Following the recent signing of the Access to Information Act by President Hage Geingob, government communication officers are convening a week-long meeting towards moving to full implementation, as gatekeepers of their respective ministries and institutions. The workshop was officially opened by Information and Communication Technology Minister, Peya Mushelenga. Dr Mushelenga noted that the Access to […]

Deputy Minister of Information and Communication Technology, Emma Theofelus says the country’s educational systems must adapt to the world as technology continues to evolve. She also says Namibia must transition from static to dynamic digital technology for students and scholars to communicate without boundaries.  Theofelus made these remarks at the 35th Integrated Tertiary Software Conference, […]

Crop farmers are making sure they keep themselves up-to-date with information to enhance the agricultural industry, considered key to food security. A group of commercial and communal farmers met at Farm Okounduve in the Okorukambe Constituency of the Omaheke Region, over the weekend. The seminar brought together various industry experts to share new techniques and […]

Women are encouraged to explore the digital space and aim for the same success their male counterparts have been getting over the years. This was the call by various speakers at the commemoration of International Women’s Day in the Zambezi Region. Speaking at the event, Nampol’s Head of Administration in the Zambezi Region, Deputy Commissioner […]

Political parties at the Okaku by-elections have shown maturity during their campaigns with no incident of intimidation or provocation reported. Parties contesting the by-election are Swapo, PDM, IPC and NEFF. In its campaign message, PDM put forward a proposal policy of one family one toilet, and the construction of bridges to allow residents easy access […]

The Southern Traditional Communities’ Foundation has reiterated its support for Government in the genocide negotiations. The STCF Chairperson, Dawid Gertze made the comment at a media conference held at Keetmanshoop.  Gertze appeals to the Government to expedite the genocide reparations talks with Germany in coordination with all parties involved and bring it to a conclusion.  […]

Science teachers in the Zambezi Region are attending a four-day training workshop to improve their skills. The first of its kind, the training is being facilitated by lecturers from the Namibia University of Science and Technology (NUST), sponsored by Risk Based Solutions. One of the facilitators from NUST, Professor Onjefu Sylvanus said teachers need the […]

Local airline Fly Namibia says it regrets the emotional distress suffered by Elizabeth Andgondji, whom the airline denied service due to her disability. The airline says that passengers with special needs are required to make bookings 72 hours in advance and that Andgondji’s booking was made at the 11th hour. The airline further says that […]

Prime Minister, Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila, has encouraged learners not to look down on vocational training education, saying the unemployment rate among people who graduate from vocational centres is low. Kuugongelwa-Amadhila was speaking at the opening of Ritja Career fair at Omaruru. Themed “Education in Science and Technology Advance Real World and the Promotion of Vocational Training […]

Prime Minister Saara Kuugongelwa-Amadhila says Namibia should ensure optimal value for its natural resources such as diamonds to increase revenue, create jobs and reduce poverty. The Premier said this during her first visit to Namib Desert Diamonds. The Premiere says as Namibia continues to ensure price discovery for its diamonds, the high returns from the […]