring ways to support the boy child. A two-day colloquium was initiated by the University of Namibia (UNAM), to look into the topic. The colloquium aims to find solutions to improve general academic achievement among boys and establish the […]
The Daures Daman Traditional Authority Chief Sakarias Seibeb has called on the Daures Green Hydrogen Village stakeholders to ensure that the project uplifts their community. “Many times projects come to areas and set up when the project wants to land or support they say all the right things. After the project commences, we sometimes do […]
Construction of infrastructure at Daures Green Hydrogen Village is set to begin in a few weeks’ time, following a groundbreaking ceremony held on Monday. Green Hydrogen Commissioner, James Mnyupe assured Namibians that the benefits of the country’s first-ever green hydrogen village will be felt as soon as this year already. Namibia is making headlines globally […]
NAMCOR’s Board Member, Jennifer Comalie who was arrested yesterday for possession of illicit drugs was granted bail of N$7000 in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court today. The matter has been postponed to 31 July for further investigation. The media, members of the public including some prominent figures were among those gathered in the Windhoek Magistrate’s Court in anticipation […]
The Ministry of Health and Social Services wants to ensure a long-term solution to the shortage of medical supplies at government central medical stores. The ministry will also prioritize infrastructure development and the provision of general services. The ministry is allocated a budget of N$9.6 billion for the 2023/2024 financial year. Dr. Kalumbi Shangula said […]
The Ministry of Education, Arts and Culture says it will strive towards the achievement of its key mandate of ensuring conducive teaching and learning in the country’s education system. Anna Nghipodoka said this while motivating her ministry’s budgetary allocation of N$16.7 billion for 2023/24 financials in the National Assembly. In a close to 36-page speech, the Education, […]
The Police in the Zambezi Region has cautioned residents against staging house breakings to claim insurance. The NamPol Unit Commander for Community Affairs in the Zambezi Region, Inspector Kisco Sitali said house breakings top the list of offenses. Of the 29 cases reported since the 19th of March, 13 cases are house breakings. Inspector Sitali said […]
The Khomas Regional Council through its income-generating projects allocated funds to each constituency to assist smaller businesses to grow. The Khomasdal Constituency has received its share of N$ 225 000 to assist 21 businesses. Businesses that received support include hair salons, kapana, laundry, takeaways, soap making, tailoring and printing shops. The Councillor for Khomasdal Constituency […]
The Minister of Finance and Public Enterprises, Iipumbu Shiimi has requested the Nampol Inspector-General, Joseph Shikongo to conduct a threat assessment on Namcor Board chairperson, Jennifer Comalie and provide necessary security to her. Shiimi, in a letter to Lt. Gen. Shikongo, said that Comalie had informed him and Mines and Energy Minister Tom Alweendo that […]
